Do you have dull stomach pain during pregnancy preparation?

Nowadays, people's health awareness is gradually improving. Most people pay attention to eugenics and pay attention to preparation when planning to get pregnant. Some women have dull pain in their stomachs during the preparation period. In fact, if the menstruation is regular, if there is dull pain in the stomach during the preparation period, it may be a phenomenon of pregnancy. It is generally recommended to observe more. It may also be a symptom of an upcoming menstruation. But no matter which phenomenon it is, observe before making a decision.

Pregnancy care precautions

If a couple plans to get pregnant, they must first ensure that both of them get enough rest and sleep and have good living habits. In the three months before pregnancy, both husband and wife need to quit smoking and drinking, and pay attention to supplementing adequate folic acid and calcium, eat a balanced diet every day, and ensure nutrition.

1. Ensure rest and sleep: Ensure enough sleep every day, otherwise your immune system will be affected and hormone secretion will be disrupted, which are not conducive to pregnancy. Let yourself have a relaxed mood. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You can try practicing yoga, which can relax your mind and exercise your body at the same time.

2. Quit smoking and drinking: People have long been aware of the damage that alcohol can do to sperm, and many harmful substances in cigarettes can also kill sperm. You should stop drinking and smoking at least 3 months before conception.

3. Folic acid supplement: Folic acid plays a very important role in the healthy development of the baby. Folic acid deficiency may lead to incomplete development of the fetal brain or even malformation. Therefore, women should take in sufficient folic acid in the first three months of pregnancy. Foods rich in folic acid include amaranth, spinach, lettuce, asparagus, and Chinese cabbage. During early pregnancy, 0.4 mg of folic acid should be supplemented daily.

4. Calcium supplement: Calcium is the main component for the formation of bones and teeth. It is an indispensable substance in the development of the fetus and is used in large quantities. Foods high in calcium include milk, soy products, eggs, seafood, bone broth, etc. Calcium supplementation should start when you are preparing for pregnancy, and the required calcium is about 800 mg per day.

Precautions for diet in preparation for pregnancy

Paying attention to diet during pregnancy preparation will have a significant impact on the healthy growth of the baby in the future. During the pregnancy preparation period, expectant mothers and fathers should not only ensure the balance of various nutrients, but also pay attention to supplementing some nutrients. Before pregnancy, you need to supplement folic acid, calcium, iron, zinc and multiple vitamins.

1. Ensure adequate high-quality protein

Protein is an important component of cells and an important raw material for producing sperm. Reasonable supplementation of foods rich in high-quality protein is beneficial to coordinating male endocrine function and improving the quantity and quality of sperm. Foods rich in high-quality protein: deep-sea fish and shrimp, oysters, soybeans, lean meat, eggs, etc. Seafood not only has a low level of pollution, but also contains nutrients such as DHA and EHA that promote brain development and improve physical fitness, which is very beneficial for expectant fathers. But do not consume in excess. Excessive intake of protein can easily disrupt the balanced intake of nutrients in the body, resulting in insufficient intake of vitamins and other substances, and causing an acidic physique, which is very unfavorable for conception.

2. Reasonable supplementation of minerals and trace elements

Minerals and trace elements in the human body have an equally important impact on male fertility. The most common elements are zinc, selenium, etc., which are involved in the synthesis and transportation of male testosterone, and also help improve sperm activity and reproductive physiological activities such as fertilization. Zinc in the body can adjust the function of the immune system and improve sperm motility. Zinc deficiency in the human body can cause a decrease in sperm count, an increase in the number of abnormal sperm, and decreased sexual and reproductive functions, and even infertility; selenium deficiency can reduce the energy source required for sperm activity and reduce sperm motility. Foods high in zinc include: shellfish, animal offal, cereal germ, sesame, shrimp, etc.; foods high in selenium include: kelp, cuttlefish, shrimp, seaweed, etc.

If the body lacks iron, it is easy to cause anemia during pregnancy.

3. Don’t underestimate fruits and vegetables

Men often look down on fruits and vegetables, thinking that they are girls' weight-loss foods. However, they do not know that the large amount of vitamins contained in fruits and vegetables are necessary for male reproductive physiological activities. Some foods high in vitamins are very helpful in improving the survival quality of sperm. For example, vitamin A and vitamin E have the effect of delaying aging and alleviating chronic functional decline. They also have a good effect on sperm production and improving sperm activity. Lack of these vitamins can often cause spermatogenesis disorders. If men lack various vitamins in fruits and vegetables for a long time, it may hinder the normal development of gonads and sperm production, thereby reducing sperm or affecting the normal activity of sperm, and even leading to infertility.