There is a mother of two in the group who gave birth prematurely some time ago.
She told us that when she was 34 weeks pregnant, she felt very healthy and had no discomfort. In addition, her first child was delivered naturally, so she always felt that there would be no problem in having a full-term vaginal delivery.
But when she was 35 weeks pregnant, she had some constipation and it took a long time to go to the toilet. As a result, she found that her water had broken as soon as she stood up after squatting. The amniotic fluid flowed down uncontrollably, which scared her and screamed in panic. The family sent him to the hospital.
After going to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor asked her to prepare for a caesarean section. At this time, she was still in a daze and asked the doctor that she had always been feeling well, but why did her water break after going to the toilet?
The doctor explained to her: "Your placenta is already low and your constipation is severe. In addition, you are almost full term, so you are not suitable for squatting at all. The fetus will be squeezed if you squat for a long time." If he feels uncomfortable, he will exert force, and the amniotic fluid will break.”
In fact, we often see news about pregnant women giving birth in the toilet. Some pregnant mothers find it incredible, but it is indeed true.
In the third trimester of pregnancy, the belly is getting bigger and bigger. If the placenta is low and squatting, it can easily lead to premature rupture of amniotic fluid and premature birth of the fetus.
1) Avoid squatting movements
Pregnant mothers with a low placenta can do moderate activities, but they must not be too strenuous, such as running, jumping, brisk walking, etc.
In addition, be careful when bending down or doing some yoga movements, especially squatting. This posture will squeeze the stomach and make the uterine opening larger.
Because the placenta is inherently low, it can easily separate from the uterus, causing bleeding or premature birth. Especially squatting is not suitable for you at all, so be cautious.
2) Don’t take too long to go to the toilet
As usual, some pregnant mothers like to watch videos, play games or read books while going to the toilet, and a lot of time passes before they know it. In the long run, this will cause great harm to yourself and your fetus.
Maintaining this position for a long time will squeeze the fetus, causing amniotic fluid rupture, premature birth, and the legs will become numb, making it easy to fall.
This is true even when sitting on the toilet. Sitting for a long time will also lead to poor blood circulation in the waist, which will not only cause back pain but also harm the health of the fetus.
3) Pay attention to the situation during pregnancy
If there are abnormalities in the third trimester of pregnancy, such as heavy bleeding or repeated bleeding, you must go to the hospital for medical treatment in time and never be careless.
In this case, the doctor needs to observe closely. Generally, if the risk is high, the doctor will recommend an early caesarean section. In short, follow the arrangements.
4) Be prepared for a caesarean section
Pregnant mothers with a low placenta are different from those with a normal fetal position. Because the placenta is close to the uterine opening, if it does not change in the third trimester, it will not change during delivery. It will block the uterine opening and prevent the fetus from descending, so a caesarean section is the only option.
Therefore, you must be mentally prepared in advance and not be in a hurry when the time comes.
Of course, not only pregnant mothers with a low placenta, but also pregnant mothers with normal conditions, there are many things that need to be paid attention to when going to the toilet in the third trimester.
Some pregnant mothers are accustomed to squatting, and some are accustomed to sitting on the toilet. Although comfort is important, it is safer to use the toilet in the third trimester.
After all, when using the toilet, a pregnant woman’s waist can be straightened without squeezing the fetus in the abdomen, and the legs do not need to be strained and will not become numb.
Squatting is just the opposite. The pregnant woman’s waist bend will squeeze the fetus, which will cause the fetus to be hypoxic for a long time. Also, when squatting, your legs are bent and you need to exert force to support your body. This will cause numbness over time, which may lead to the risk of premature birth or massive bleeding.
However, although sitting on the toilet is safer, do not sit for a long time as it will cause poor blood circulation.
In addition, pregnant women have weak body resistance, so they must pay attention to toilet hygiene and clean and disinfect the toilet frequently, otherwise it may easily lead to gynecological inflammation and other problems.
What's more, medication during pregnancy will affect the health of the fetus. Once inflammation is caused, you can only endure extreme pain, so you must pay more attention to it every day.
Of course, due to limited conditions, some pregnant mothers do not have toilets at home, or go out to shopping malls and public places where there are no toilets. What should they do?
In fact, it is not impossible to squat at all, but you should pay attention to the following matters:
① Half-squat
Although this position is very uncomfortable, it will not squeeze the fetus, and the pregnant mother’s legs will not be squeezed. The feet should be spread apart in a splayed shape to make enough room for the stomach and make it more comfortable.
② Take appropriate rest
In the third trimester of pregnancy, you will feel tired easily when squatting due to a big belly. After a long time, you might as well get up and rest to relax your legs before continuing to squat.
If the time is not too long, you can change your posture slightly to relieve fatigue.
③Use tools
If there is no toilet at home, pregnant mothers can buy a flexible toilet chair, which can be adjusted to a height that suits them, which is very convenient.
Finally, in order to avoid constipation and taking too long to go to the toilet, pregnant mothers should adjust their diet reasonably, eat less greasy, spicy and indigestible food, and eat more light food and whole grains to promote gastrointestinal absorption.
In addition, you should also pay attention to replenishing water and exercising moderately. A multi-pronged approach can lead to a more relaxed third trimester of pregnancy.