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9 AUTUMN MEASURES DURING PREGNANCY
Sudden temperature changes in the autumn season, when the weather turns on and off, can be especially challenging for expectant mothers. And when the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been going on for about two years, is added to it, having to spend time indoors can invite serious dangers. Emphasizing that germs that cause both Covid-19 and other upper respiratory tract diseases are encountered more often due to the cold weather and indoor spaces in the fall, Turkey Medicals member and JCI hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists Doctor, gave information about the precautions that pregnant women should take in order to have a healthy and comfortable autumn.
Especially pregnant women should be even more careful because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected our country as well as the whole world for the past two years. Studies show that pregnant women have this disease more severely than their other friends, they need intensive care and oxygen needs more, and they are more likely to give birth prematurely.
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MASK, DISTANCE, HYGIENE
Pregnant women are not more likely to get Covid-19 than non-pregnant women, but Covid-19 is more severe during pregnancy. Studies have shown that pregnant women need more intensive care and more oxygen support if they contract Covid-19.
It has even shown that women who have had Covid-19 give birth prematurely at a higher rate. Therefore, pregnant women need to take more care to avoid contracting Covid-19. They should not go outside without wearing a mask, pay attention to hygiene, talk at a distance even with the closest ones, stay away from crowded and closed environments.
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BALANCED NUTRITION
It is very important for expectant mothers to eat a balanced and rich in vitamins and minerals not only in the fall, but also during all periods of pregnancy. In the autumn period, this nutrition becomes even more important. It should be fed in the form of 6-7 meals, which will be the main and meals throughout pregnancy.
The distribution of vegetables, cereals, meat, fish and carbohydrates in the weekly meals of expectant mothers should be balanced, nuts, fruits and yogurt rich in vitamins and minerals should definitely be consumed during the meals. The fact that there are plenty of vegetables and fruits in the autumn period is an important advantage for pregnant women. Expectant mothers, whose nutrition is not enough, should take the necessary vitamin and mineral supplements as recommended by their doctor.
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FLUID INTAKE
Although fluid intake is important for everyone, it is more important for pregnant women. The risk of premature birth, urinary tract infection, constipation, and headaches increases when not enough fluid is taken during pregnancy. Although these risks disappear if sufficient fluid is taken, expectant mothers feel more vigorous and fit.
During pregnancy, an average of 2.5-3 liters of fluid should be taken daily. This fluid intake should be mostly water, but it can also be supplemented with light tea, mineral water, buttermilk.
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CHOOSING CLOTHES
Because the immune system of pregnant women is a little weaker than that of normal people, they are more affected by sudden changes in air temperature observed in autumn. In order not to be affected by sudden temperature changes, clothing choices should be made accordingly. It is very important that expectant mothers have appropriate clothes with them, especially when they spend time outdoors.
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THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Studies have shown that there is no increased risk of pregnancy-related conditions such as premature birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, or developmental delay in pregnant women who have been vaccinated. Again, in these studies, no problems have been observed with follow-up so far in the babies of pregnant women who have given birth.
Along with the results of these studies, important associations in the world and in our country also recommend pregnant women to be vaccinated. After the first trimester (the first 14 weeks), all pregnant women can have their vaccine to protect against Covid-19.
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ENOUGH SLEEP
It is very important to get enough sleep to keep the immune system strong, to be fit during the day and to reduce the amount of stress. Pregnant women should get enough sleep to protect themselves from diseases, especially in the fall, which is the transition of the season.
Although quality of sleep decreases due to frequent urination, muscle aches and reflux, especially in the last period of pregnancy, it is important for all expectant mothers to sleep at least 7 to 9 hours a day by finding suitable sleep positions. November is important to sleep at least 7-9 hours a day.
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CLOSED ENVIRONMENTS
With the autumn season, the incidence of many epidemic diseases is increasing. As a result of restrictions and widespread use of masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the incidence of frequent infections in the fall, such as the flu, has decreased over the past year.
However, due to the opening of schools and the lifting of restrictions this year, we predict that upper respiratory tract infections such as flu will be more common. For this reason, it is very important for pregnant women to stay away from indoor environments in order to protect them from such infections.
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THE FLU VACCINE
Because of the weak immune system of pregnant women, flu infection is more severe in expectant mothers. For this reason, it is important not to get a flu infection during pregnancy. For this, it is necessary to have a balanced diet, adequate sleep and fluid intake, and stay away from indoor environments. In order to prevent this infection, we recommend that you get a flu shot once, no matter what week of pregnancy you are. May 2021, the World Health Organization recommends that all pregnant women receive a single dose of the flu vaccine between October and May.
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EXERCISE
Exercising regularly strengthens the immune system and keeps the person fit. We recommend that all pregnant women exercise for about 1 hour every day if there are no obstacles to playing sports physically or due to pregnancy. These exercises can be exercises that are performed with the body’s own weight, such as walking, swimming, or Pilates. In particular, brisk walking for about an hour every day is very important for the body to stay fit.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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