During pregnancy, you need to be extra careful with every activity you do. Your immune system is weak, your body is going through a lot of changes, and one mistake can cause a lot of complications in your pregnancy. That’s why you need to be educated about what are some activities, which you must not do while pregnant. That’s why we came up with this list of unsafe activities for pregnant women. Check them out below:
#1 Taking very hot showers
Steamy hot showers, soaking in a hot tub, and saunas are a big no-no during pregnancy. Make sure your body temperature does not rise above 102°F.
#2 Over the counter medicine
Do not take any medicine without consulting your OB first. There are many medicines that can harm the baby in your womb.
#3 Sitting down for too long
Sitting down for too long is not good for your health, specifically in pregnancy. Make sure you get up at frequent intervals and take a little walk.
4. Using cosmetics
Try to avoid using any cosmetics during pregnancy. If you really need to, buy some pregnancy-safe products.
#5 Wearing high heels
This one is quite obvious. High heels during pregnancy are a really bad idea, avoid wearing them at any cost.
#6 Activities with a fall risk
Skiing, ice-skating, rock climbing, or any other activity which can result in you falling down should be avoided during pregnancy.
#7 Cleaning your cat’s litter
Although it’s totally safe to have pets around you during pregnancy, you should avoid cleaning up your cat’s litter as this can cause a serious infection.
#8 Getting a tattoo
If you are planning to get inked during pregnancy, you need to postpone your plan. Getting a tattoo during pregnancy is not recommended.
#9 Deep stretching
Exercise is important during pregnancy but make sure to not over-stretch your body. Your ligaments are loose and you can easily get injured if you are not careful while stretching.
#10 Heavy lifting
Go easy on the workouts, do not lift heavy weights during pregnancy as it can cause a muscle injury to you and also impact the health of your unborn baby. You should also avoid lifting anything heavy while doing house chores.
#11 Some types of exercise
There are some exercises that are not safe for pregnant women. Avoid any exercise that involves: Bouncing, leaping, jumping, sudden changes in direction, or jerky movements.
#12 Painting a wall
If your fence needs some paintwork, let your husband do it. Paints contain chemicals that can be harmful to pregnant women.
#13 Dieting
Pregnancy is not the time for dieting. You need a well-balanced diet which includes all the nutritions.
#14 Undercooked or raw food
Always make sure that the meat you are eating is hot and well cooked.
#15 Drinking too much coffee
You can also drink decaffeinated coffee if you can’t live without it.
#16 Drinking alcohol
You might already know this, but alcohol is strictly prohibited for pregnant women.
#17 Smoking
Pregnant or not pregnant, smoking is bad for your health, so quite obvious that its harmful effects will multiply during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a blessing, but you need to sacrifice a lot and give up on some of your favorite activities during this period. We understand it’s not easy for you to do this, but remember, you are doing it for your baby. And her well-being is most important for you, isn’t it?