This time we’ll talk about what we should really be anxious about during pregnancy. 1, infection If once infected during pregnancy, the symptoms of infection may be more serious or even lead to complications, such as the occurrence of premature birth. It was reported that in 2009, 5% of pregnant women infected with the influenza A (H1N1) virus eventually died and 22% were admitted to the intensive care unit. Then again, if appendicitis occurs during pregnancy, the disease is often masked by the enlarged uterus due to the change in the position of the appendix after pregnancy, so the condition is relatively insidious and detected late, often ending up in appendiceal perforation or peritonitis before it is diagnosed, which can easily cause miscarriage or premature delivery of the fetus, or even maternal and perinatal death. Even a common urinary tract infection can lead to a serious kidney infection (pyelonephritis) or even preterm delivery when you are pregnant. So if you have symptoms of infection, such as fever, inflammation or pain, you can fight it hard when you’re not pregnant, but you still need to deal with it as soon as you are. 2. Gaining too much weight Recently, according to the CDC, 41% of pregnant women gained more weight than the recommended amount. Gaining too much weight during pregnancy puts you at risk for pregnancy complications (such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, etc.), preterm labor, obstructed labor, birth defects, huge babies (more than eight pounds) and excess weight after delivery. So when you’re pregnant, try to eat twice as healthy as possible, not twice as many meals. 3. Not enough exercise According to a recent study, only 23% of pregnant women get more than 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. Lack of exercise can lead to excess weight and loss of strength and endurance when you need it most – such as during childbirth – and can also cause a variety of pregnancy complications. If you’re pregnant and haven’t started exercising yet, you can start with short walks or yoga, then gradually increase your exercise volume and exercise time. 4, chemical pollution Putting aside the annoying PM2.5, we need to be more concerned about indoor air safety. If you move into a new home, the formaldehyde in paints, coatings and furniture threatens you and your baby’s health, and the bleach, air fresheners and powerful chemicals used in your life also pose a threat to your baby. Pay attention to indoor environmental safety from the time you prepare for pregnancy, and avoid exposure to powerful chemicals after pregnancy, or use them only under well-ventilated conditions, so that your baby can grow up in a healthy environment. 5, the occurrence of gestational diabetes In China, about 1%-5% of pregnant women will suffer from gestational diabetes, and with the development of the times, this number is increasing year by year. In addition, studies have shown that mothers-to-be with gestational diabetes are also at increased risk of other complications, such as pre-eclampsia, preterm delivery, giant babies and difficult deliveries, and even increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease in their offspring. Exercise regularly, never overeat, and if you are told your blood sugar is elevated, then be sure to reduce your sugar intake and keep your blood sugar under control.