When is the best month to get pregnant?

　　Humans are different from animals. Animals often use the two best seasons of spring and autumn to reproduce their offspring. Human beings have no obvious "seasonality" in this regard. Sexual activity is possible 365 days a year, except under special circumstances, and pregnancy is possible.

　　From a medical point of view, there are three key periods in embryonic development: one is the brain formation period, which is the third month of conception.； The second is the brain cell division period, after the 6th month of conception ； The third is the coordination period of cell development, the 7th to 9th month of conception. If you choose to conceive between August and September, the third and sixth months of pregnancy and the delivery period will be in late autumn and mid-spring when the climate is suitable and nutrition is easy to prepare. fetus of nerve The system can be well developed.

　　According to data, July to December is the peak season for childbirth, and April to June is the off-season, which is closely related to people's choice of wedding date. Affected by traditional concepts, many people arrange to get married on New Year's Day, Spring Festival, and National Day, and then get pregnant immediately after the marriage. At this time, it is the time when the warm weather turns to cold or the late autumn and early winter, when the temperature changes greatly, it is a viral disease. disease During pregnancy, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, viral infection can easily lead to fetal malformations. For example, if a mother suffers from rubella in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, the virus can enter the fetus through the placenta and multiply, causing damage to the eyes, ears, brain, heart and nervous system (medically known as congenital rubella syndrome). ； Popularity cold Viruses can cause fetal anencephaly, hydrocephalus and other central nervous system malformations and lesions, as well as cleft lip, palate and congenital heart disease.； If a pregnant woman is accompanied by fever , easy premature birth or miscarriage.

　　Medical experts believe that the best season for pregnancy is around August, which lasts for nearly two months from late July to early September, which makes sense. Let’s look specifically at what are the benefits of being pregnant during this season?

　　When pregnancy reactions occur on the 40th to 60th day of pregnancy, it happens to be in September or October. Most pregnant women have poor appetite and are picky eaters. However, there are many varieties of vegetables and fruits at this time, which can regulate and increase appetite and ensure the nutritional needs of the fetus. Two or three months later, it is late autumn, the climate is cool, and the appetite of pregnant women gradually increases, which is very beneficial to the growth and development of the fetus. At this time, there is sufficient sunshine. Pregnant women often bask in the sun, which can produce a large amount of vitamin D in the body, promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and help the growth of the fetal bones. And between August and September, summer is turning to autumn, so pregnant women’s sleep at night is less affected by the heat. Pregnant women have sufficient rest, nutrition and intake of various vitamins, which are beneficial to the development of the fetal brain and the intellectual development after birth. By the time the snowy winter and early spring come with the onset of viruses such as influenza, rubella, and meningococcal meningitis, the fetus's gestational age has exceeded 3 months, and it has safely passed through the teratogenic sensitive period. Moreover, the corresponding expected date of delivery is around May of the following year. The time of delivery is late spring and early summer, the temperature is suitable, the mother is breastfeeding, baby It is not easy to catch cold when bathing. The supply of vegetables, fish, eggs and other non-staple food is also very abundant. The mother has a good appetite and the milk is rich in nutrients. It should be the best season for "confinement". While ensuring the quality of breast milk, newborn babies travel lightly with very few clothes, which facilitates free movement of limbs and is beneficial to the development of the brain and whole body. After the child is one month old, it is already summer, the green trees are shaded, the air is fresh, and the sunshine is sufficient, making it convenient for outdoor sunbathing and air bathing. The child is about six months old and it happens to be in the golden tenth month of autumn. When it is time to increase complementary foods, he has successfully avoided the epidemic season of intestinal diseases such as enteritis in children in summer. When the child learns to walk and starts to be weaned, it is the turn of spring and summer. The climate is mild and fresh food is abundant, which provides favorable conditions for the child's growth and development. Moreover, at the turn of spring and summer, the intestines and stomach are easy to adapt, and weaning is easy to succeed.

　　Be careful to avoid getting pregnant in May and June, because the weather in July is hot and humid, and the appetite is not strong. Coupled with pregnancy reactions, nutritional intake is insufficient, which can easily affect the development of the fetus. At the same time, you should also avoid pregnancy in October and midsummer delivery in July. Maternal puerperal sweat is a lot. If you give birth in the hot summer, the climate is hot and humid, you will easily suffer from heat stroke. In mild cases, you will feel dizzy, chest tightness, and elevated body temperature. ； Severe cases may include high fever, coma, or even death. At this time, too skin Infect, diarrhea It is a season where diseases such as ovary and other diseases are common, so it is best to avoid giving birth in midsummer.

　　Of course, this is for most of the central and northern parts of our country. Climatic conditions vary greatly across our country and should be considered based on local conditions and should not be applied mechanically. For example, in some areas in the south where the temperature difference is not strong, you can choose a suitable season to get pregnant based on the local epidemic situation and nutritional supply conditions. For example, in the north, choose August or September, and in the south, choose around June.

　　It is not suitable to conceive in winter, because there is a shortage of fresh vegetables and fruits in the north, resulting in relatively low intake of trace elements and vitamins, which can easily affect the growth and development of the fetus. Moreover, the climate in the north is very cold in winter, so there are more chances of virus infection when going out. As we all know, the first 8 weeks of pregnancy is the embryonic period. If a pregnant woman is infected by the virus during this period, it will directly affect the fetus, causing mental retardation or malformation of the fetus.

　　In addition, there are relatively few opportunities to go outside in winter, the doors and windows are closed, and the indoor air is stale. If a stove is lit indoors for heating, the carbon dioxide content in the air will be high, which will increase the teratogenic rate of the fetuses of first-time pregnant women, thus increasing the number of birth defects. Therefore, married couples should avoid conceiving in the cold winter.

　　January falls on the 39th or 49th day of the month, which is the time of winter, and it is not suitable for childbirth at this time. If a mother does not have good conditions to keep warm and cold when breastfeeding, bathing or dressing her baby, she will easily catch a cold. Newborns are also less adaptable to cold, and upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia and other diseases may also follow. Therefore, it is not advisable to get pregnant in April.