Which acupoints and 4 acupoints can be massaged during pregnancy to improve pregnancy response?

　　Can I have massage during pregnancy? Experts believe that correct massage techniques can relieve women’s discomfort during pregnancy. So which acupuncture points are good for pregnancy massage?

　　Which acupuncture points should be massaged during pregnancy?

　　Relieve morning sickness: Neiguan point

　　Acupoint: Located 2 inches directly above the center of the first horizontal crease on the inner side of the wrist, between the flexor carpi radialis tendon and the palmaris longus tendon.

　　Massage method: Use your thumbs to gently massage the pregnant woman’s skin.

　　Relieve calf cramps: Taichong point

　　Acupoint: Located 2 inches above the gap between the first toe and the second toe.

　　Massage method: The pregnant woman sits on a sofa or chair, straightens her legs, puts her heels on the thigh of the expectant father, and the expectant father gently presses this point with his thumb.

　　Relieve headaches and improve insomnia: Cuanzhu Point

　　Acupoint: Located at the beginning of the inner side of the eyebrow, that is, the junction of the brow and the eye socket.

　　Massage method: Pregnant women should gently massage with the pulp of their index fingers for 5 minutes.

　　Relieve back pain: Shenshu point

　　Acupoint: 1.5 inches from the lower edge of the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, from the navel back to 1.5 inches from the spine, and then 1 inch further down.

　　Massage method: There are many acupuncture points on both sides of the spine. The expectant father can gently tap the pregnant woman's back along both sides of the spine from top to bottom.

　　How should expectant mothers take care of themselves during pregnancy?

　　Avoid infections that increase body temperature

　　Fever is a common teratogen. The higher the body temperature and the longer it lasts, the greater the possibility of teratogenesis. In daily life, you should pay more attention to your own health, avoid going to places with poor air quality, and avoid contact with patients with respiratory tract infections. Once you have a fever, see a doctor as soon as possible and get cooling treatment immediately.

　　Stay away from passive smoking environment

　　Pregnant mothers who smoke must quit during pregnancy. Although some pregnant mothers do not smoke, they must stay away from "second-hand smoke". The degree of pollution caused by it is no worse than that of smoking. Medical research shows that women's regular smoking or passive smoking, especially during pregnancy, can lead to malformations of the baby's maxillofacial or oral cavity, which can lead to many dental problems and periodontal disease, making it difficult for babies to have a set of healthy and strong teeth from the beginning of life and to maintain physical and mental health.

　　Correct treatment of threatened abortion

　　Sometimes, threatened miscarriage is an early warning of poor fetal development, and the cause of miscarriage must be deliberately searched for in order to protect the fetus. If it is caused by maternal factors, such as trauma, uterine fibroids, uterine malformations and endocrine disorders, etc., you can actively protect the fetus; if it is caused by fetal factors, you should not actively protect the fetus, lest you save a deformed baby.

　　Bathing time should be appropriate

　　When taking a bath every day, in addition to paying attention to the water temperature not being too high, the time should not be too long. This is because this can easily make pregnant mothers feel tired, dizzy and cold. In particular, taking a sitz bath for too long can cause uterine congestion, which may cause miscarriage.

　　Keep a happy mood every day

　　Ensure adequate sleep for more than 8 hours a day and develop a good habit of taking a nap at noon. In order to reduce the anxiety caused by early pregnancy reactions, you can adjust the color of the room to green to help relieve nervousness. This can slow down the pregnant mother's heartbeat, calm her breathing, and relax her mind.

　　In the article, the editor introduces 4 acupuncture points that can improve pregnancy response. In addition, pregnant mothers should also pay attention to some small details in life, so as to better protect their bodies and give birth to a healthy baby.