Is it okay to go out for a walk alone in the late pregnancy? What should you pay attention to when going out for a walk in the late pregnancy?

We all know that in the late stages of pregnancy, women's stomachs will be larger and their bodies will become heavier, making it inconvenient to travel, especially in the period before delivery. However, many pregnant mothers want to move around and go out for a walk. So is it dangerous to go out for a walk in the early stages of pregnancy? Let's take a closer look!

Is it dangerous to go out for a walk alone during late pregnancy?

There is a certain degree of danger.

In the late stages of pregnancy, especially after 9 months, as the fetus is getting closer to full term and may go into labor at any time, it is very dangerous for the expectant mother to go out for a walk alone.

Generally, after the 29th week of pregnancy, it is not recommended for expectant mothers to go out for a walk by themselves, because if an accident occurs during the walk, such as the amniotic fluid suddenly breaks, or the expectant mother suddenly feels abdominal pain, or the baby suddenly moves, or the expectant mother goes into premature labor, etc., it will be very dangerous.

Of course, it is also beneficial to go out for a walk more often in the late pregnancy. More exercise can help expectant mothers increase their productivity and speed up the delivery process.

What should you pay attention to when going out for a walk in the late pregnancy

If you just go out for a walk in the late pregnancy, expectant mothers need to pay attention to the following points:

1. It is best to be accompanied by family members: this way the expectant mother will not be too bored when strolling alone.

2. Bring a charged cell phone: If family members cannot accompany you, expectant mothers must remember to bring a charged cell phone so that they can contact their family in time in case of an accident.

3. Don’t go to crowded places: In the late pregnancy, the expectant mother’s belly is already very big and it is inconvenient for her to move. If she goes to crowded places and a collision occurs, it may be harmful to the fetus.

In short, after the late stage of pregnancy, it is best for expectant mothers not to go out for a walk alone, because if anything dangerous happens, it will directly affect the fetus in the belly.

Precautions during late pregnancy

1. Pay attention to fetal movement and fetal heart rate

Normal fetal movements should not be less than 10 times/12 hours. If the expectant mother feels that the fetal movement is decreasing or has not felt any fetal movement for 12 hours, and the fetal heart rate is above 160 beats or below 120 beats per minute, it means that the fetus is very likely to suffer from intrauterine hypoxia, and the expectant mother should seek medical attention immediately.

2. Pay attention to premature rupture of membranes

Some expectant mothers will suddenly have a large amount of urine-like fluid flowing out of their vagina in the late pregnancy, and this will continue to increase and decrease. This is premature rupture of membranes, commonly known as amniotic fluid. This situation indicates that the expectant mother will soon give birth, and must lie on her back with her hips raised, waiting for her family to take her to the hospital in time with a stretcher or ambulance.

3. Refuse to have sex

Having sex in the late pregnancy can easily cause uterine contractions and premature birth. It may also touch the cervix and cause bleeding or premature rupture of the amniotic membrane. It can even easily bring bacteria into the vagina, where they can lurk and multiply, making the baby very susceptible to infection when a normal birth occurs.