Effect of cold on baby’s weight during pregnancy?Image Credit source: Getty Images
The temperature is continuously falling in many parts of the country. In such weather, pregnant women need to be more cautious about their health. A recently published international research has claimed that exposure to extreme cold during pregnancy can affect the birth weight of the newborn. it Research PubMed Based on a scientific study published on and data from other global health institutions.
Researchers say that the temperature of the environment during pregnancy can also be an important factor, which is related to the physical development of the child. Let us know about this research in detail.
What effect does cold have on pregnancy and baby’s weight?
According to research, if there is too much cold during pregnancy, then in some cases the weight of the child may be less than normal at the time of birth. Studies have shown that continuous drop in temperature can affect the pace of development of the child within the womb. Especially in the second and third trimester, the role of weather is considered more important.
Researchers have also clarified that this effect does not affect all pregnant women equally, but depends on environment, nutrition and health conditions. However, based on the data, it was observed that some children born in cold areas were found to be underweight. Research has claimed that weather can also be one of the factors that affect pregnancy outcomes.
What problems can the child face?
Dr. Saloni Chadha in the Gynecology Department at RML Hospital. It is said that children born with low weight may have some health related problems in the beginning. According to research, the risk of infection may be higher in such children and they need special care. Apart from this, due to low weight the baby may have difficulty in breathing, weakness or difficulty in controlling the temperature.
In some cases, problems related to development can also be seen later. However, doctors say that by getting timely care and proper nutrition, these risks can be reduced to a great extent.
How to care?
Always keep the body warm in cold.
Take a balanced and nutritious diet.
Get checked by your doctor regularly
Take adequate rest and sleep.
Do not ignore cold or any other problem.