Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers, their spouses and their families. In the excitement of holding their little kittens in their arms, they try to learn about this experience that they will live once or several times in their lives. They want to do the right thing, to prevent any harm to their baby. In this context, we tried to compile frequently asked questions.

Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers, their spouses and their families. In the excitement of holding their little kittens in their arms, they try to learn about this experience that they will live once or several times in their lives. They want to do the right thing, to prevent any harm to their baby. In this context, we tried to compile frequently asked questions.




Pregnancy is good news for spouses, parents, family members and friends as well as expectant mothers. In addition, they will want to do their best to help expectant mothers in the home environment, with friends or at work, and to make them comfortable. Especially in the work environment, it is useful to inform at the earliest period in order to avoid actions or assignments that will risk pregnancy. However, due to the risk of losing the baby in the early stages of pregnancy, it may be more meaningful to share pregnancy information with your loved ones after the fetal heartbeats begin to be heard.

  • Can I have dental treatment during pregnancy? 

If pregnancy is planned, it is necessary to have dental check-ups before pregnancy and to eliminate possible risks. Entering pregnancy with a problem-free tooth and gingival structure will relax you. Oral and dental health is more important during pregnancy. For this reason, it is necessary to treat diseases that may cause problems for you and perhaps your baby if delayed during pregnancy, such as gum diseases and tooth decay. Inform your dentist about your pregnancy. If necessary, he will apply your dental treatment in coordination with the following health team. Maintain habits that will protect your oral and dental health, such as brushing, flossing or using an interface brush. Give up eating habits that will endanger your oral and dental health.

  • Can I have an X-ray during pregnancy? 

X-rays are harmful for your baby because of the radiation they emit. X-rays such as lung films and bone films can be harmful. For this reason, it is necessary to stay away from X-ray shooting areas. In this regard, there are warning signs stating that there is a danger for pregnant women in all dangerous areas. These warnings should be heeded. However, recent dental x-rays can diagnose with very low radiation beams. You can have a dental x-ray taken by protecting your baby with lead aprons appropriately, and by following the warnings and precautions of your healthcare team when necessary. However, in non-obligatory cases, it is useful to stay away from dental x-ray extraction areas.

  • Can I have anesthesia during pregnancy? 




It is beneficial to stay away from all kinds of drugs, especially in the first three months of pregnancy. However, sometimes the tooth may need to be removed in case of tooth decay, which creates unbearable pain for the expectant mother and can cause bigger problems if left on. In this case, inform your dentist that you are pregnant. In coordination with the following healthcare team, anesthetization will be performed with the lowest dose and the most appropriate anesthetic for your pregnancy. The best time for this is in the later weeks of the second trimester of pregnancy. For non-urgent teeth that can be left after birth, it would be best to wait in order not to harm the baby. In particular, it is necessary to stay away from procedures performed with aesthetic concerns such as teeth whitening.

  • Is it okay to lift heavy during pregnancy?

As the pregnancy week progresses, expectant mothers will feel that their movements are restricted. For this reason, posture, movement, and lying position will gain importance in terms of pregnancy. Lifting heavy weights during pregnancy will cause pressure to the uterus and placenta, resulting in miscarriage or placental problems. Expectant mothers should not lift heavy loads (more than 10 kilograms) during pregnancy. Taking other children in their arms should also be included in the scope of heavy burden. It may be a problem for them to hold their children over 10 kilograms, unless it is necessary. In obligatory situations, they can carry their children up to 25 kilograms carefully and for a short time.

  • Can I travel during pregnancy? 

There is no harm in traveling during pregnancy. It can even relieve you psychologically in terms of eliminating some of your fears and anxieties about pregnancy. However, while traveling, it is necessary to avoid movements that will put your pregnancy and baby at risk. In the first trimester of pregnancy, you may need to limit your travels due to complaints such as nausea and vomiting. In addition, travel may be troublesome for you in the period close to birth. For this reason, it is not recommended for your own health during these periods, although it will not harm your baby unless it is a very urgent situation. Apart from these periods, you can travel by car, ship or train. During travels, it is recommended that you wear the seat belt on the side of the abdomen so as not to harm the baby, take frequent breaks during the trip, drink plenty of water, and do not neglect your nutrition. 28-36 depending on the airline’s rules. It is not allowed to travel by plane after the gestational week. In addition, sitting for a long time on plane trips can be inconvenient. It is necessary to stand up from time to time and move a little. It is the healthiest thing for you and your baby to make all your travel plans under the control and warnings of your healthcare team.

  • Can I dye hair during pregnancy? 




Hair dyes contain chemicals. There is a risk that these can be taken from the scalp and passed to the baby through the placenta. Especially the first trimester of pregnancy is risky in this respect. However, recently, hair dyes containing much less chemicals have been produced. There are also opinions that it can be used with hair dyes that are not harmful to the baby, after the first trimester of pregnancy, with the approval of the following healthcare team.

  • Can I wear make-up during pregnancy? 

Make-up materials are products containing chemicals. The use of these, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, may cause problems for the baby. However, in recent years, make-up products that are thought to not harm the baby have been produced. In order to protect the baby, it is useful to avoid make-up materials during pregnancy. The use of make-up materials produced from chemicals that do not harm the baby, in line with the approval of the following healthcare team, is at the discretion of the expectant mother.

  • What are the restrictions on sexual life during pregnancy? 

Sexual intercourse during pregnancy is not objectionable. You will also be protected during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. No special protection is required. However, in the presence of vaginal bleeding, leakage of amniotic fluid, low-lying placenta (located close to the cervix), and preterm birth risk, sexual intercourse may cause problems. For this reason, it is useful to stay away from it due to its low risk. On the other hand, if there is a possibility of sexually transmitted disease, it is necessary to be protected during sexual intercourse. It is also useful to avoid it in the period close to birth.



After birth, it is natural to experience weakness, fatigue and reluctance depending on the birth event. Dryness may occur as the secretion pattern of the vaginal canal will also be disrupted. Therefore, sexual intercourse can cause problems. Postpartum sexual intercourse should not be rushed. Although breastfeeding is considered a natural birth control method, it is useful to be protected during sexual intercourse after the first two weeks after birth.

  • Can laser applications be done during pregnancy? 

Laser beams do not reach the baby like x-rays and have no harmful effects. Therefore, it is not harmful to use during pregnancy. However, in any case, it is not recommended to be used in the first trimester of pregnancy, taking into account the baby’s organ development.

  • Can I use creams, lotions or sprays for tanning during pregnancy? 

It is thought that using creams or lotions for tanning during pregnancy will not harm your baby’s health. However, it is beneficial not to use it, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, against all odds. Sprays used for tanning may have a risk of inhalation into the lungs. For this reason, spray products should not be preferred.

  • How much weight will I gain during pregnancy? 

A mother-to-be with a normal body mass index is expected to gain 12-16 kilograms during pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy overweight, overweight or obese mothers are recommended to have less weight gain. Underweight or excess weight gain may be a problem during pregnancy. Even more important is weight loss. These conditions should be monitored regularly by the follow-up healthcare team.

  • What should be the sleeping position at night during pregnancy? 

There is no problem for pregnant women to sleep in their comfortable position at night. Generally, side sleeping can be a more comfortable sleeping position. In this way, we will not reduce the blood circulation to the baby. It is preferred to lie on the left side, it can also be slept on the right side. In the following weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers may prefer to lay a bed between their legs for comfort.

There is no harm to the baby by lying on his face or on his back. However, it can make it difficult for you to breathe in the later weeks of pregnancy. For this reason, it may be preferable to support the abdomen with a pillow.

  • Is the sun harmful during pregnancy? 

During pregnancy, the sun is not harmful for you and your baby. However, it is beneficial not to be exposed to the sun at noon when the sun’s rays are at their peak and ultraviolet rays are spreading. On the other hand, the use of sunbeds for sunbathing may cause you to be more exposed to ultraviolet rays. In terms of skin cancer, it is necessary to stay away from ultraviolet rays.

  • Can I work during pregnancy? 




There is no harm in working during pregnancy. However, the working environment is important. The expectant mother who may have complaints of nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, etc. in the first three months of pregnancy should have opportunities for these. It is important that the working environment is clean in order to stay away from infections. Issues such as exposure to chemicals or other toxic substances, and workplace air pollution are risky for pregnant women and babies. Jobs that require heavy lifting also increase the risk of miscarriage. For this reason, mothers-to-be should be supported regarding their working areas and conditions, and occupational health and safety measures should be taken. Legally, voluntary leave from the workplace is allowed after 32 weeks of gestation. After the 36th week of pregnancy, she can work with the approval of the physician.

  • Can I consume herbal tea during pregnancy? 

It is okay to consume ginger, linden, chamomile, fennel, rosehip, green tea and fruit teas during pregnancy. Chamomile, fennel, stinging nettle teas can be used to increase postpartum milk production. However, it is recommended not to consume more than two cups a day.

Although herbal products seem innocent, they can sometimes pose a risk in terms of pregnancy. Frequently consumed teas such as dacha, senna, basil, flaxseed, raspberry, basil, rosemary, lavender, blueberry, St. John’s Wort, lemon balm leaf, valerian, lemon balm, aloe vera, dandelion may increase the risk of miscarriage, bleeding or premature birth. For this reason, herbal tea or other products must be used under the control of the health care team.

 


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