{"id":72681,"date":"2024-01-16T10:54:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T01:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T12:53:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T03:53:20","slug":"warm-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Is warming up recommended for pregnant women to combat cold? Introduction to the benefits and methods!\u3010supervised by doctor\u3011"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"border:solid #ffe6e6 0.8rem;background-color: #fff9f9;padding:3% 5%;margin:1rem 0 3rem;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u6b21<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#What_is_warming_up_for_pregnant_women\" >What is warming up for pregnant women?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Cold_is_a_pregnant_womans_worst_enemy\" >Cold is a pregnant woman&#8217;s worst enemy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Affects_the_thickness_of_the_endometrium\" >Affects the thickness of the endometrium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Affects_ovarian_function\" >Affects ovarian function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Reduced_blood_circulation_and_metabolism\" >Reduced blood circulation and metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Reduced_immunity\" >Reduced immunity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Causes_of_coldness_in_pregnant_women\" >Causes of coldness in pregnant women<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Reduced_heat-producing_capacity_due_to_muscle_weakness\" >Reduced heat-producing capacity due to muscle weakness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Decrease_in_basal_metabolism\" >Decrease in basal metabolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Low_blood_pressure_and_anaemia\" >Low blood pressure and anaemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Autonomic_nervous_system_disturbance\" >Autonomic nervous system disturbance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Eating_habits_that_tend_to_cool_down\" >Eating habits that tend to cool down<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Benefits_of_warming_up_for_pregnant_women\" >Benefits of warming up for pregnant women<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Has_a_cooling_effect_on_the_uterus_and_ovaries\" >Has a cooling effect on the uterus and ovaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Improves_poor_blood_circulation_and_increases_basic_metabolism\" >Improves poor blood circulation and increases basic metabolism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#How_pregnant_women_can_practice_warming_up\" >How pregnant women can practice warming up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Perform_pelvic_stretches\" >Perform pelvic stretches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Press_acupressure_points_for_cold\" >Press acupressure points for cold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Keep_the_uterus_and_pelvic_area_cool_with_a_belly_band\" >Keep the uterus and pelvic area cool with a belly band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Take_a_long_soak_in_the_bathtub\" >Take a long soak in the bathtub<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/warm-life\/?lang=en\/#Keep_your_body_warm_and_use_the_service_by_Hiro_Clinic_NIPT\" >Keep your body warm and use the service by Hiro Clinic NIPT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:1rem;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_of_this_article\"><\/span>Summary of this article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This article introduces pregnant women suffering from cold to what warming up is, the effects of cold on the body, causes of cold, benefits of warming up and methods of warming up. Check out the role of warming up and how to do it, and take care of your health in preparation for childbirth.\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\n<ul>\n <li><a href=\"#c1\">What is warming up for pregnant women?<\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#c2\">Cold is a pregnant woman&#8217;s worst enemy<\/a>\n   <ul>\n     <li><a href=\"#c2-1\">Affects the thickness of the endometrium<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c2-2\">Affects ovarian function<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c2-3\">Reduced blood circulation and metabolism<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c2-4\">Reduced immunity<\/a><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#c3\">Causes of coldness in pregnant women<\/a>\n   <ul>\n     <li><a href=\"#c3-1\">Reduced heat-producing capacity due to muscle weakness<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c3-2\">Decrease in basal metabolism<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c3-3\">Low blood pressure and anaemia<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c3-4\">Autonomic nervous system disturbance<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c3-5\">Eating habits that tend to cool down<\/a><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#c4\">Benefits of warming up for pregnant women<\/a>\n   <ul>\n     <li><a href=\"#c4-1\">Has a cooling effect on the uterus and ovaries<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c4-2\">Improves poor blood circulation and increases basic metabolism<\/a><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#c5\">How pregnant women can practice warming up<\/a>\n   <ul>\n     <li><a href=\"#c5-1\">Perform pelvic stretches<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c5-2\">Press acupressure points for cold<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c5-3\">Keep the uterus and pelvic area cool with a belly band<\/a><\/li>\n     <li><a href=\"#c5-4\">Take a long soak in the bathtub<\/a><\/li>\n   <\/ul>\n <\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#c6\">Keep your body warm and use the service by Hiro Clinic NIPT\/a><\/li>\n <li><a href=\"#qa\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<button class=\"toc_more\">Open the table of content<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"width:100%;max-width:300px;margin:0 auto;\"><a href=\"\/nipt\/\" class=\"content-bnr about\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/nipt\/wp-content\/themes\/hiro_nipt\/img\/banner\/nipt04pc.png\" alt=\"\u80ce\u5150\u306e\u6027\u5225\u306f10\u9031\u76ee\u3067\u308f\u304b\u308b\"><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold is said to be a major enemy of pregnant women. This article introduces what warming up is, the effects of coldness on the body, causes of coldness, benefits of warming up and methods of warming up for pregnant women suffering from coldness. Check out the role and methods of warming up and take care of your health in preparation for childbirth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_warming_up_for_pregnant_women\"><\/span>What is warming up for pregnant women?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermogenic activity refers to activities and habits that warm the body from both inside and outside to raise basal body temperature to the correct level. Originally, the ideal human body temperature should be maintained at 36.5-37.0\u00b0C. However, today we see many people whose basal body temperature does not reach 36\u00b0C. A low basal body temperature may cause various physical problems. Examples include coldness, swelling and low basal metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warming up for pregnant women is not only to raise the body&#8217;s overall temperature, but also to improve blood flow to the uterus. As the uterus cannot be directly warmed, it is necessary to improve blood flow so that nutrients and hormones can be fully delivered to the uterus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cold_is_a_pregnant_womans_worst_enemy\"><\/span>Cold is a pregnant woman&#8217;s worst enemy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some pregnant women may suffer from coldness. Cold is a major enemy of pregnant women as it causes various physical problems. Here are four negative effects of cold on pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affects_the_thickness_of_the_endometrium\"><\/span>Affects the thickness of the endometrium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The inside of the uterus is covered by a thin membrane called the endometrium. The endometrium plays an important role as a bed for the fertilised egg, but it is important to note that there is a risk of the endometrium not being thick enough due to cold. Changes in the thickness of the endometrium are influenced by hormones carried in the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the cold is severe, blood flow is blocked and not enough hormones are delivered to the uterus. Low hormone levels make the endometrium thinner, making it more difficult for a fertilised egg to implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affects_ovarian_function\"><\/span>Affects ovarian function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When the body is cold, ovarian function is more likely to deteriorate. If ovarian function is impaired, female hormones may become unbalanced, causing irregular periods and heavy menstrual pain. In some cases, this can lead to symptoms such as uterine fibroids and ovulation disorders. These symptoms can make it difficult to conceive, so care must be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_blood_circulation_and_metabolism\"><\/span><strong>Reduced blood circulation and metabolism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common symptom of cold is a deterioration of blood circulation and metabolism. If blood circulation is poor, pregnant women may not receive enough folic acid, iron and zinc through food or supplements, which are necessary for pregnant women. In addition, if blood circulation is poor, the body temperature tends to drop and metabolism may deteriorate as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A slowed metabolism makes it difficult for fat to be burnt, leading to obesity. Obesity risks disturbing the female rhythm and may also have a negative impact on fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c2-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_immunity\"><\/span>Reduced immunity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold can cause a drop in basal body temperature. The human body&#8217;s immunity is said to drop by as much as 30% when the normal temperature falls by 1\u00b0C. Therefore, if the immune system is weakened during pregnancy, resistance to viruses and colds will weaken and there will be a risk of persistent high fevers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continued high fever can also increase the risk of miscarriage or premature delivery, and there is concern about the effect on the baby. It is essential to improve the immune system by warming up the body to prevent infection with colds and viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_coldness_in_pregnant_women\"><\/span>Causes of coldness in pregnant women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The body is said to be more prone to cooling down during pregnancy. Women tend to be colder than men because they have less muscle mass and more fat than men. Here are five causes of coldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c3-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_heat-producing_capacity_due_to_muscle_weakness\"><\/span>Reduced heat-producing capacity due to muscle weakness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Muscles are responsible for heat production. Most people experience the body shivering when it is cold or feels chilly. This is caused by muscles shivering to produce heat. However, if muscle strength declines, the ability to produce heat through shivering is also weakened. This can result in coldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c3-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decrease_in_basal_metabolism\"><\/span>Decrease in basal metabolism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basal metabolism is the minimum amount of energy required for a person to maintain vital activities while awake. For example, body temperature regulation, respiration and heartbeat are also carried out by basal metabolism, which accounts for approximately 60% of daily energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the basal metabolism declines, the nutrients ingested are less likely to be utilised as energy, and there is a risk that blood vessels, internal organs and muscles will deteriorate. In addition, the body is more likely to become cold as a result of the decline in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c3-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_blood_pressure_and_anaemia\"><\/span>Low blood pressure and anaemia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People with low blood pressure or anaemia have difficulty in getting sufficient amounts of blood throughout the body. This condition also makes it difficult for the organs and cells carried by the blood to receive the oxygen and nutrients they need to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may lead to a tendency to develop coldness. A deficiency of iron also reduces the production of haemoglobin in red blood cells, which makes it harder to carry oxygen in the blood, a characteristic that can lead to coldness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c3-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autonomic_nervous_system_disturbance\"><\/span>Autonomic nervous system disturbance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The workings of the internal organs, metabolism and the maintenance of body temperature are controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, if the autonomic nervous system is disturbed, the regulation of body temperature may not function properly, which may lead to sensitivity to cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for active daytime activities, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for relaxing and sleeping at night, and it is the balanced functioning of these two systems that sustains human life. The autonomic nervous system is easily disturbed by stress, lifestyle disturbances and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c3-5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eating_habits_that_tend_to_cool_down\"><\/span>Eating habits that tend to cool down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid travelling to the hospital by public transport such as trains or buses. There is no chance that you may feel unwell or bleed during the journey. Public transport may delay dealing with any change in your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_warming_up_for_pregnant_women\"><\/span>Benefits of warming up for pregnant women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/nipt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/warm-life.jpg\" alt=\"\u6e29\u6d3b\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\">\n\n\n\n<p>Warming up is essential for pregnant women to prevent coldness. Here are some of the benefits of warming up for pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_a_cooling_effect_on_the_uterus_and_ovaries\"><\/span>Has a cooling effect on the uterus and ovaries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women can expect a cooling effect on the uterus and ovaries when they perform warming activities. Warming up can be expected to warm the body and smooth blood flow, so that the uterus and ovaries are well supplied with blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the uterus and ovaries are warmed, the endometrium becomes thicker and the development of the eggs improves, creating an environment conducive to fertilisation. If the uterus and ovaries are prevented from getting cold, the ovarian function can be prevented from deteriorating and ovulation disorders are less likely to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c4-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_poor_blood_circulation_and_increases_basic_metabolism\"><\/span>Improves poor blood circulation and increases basic metabolism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warming up can be expected to improve poor blood circulation and increase basic metabolism. Improved blood flow makes it easier for oxygen and nutrients to reach the entire body, which in turn helps to improve hormonal balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased basal metabolism also helps to make the body less likely to gain weight. Try weight loss through warming up, as ovulation disorders may be temporary and can be improved by dropping to the correct weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_pregnant_women_can_practice_warming_up\"><\/span>How pregnant women can practice warming up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section introduces methods of warming up that are easy for pregnant women to practise. Make sure you adopt a daily warm-up routine so that your body is in good shape and you can face childbirth with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c5-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perform_pelvic_stretches\"><\/span>Perform pelvic stretches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perform pelvic stretches to improve blood flow in the pelvis. If you are usually sedentary and have a fixed posture, your pelvis may be stiff. Stretching should loosen the muscles around the pelvis to ensure smooth blood circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open leg forward bends, where the legs are spread apart and fall forward, are useful stretches to loosen the hip area. Stretching is recommended after a bath, when the muscles are warm and easy to move, and before bedtime, when you can relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c5-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Press_acupressure_points_for_cold\"><\/span>Press acupressure points for cold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The body has acupoints for various ailments. A pressure point that can be used to treat cold and swelling in the lower body is Sanyin-kang. Place four fingers on the upper side of the inner ankle and press the border between the bone and muscle where the topmost finger is placed, while breathing slowly. Then, breathe in slowly and release your hand three times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c5-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_uterus_and_pelvic_area_cool_with_a_belly_band\"><\/span>Keep the uterus and pelvic area cool with a belly band<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a belly band to warm the uterus and pelvic area, which can easily get cold. A belly band with good insulation and heat retention properties will prevent the abdominal area from getting cold. Just wearing it will help prevent chills, so it is advisable to make it a habit to wear it every day after bathing. Socks are also useful to prevent cold feet, so it is recommended to use socks as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c5-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_long_soak_in_the_bathtub\"><\/span>Take a long soak in the bathtub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soak slowly in the bathtub up to the shoulders to warm the body from the core. The temperature should be set at around 40 \u00b0C (104 \u00b0F) and a 15-minute soak is recommended. If it is difficult to soak in the bathtub every day, take a slightly hot shower for about one minute on the sacral bone, which is a pressure point. Showering alone can also warm the pelvic area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"c6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_your_body_warm_and_use_the_service_by_Hiro_Clinic_NIPT\"><\/span>Keep your body warm and use the service by Hiro Clinic NIPT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Warming up is an important habit for preventing coldness and improving physical condition. If you make it a habit not only during pregnancy, but also during your antenatal care, to keep your body cold-resistant, you will be able to stay stable from pregnancy to delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiro Clinic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a> for pregnant women. As well as keeping your body in good shape through warmth, having a prenatal diagnosis early on can help you prepare for the birth and childcare. Advances in technology have made it possible to detect chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus at an early stage with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/\">NIPT<\/a>. 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