Ozone therapy during pregnancy can be useful for many diseases: gestosis, toxicosis, fetal hypoxia, intrauterine growth retardation, infections, anemia. In addition, it may be indicated for gestational diabetes mellitus, obesity, and stretch marks (striae) of pregnant women. However, caution is necessary due to the need to bear responsibility for the lives of both the patient and the child. Only after examination and consultation with an experienced doctor can you begin ozone therapy during pregnancy.
Ozone therapy during pregnancy: general information
Despite the fact that pregnancy is one of the most wonderful periods in a girl’s life, she often experiences blues and fatigue. A woman’s condition is affected not only by physical discomfort, but also by worries about the child and prenatal jitters. It is precisely these “illnesses” that ozone therapy for pregnant women fights.
The essence of the procedure is to introduce a certain amount of ozone-oxygen cocktail into the body. It has a beneficial effect on the body:
● increases immunity - less chance of getting sick;
● fights inflammation;
● minimizes the harmful effects of the environment;
● strengthens hair, nails, improves skin, so that the young mother does not experience hair loss and brittle nails;
● calms and gives strength, relieves stress;
● sleep improves - the girl gets enough sleep and feels in good shape in the morning.
However, there is one more property of ozone - it increases blood flow and stimulates the functioning of all organs. Therefore, if there is even a minimal risk of internal bleeding, the treatment method should be treated with caution.
Although ozone has only recently been used in medicine, the safety and effectiveness of the procedures have already been proven. In addition, ozone therapy is accessible: today it is carried out in most clinics and many beauty salons.
The use of a cocktail can be local or systemic. Local application allows you to solve minor problems such as skin rashes and hair loss. Then a syringe with a thin needle is used to administer ozone. However, girls in this position prefer a systematic approach, when, thanks to the procedure, the general condition improves and ozone has a comprehensive effect on all organs. In this case, ozone therapy is carried out only intravenously for pregnant women, but in special cases, with the permission of the doctor, you can “consume” the cocktail through the joints. One of two types of cocktails is used:
● standard oxygen mixture diluted with solution for infusion;
● a combination of ozone and the pregnant woman’s own venous blood is introduced - this procedure is also called autohemotherapy.
However, regardless of the type of solution, it is possible to eliminate oxygen starvation of tissues and stimulate blood microcirculation. Also, oxygen ozone cocktails have a complex effect on the body.
Where and how is ozone used?
Currently, due to the significant advantages of ozone, its use is widespread in various fields:
- for sterilization of medical products;
- when obtaining many substances in laboratory and industrial practices;
- for whitening paper;
- for purifying oils.
Also, due to its strong disinfectant properties, ozone is used to purify water and air from microorganisms (ozonation), to disinfect premises and clothing, and to ozonate solutions used in medicine. For example, when choosing ozonation for a swimming pool, you can be confident in the quality and safety of the treated water, which will not contain toxins.
Indications for ozone therapy during pregnancy
Doctors note that ozone is toxic in large doses. However, under the supervision of a specialist, the molecules of the substance can cure diseases and simply prevent the girl’s condition from worsening.
However, from an early stage, women’s hormonal levels change and taking many medications becomes undesirable. Therefore, ozone therapy is a popular alternative method of treatment and prevention.
The unique procedure is universal. It is prescribed to women both in case of health problems (including those that can negatively affect the development of the fetus), and in the event of external defects and problems. The list shows the main reasons why a pregnant girl goes for ozone therapy:
● decreased immunity;
● exposure to frequent colds;
● as a preventive measure - to prevent the development of old chronic diseases;
● dysfunction of uterine blood flow and related problems - for example, child hypoxia;
● lack of oxygen in the womb;
● intrauterine infections that affected the fetus;
● high risks of insufficient labor or threat of miscarriage;
● the mother has gynecological problems that worsen her overall health.
Not only during pregnancy, but also after it, ozone therapy is a quick way to normalize the body’s condition. In some cases, the procedure is recommended even for women who are just planning to conceive. Ozone therapy is also indicated for girls who have chosen IVF: the procedure will increase the likelihood of successful fertilization.
Some girls turn to ozone therapy to prevent excess weight gain while pregnant. The procedures affect the muscles, make them more elastic, break down cellulite - this is exactly what pregnant women need when limiting exercise. If you undergo procedures from the 20th week of pregnancy, you can reduce the risk of stretch marks after childbirth - ozone has a beneficial effect on skin tone. An additional bonus from introducing ozone into the body is that the body rejuvenates, because ozone neutralizes the effects of free radicals, which cause aging.
What are the dangers of pregnancy-related diseases?
Pregnancy pathology leads to the birth of premature babies, increases the risk of miscarriage, and leads to an increased likelihood of congenital malformations and diseases. Modern treatment of many diseases of pregnant women (preeclampsia, fetal hypoxia, delayed fetal development) is rather modestly presented and not as effective as we would like. In many cases, it is better to start ozone therapy at the first signs of illness. In the future, this can prevent stillbirth and reduce the likelihood of congenital diseases and defects.
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Ozone therapy during pregnancy - contraindications
Ozone therapy for pregnant women has its pros and cons. The main disadvantage is the presence of contraindications and possible complications. Before starting the procedure, it is still recommended to consult a doctor, because there is a group of people for whom ozone therapy is contraindicated:
● allergy sufferers - in addition to ozone, other components are used, to which there may be an unhealthy reaction;
● having pancreatic disease;
● suffering from ischemia, hyperthyroidism, epilepsy;
● people with bleeding disorders - ozone often “conflicts” with medications, which leads to unpredictable consequences;
● persons with mental disorders.
Women suffering from endocrinological diseases - diabetes, hyperfunction, and hypofunction of the thyroid gland - should refrain from ozone therapy. The procedure is carried out with special care for women with blood diseases - not only hemophilia A and B, but also simply a tendency to bleed.
Is ozone therapy an official procedure?
Many people mistakenly believe that ozone therapy is a new, fashionable procedure that is not used in official medicine. But in fact, ozone was first used for medical purposes 150 years ago. Ozone therapy has been well studied and is actively used by doctors from all over the world. Ozone is a natural disinfectant and immune system activator. At the moment, physiotherapeutic manipulation is included in more than 100 official protocols for the treatment of various diseases. It is also believed that the introduction of ozone helps to recover faster after suffering from COVID-19.
Possible complications after ozone therapy
Despite all the benefits of the procedure, complications may arise if the procedure was performed incorrectly. Instead of feeling better, the girl will feel the following negative effects:
● transaminases increase in liver tests, causing liver function to be impaired;
● if before the start of the procedures the girl was not diagnosed with urolithiasis, then ozone therapy will cause colic, cause increased blood pressure, and vomiting. General health will deteriorate so much that the risk of miscarriage increases;
● the number of urinations will increase;
● body temperature will increase, heat will be felt in the pelvic area.
Some symptoms may occur even if the patient has previously undergone a complete medical examination and identified all the strengths and weaknesses of her body. Therefore, if during the procedure a girl feels a deterioration in health, pain or discomfort, then it is necessary to interrupt the administration of the medicine and inform your doctor about it
Ozone therapy in gynecology
In gynecology, ozone therapy is used as an auxiliary technique in the treatment of many diseases.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT of ozone is used to treat acute and chronic inflammatory diseases: chronic endometritis, colpitis, sexually transmitted infections, cervical erosion, postoperative complications.
ANTIBACTERIAL and FUNGICIDAL ACTION is used for local treatment of fungal infections of the mucous membranes: genital candidiasis.
IMMUNOMODULATING ACTION is used in conditions associated with decreased immunity: bacterial vaginosis, genital herpes.
The following are used: vaginal irrigation with ozonated water, tampons with ozonated oil, droppers with OFR (ozonated saline solution), autohemotherapy (intramuscular injection of the patient's ozonized blood).
The method of application, the working concentration of ozone and the number of procedures are determined by the ozone therapist.
How to do ozone therapy during pregnancy
A detailed course - how many ozone therapy procedures are needed for pregnant women, their regularity - is compiled by the attending physician in accordance with the condition of the body. However, there are general principles for conducting ozone therapy in pregnant women.
During the entire pregnancy cycle, you should not conduct more than two courses: at 20 and 30 weeks of gestation. There must be a minimum of 10 weeks between courses. There are special requirements for the last procedure - at least 4 weeks must pass from it to birth. An average of 5 procedures are performed per course.
The ozone cocktail is administered through a dropper. It is placed for 30 minutes, and two procedures can be performed in one calendar day - in the morning and in the evening. Despite this permission, many girls prefer to take their time and undergo one procedure per day. This allows the attending physician to record the condition after ozone administration and adjust the dose and number of droppers. After ozone therapy, the pregnant woman is given rest, including driving.
In individual cases, subcutaneous administration is acceptable: if a pregnant woman has constant severe pain in the lumbar region, arms or legs. Subcutaneous injections relieve pain and do not require additional painkillers. Unlike intravenous drips, such injections are allowed even in the very last weeks of pregnancy.
In both cases, specialists monitor not only the reaction of the female body, but also the condition of her child using Doppler ultrasound - ultrasound diagnostics to record blood flow in the uterus and umbilical cord.
Ozone therapy has a pronounced rejuvenating effect on the entire body.
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Reviews about the procedure
Victoria, 27 years old
“This was not the first pregnancy. The previous ones ended in miscarriages. This time the doctor immediately threatened to terminate. From the very first weeks of pregnancy, very strong toxicosis began, there was high blood pressure and constant fatigue. With these problems, I was admitted to the hospital for conservation, where a course of ozone therapy was prescribed. The sessions did not cause discomfort. They put in IVs with a solution and I just had to lie down for half an hour. The toxicosis went away, the pain and bleeding disappeared. As a result, I gave birth to a healthy baby on time.”
Svetlana, 33 years old
“An ultrasound revealed that the child had an umbilical cord entwined around his neck and, consequently, hypoxia. Ozone therapy was immediately prescribed. I was skeptical about the procedure, because I had read a sufficient number of negative reviews. However, upon completion of the course, the child’s indicators returned to normal. The diagnosis of hypoxia was no longer made. The birth was successful."
Yulia, 25 years old
“After giving birth, my immunity dropped greatly. Against the background of persistent viral infections, several gynecological diseases appeared. Instead of drug treatment with pills, the doctor suggested treatment with ozone therapy. At first I doubted the outcome would be successful, but in combination with other procedures the effect was good.”
What exactly does ozone therapy do?
According to the latest scientific data, ozone affects the human body as a bactericidal, antiviral, immunomodulatory, healing, rejuvenating, and cytostatic agent. Ozone effectively fights pathogens of many diseases, saturates the blood with oxygen, removes toxins, and strengthens the immune system.
Thanks to this therapy, oxygen transport is restored, oxygen is released, metabolism and hormonal levels are normalized. In addition, intravenous ozone therapy has the ability to dilate blood vessels, improve microcirculation, relieve intoxication, and also strengthen the immune system. In addition, this type of therapy copes with chronic fatigue syndrome, allergic reactions, the effects of stress, and solves sexual problems (increases sexual activity). Using the technique of introducing an ozone-oxygen mixture intravenously, it is also possible to restore protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolic processes. And finally, this treatment method has a beneficial effect on overall well-being, mood and performance.
Ozone is an unstable active form of oxygen; once the substance enters the body, it tends to change and take on its previous form. To do this, it comes into contact with the molecules of proteins and lipids of viruses and bacteria. This violates their integrity and destroys them.
Ozone therapy has found its application in such areas as urology, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, therapy, immunology, neurology, endocrinology, dermatology, as well as in the treatment of infectious and sexually transmitted diseases.
How is the treatment carried out?
The appointment of the ozone therapy procedure is carried out only by the attending physician or obstetrician-gynecologist monitoring the pregnancy.
You must first undergo a general urine and blood test. A saline solution saturated with oxygen is injected into the body of a pregnant woman intravenously using a dropper.
The treatment is a course of 5 sessions.
During the entire pregnancy you can take no more than 2 courses. A long break is required between courses. The duration of the session does not exceed half an hour.
After completing the procedure, the pregnant woman needs to spend some more time within the walls of the medical institution in order to exclude the possibility of side effects.
How to replace ozone therapy
Some women are terrified of having a needle inserted into a vein; For this and other reasons, doctors sometimes recommend treatment with pure oxygen in a pressure chamber - so-called hyperbaric oxygenation.
The patient is placed in a sealed capsule equipped with windows and a telephone for constant communication with medical staff. The chamber is filled with pure oxygen, which the pregnant woman must inhale for 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the doctor’s orders. Due to the high pressure inside the capsule, the woman has noise in her ears; As a rule, no other problems arise during the session.
Breathing oxygen in a pressure chamber is both useful and pleasant; except for congestion in the ears - no negative sensations
Advantages of the procedure in comparison with ozone therapy:
- no need to endure the pain of an injection into a vein;
- easier to tolerate;
- adverse reactions are weaker;
- used from the 12th week of pregnancy, and not from the 20th.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is prescribed for the same symptoms and threats that require the use of ozone therapy. Both procedures have approximately the same contraindications. The cost also does not vary much - a therapy session in a pressure chamber will cost patients in Moscow clinics 720–4000 rubles.
The downside of the pressure chamber is its low effect compared to the intravenous administration of an ozone mixture. And claustrophobia is not uncommon among expectant mothers; For such women, a long stay in a pressure chamber threatens to turn into a nightmare.
Another option for enriching the body with oxygen is the so-called oxygen cocktails. Take juice or fruit drink and add a foaming mixture to the liquid; a composition saturated with valuable gas molecules is obtained. They say: half a liter of an oxygen cocktail replaces a two-hour walk in the forest. However, some doctors are skeptical about oxygen therapy, explaining that it is possible to fill cells with oxygen only through the respiratory system, but it will not work through the digestive system.
Oxygen cocktails have controversial medicinal properties, but in moderate doses the composition will definitely not harm a healthy body
One way or another, oxygen cocktails are not prohibited for pregnant women - however, do not count on an impressive effect. If you decide to use oxygen therapy, get your doctor’s approval; oxygen foam often causes flatulence and makes breathing difficult. If you have bronchial asthma or hypertension, cocktails will only cause harm.
Rules for ozone treatment, results of therapy
Ozone therapy is carried out in a hospital setting. More experienced staff work here. Women are monitored in hospitals, as therapy can cause complications.
Treatment is prescribed from 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy. Treatment cannot be carried out after 36 weeks. More often, a woman is shown 2 courses of therapy. The interval between treatments should be 10 weeks. During the course, the patient is prescribed 5 physiotherapy procedures. Therapy can be carried out daily. It is allowed to carry out ozone therapy every other day. The treatment plan is determined by the doctor.
The procedures are performed by a trained nurse or ozone therapist. The woman is laid on the couch. You cannot stand during therapy. For intravenous administration, the patient is given a drip with the prepared mixture for half an hour. After this, the woman should lie down for 15 minutes.
If the patient is bothered by pain in the lower back and joints, then the drug is administered subcutaneously in the area of pain. Treatment cannot be carried out after 36 weeks. This can worsen the condition of the woman and baby.
Therapy is also possible at a clinic or in a day hospital. After treatment, the woman must lie down for 20 minutes. After therapy, you should not drive a car, as coordination of movements is impaired, and slight dizziness is possible.
With the use of ozone therapy, the patient's condition improves, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, symptoms of gestosis go away, and blood hemoglobin increases. In a pregnant woman, the increased tone of the uterus, which provoked fetal hypoxia, decreases. After a course of therapy with an ozone mixture, sleep and appetite improve. A woman gets sick less, the duration of remission for chronic diseases increases.
When using ozone therapy, the baby's condition improves, fetal movements are normalized, and the heart rate becomes higher (with hypoxia, the heart rate decreases). Treatment helps to enhance labor and reduce the likelihood of hypoxic brain damage in the baby after childbirth. The price for the procedure ranges from 500-2500 rubles.
Ozone therapy helps improve the condition of pregnant women's skin. When using an ozone mixture, the patient's acne content decreases. The skin becomes smoother, wrinkles disappear.
