8 common Problems for pregnant women and how to deal with them
Nausea, cramps, bleeding, heartburn, tiredness, frequent urination, and more are common annoyances, but they make what should be the happiest time in a woman’s life in a series of unpleasant and often inconvenient episodes.
However, for all, there is a way, with some techniques and tips it is possible to go through these annoyances and arrive with dignity (or at least try) to the end of pregnancy.
1. Feeling sick
Nausea may be due to the combination of physical changes and a not-too-strong liver to deal with toxins that are harmful to the fetus, so the body’s way of getting rid of them is through vomiting.
What to do?
Eat a little every 3 hours because an empty stomach increases the acidity.
Give preference to cooked vegetables, fruits and vegetables, lean meats and set aside fried foods and wheat flour-based foods.
Avoid taking non-skimmed milk, especially at night.
2. Colic
They happen mostly to women who have already had c-sections because of the stretch of the uterus. Also, carrying a baby in the belly presses the muscles, ligaments, veins and other tissues inside your body, so this discomfort occurs.
What to do?
Relaxing, changing position or a little rest help relieve colic. If you do not pass or come with a fever, seek medical advice.
3. Bleeding
Although unwanted, they usually happen during pregnancy. These are called escape bleeds.
4. Heartburn
Also common in pregnancy, heartburn is a burning sensation in the stomach and esophagus due to the physical and hormonal changes in the period.
What to do?
Avoid fatty foods, chocolate, citrus fruits, juices, alcoholic beverages and coffee, especially at night.
Break meals in a few servings several times a day. Avoid lying down after meals. If you want to drink milk, prefer to skim.
Make sure heartburn is not a side effect of any medicine you are taking.
5. Swollen feet
As the uterus grows, the blood vessels become compressed, making it difficult for the bloodstream to congest the return of blood from the lower limbs to the heart. In this situation the legs and feet release fluid into the subcutaneous layer, causing swelling. At the end of pregnancy, this process reaches its peak.
What to do?
Do not take diuretics. (In fact, do not take any medication that is not prescribed by your doctor). They are contraindicated in pregnancy. Include diuretic foods in your diet such as lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, spinach, cabbage, bean sprouts, eggplant, watermelon, melon, mango, strawberry, pineapple, peach, pear, grape, lemon, passion fruit, papaya, apple, and seasonings like mint.
Try to alternate position during the day. If you sit a long time, sit or lie down several times during the day, sit a long time, walk a little, or lie down with your legs up.
6. Cramps
It is not known exactly why pregnant women suffer so much from cramps, especially in the calf. It may be because of the extra weight you are carrying. It is also speculated that the cramp is related to changes in blood circulation. There is also the theory that the problem is caused by changes in the concentration of certain salts in the body.
What to do?
Hydrate yourself, include foods rich in potassium in your food, such as bananas, oranges, beans, tomatoes.
7. Tiredness
Exhaustion and drowsiness are a natural response of the body to the transformations generated by pregnancy. It is very common for pregnant women to feel sleepy and tired during the first few weeks of pregnancy.
The uterine growth and progression of the embryo are not easy to play. In the last trimester, fatigue is due to the baby’s weight, increased uterus, swelling, etc., which causes the lack of energy to return.
What to do?
Some changes in habits incorporated into your daily life such as slowing down and taking naps when possible, walking a little to stretch your legs, sit periodically and rest by putting your legs up, can ease the feeling of tiredness and bring you well- be
8. Urinary frequency
There are two explanations for both pee, one is that with the increase of fluids circulating through the body, the kidneys accelerate their functioning, eliminating more waste. The other, which probably affects more in recent months, is that the uterus increases pressure on the bladder and it can not hold the urine.
What to do
Lean forward when it’s time to go to the bathroom. This leads to the greater emptying of the bladder, reducing the toilet flushes.
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