Wednesday, 7 November 2012

Pregnancy Concerns

Motherhood is the best thing that can happen to a woman. Every woman seeks it and those who are lucky enough to experience it would agree. However, the time before giving birth to your angel is full of vicissitudes. Someday you feel stupendous and some day you face terrible issues. Right from the moment you get pregnant, you have to take utmost care of your body and diet. Here is a list of some of the discomforts you might face when you carry your loved one in your womb.

DIET

It is mandatory to watch what you eat during pregnancy. Gynecologists advice that you gain at least 2-3 pounds every month or 20-25 pounds during entire pregnancy. Make sure your diet is composed of vitamins and minerals. Avoid fat as much as you can.

EXERCISE

Exercise plays a pivotal role in pregnancy. It helps you strengthen the lower back. You may experience certain discomforts related to leg and back. Walking and light stretching can prove helpful. Heavy activities like aerobics, jogging, swimming are a strict no under such circumstances.

NAUSEA AND VOMITING

One of the early indicators of pregnancy is when you feel nauseated. Development of placental tissue causes hormone levels to rise, which results in nausea. Normally, nausea occurs in the morning, but it can happen anytime during the day or night. To relieve early morning nausea symptoms, eat dry crackers or dry cereals in the morning. It is advisable to eat 5-6 meals a day rather than 3 large meals. If nausea persists, rush to your gynecologist immediately.

 CONSTIPATION

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid constipation. Pregnant women should at least drink 6-8 glasses of fluid every day. If your bowel movements become hard, adding a stool softener like Colace may be needed.

HEADACHES

Some women suffer from headaches on a daily basis, while other women may suffer from migraine. During pregnancy, some women might experience a change in the intensity of their headaches be it on the slower side or higher. Tylenol may relieve the symptoms and aspirins should be avoided at all costs.

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