Pregnancy is a joyful experience that can also bring some minor discomforts.Here are the reasons you may feel the way you do and suggested remedies.
You might have morning sickness from an increase of pregnancy hormones, dehydration, and an empty stomach.
*Eat crackers 15 minutes before getting out of bed, sip water during the night.
You might have a backache because your spine is supporting the weight of the uterus.
*Have good posture, take a walk, apply a heating pad, wear low heels.
You might have breast tenderness because the milk glands are enlarging.
*Wear a larger, cotton bra with firm support both day and night.
You will have to urinate frequently because the uterus is pressing on your bladder.
*Avoid wearing tight clothing and empty your bladder as needed.
You might get sharp abdominal pain when the ligaments around the uterus are stretched.
*Slowly bend toward the cramp or take a warm bath.
You might have nasal stuffiness because hormones that increase mucus production and membranes in the lining of your nose will swell.
*Use saline solution, apply a warm, wet cloth to your face, use a humidifier.
Your gums might bleed from increased blood circulation and the pregnancy hormones.
*Use a soft toothbrush, be sure to floss and get dental check-ups
You might be more prone to getting headaches caused by tension or congestion.
*Rest in a darkened room, do relaxation exercises for your neck and shoulder area.
You might get heartburn caused by progesterone relaxing all the soft tissues in your esophagus allowing acidic fluids to rise from your stomach to your throat.
*Eat smaller meals, avoid spicy, fatty sugary foods, don't lay down after eating.
You might have sleeping difficulties from uncomfortable positions.
*Drink warm milk before bed, take a warm bath or shower, use a pillow between your legs and tucked under your abdomen.
You might have dizziness which is caused when progesterone dilates your blood vessels, making blood pool in your legs and decreasing your blood pressure.
*Move around often when standing, try laying on your left side and eat every 2 hours.
You might be constipated or get hemorrhoids because your bowels will function more slowly.
*Increase fiber in your diet, drink prune juice, walk, drink warm liquids in the morning.
Dehydration will cause low blood volume and increase the level of oxytocin which triggers premature labor.
*Make sure you are always drinking liquid throughout the day and night. If you are dehydrated go straight to the hospital!
