Nausea and vomiting.
This is the most common problem of pregnant women. The state of toxicosis is sometimes so severe that a woman in the first stages of pregnancy significantly loses weight. If the state of toxicosis is unbearable, it is better to consult a doctor who can prescribe intravenous procedures that improve your health. Many women cope with problems of toxicosis on their own. The state of toxicosis passes by the fourth month of pregnancy.
To help yourself with toxicosis yourself, you need to establish a diet. It is better to eat more often and in small portions. Eat, if possible, correctly, give preference to foods cooked steamed, baked or stewed. Avoid excessive consumption of fatty, salty and sweet. Limit the daily use of coffee, it negatively affects the development of the future baby. If vomiting occurs, seek medical advice. As prescribed by the doctor, take vitamins for pregnant women, they reduce the risk of vomiting by half and have a beneficial effect on the development of the fetus.
Heartburn.
The second "scourge" of pregnant women. Heartburn is a painful burning sensation in the chest, especially heartburn is aggravated in the prone position.
To alleviate this problem, get rid of bad habits. Smoking and alcohol not only adversely affect the development of the future baby, but also significantly worsen the course of pregnancy. Sweet and spicy food use in moderation. Use a pillow to sleep above the one on which you usually sleep. Do not eat at night, and do not overeat. In pharmacies, you can buy drugs that help with heartburn, which can be taken by pregnant women.
Convulsions.
This is one of the most unpleasant side effects of pregnancy. Seizures occur on the limbs, most often the spasm reduces calf muscles and feet.
To cramp as quickly as possible, stretch your legs and maximally straighten them. Hold in this position for about a minute. Do massage the gastrocnemius muscle and feet, you need to relax the muscles. For the prevention of seizures, eat foods rich in vitamins, in particular calcium. Calcium is rich in sour-milk products. It is also useful to increase potassium intake, a lot of potassium is contained in bananas. A lack of vitamins can also make up vitamin complexes for pregnant women.
Anemia.
Anemia is a lack of iron in the body. Anemia of pregnant women is manifested as fatigue, fatigue, persistent weakness and drowsiness.
To replenish iron stores in your body, pay attention to your daily diet. It must necessarily be present: meat, vegetables, fruits, nuts. According to the results of a blood test, the doctor will prescribe an additional iron supplement for you.
Stretching.
Weight gain, abdominal growth and hormonal changes that occur in the body during pregnancy lead to the formation of ugly stretch marks on the abdomen, hips and chest.
To avoid such unpleasant consequences of pregnancy, keep an eye on the skin condition. It is necessary to moisten it with special creams from stretch marks. Improve the elasticity of the skin by swimming and gymnastics for pregnant women. Regularly do a light massage of stretchable places.
Varicose veins, swelling.
In general, during pregnancy, the existing varicose veins become aggravated.
To relieve swelling and varicose veins, massage your feet with a cold wet towel, it is useful to take a contrast shower. Wear special pantyhose. When you sit, put a puff or a high pillow under your feet.
Adding weight.
A pregnant woman begins to gain weight, usually from the 20th week. The weight should be monitored, since during pregnancy you need to "recover" no more than 12 kg.
In order to regulate the addition of body weight, eat balanced. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Limit fluid intake. Eat a quality animal and vegetable protein: veal, chicken, fish, beans, lentils.
Hypertension.
Hypertension is a disease of high blood pressure. Hypertension is especially dangerous in late pregnancy.
With hypertension, more serious medical supervision is necessary. Your daily routine should be allocated for the rest time and activity time. To reduce pressure, take a motherwort or hawthorn tincture.
Constipation.
Constipation very often occurs during pregnancy.
To avoid this unpleasant problem, drink a glass of water in the morning on an empty stomach. Eat foods rich in fiber: vegetables, fruits, yoghurts. Sour-milk products also help to avoid constipation. With constipation, drink a glass of kefir for the night.
Skin pigmentation.
During pregnancy, freckles appear, pigment spots. All of them will disappear after giving birth.
Discharge from the nipples.
From the sixth month of pregnancy, the activity of the mammary glands begins and prepares them for the future accumulation of milk. From this time, there may be discharge from the nipples - colostrum.
Since that time, you need to carefully monitor and take care of your breasts. Observe the daily hygiene of the breast, you need to wash your nipples with soap every day and wipe dry. Get a free and comfortable bra. Do not express colostrum at all. On sale there are special pads for breasts, which are put in a bra so that it does not stink.