As excited as we are with the arrival of our baby, we always have some typical discomfort of pregnant women which are more or less bearable. Luckily we will forget everything when we have our child in our arms. These discomforts are common and difficult to avoid, but they exist methods and ways to overcome and relieve them. Then you can find out what they are.
Nausea, heartburn and constipation
The sickness They are frequent in the first months of pregnancy, but then tend to remit. For avoid stomach upset, eat in small quantities several times a day, and dispense with heavy meals. Having a full stomach but not too much often prevents nausea.
He constipation It is one of the inconveniences of pregnancy that can annoy us the most. Try to prevent it by increasing physical exercise, drinking lots of water and increasing the intake of fruit, vegetables and whole foods.
Chest pain and swelling in legs, feet and hands
One of the first symptoms of pregnancy is notice the swollen and more sensitive chest. Soon you will have to get rid of the usual bras (especially if they are underwired) and replace them with sports bras or maternity, which will be much more comfortable for you.
Notice the swollen legs It is very common also among pregnant women, even some even increase a foot size. To avoid being swollen you have to take care of the weight during pregnancy, exercise moderately to improve blood circulation, drink plenty of water and avoid salt in food, running away from sausages, smoked foods, cheeses and prepared foods that have too much sodium.
Discomfort in back, pelvis and gut
As pregnancy progresses, the heavier you will feel, and you will notice in the lower back, in the pelvis, on the hips and in the gut, as the ligaments are stretched to fit the baby and certain postural adjustments occur that overload our back. To prevent these pains try not to get too much weight during pregnancy, try to do some mild sport, such as walk, swim, do pilates or practice yoga for pregnant women. Also some specific movements and exercises for pregnant women They can relieve you, ask your midwife who is sure to help you and indicates positions to do at home.
Pregnancy bands and girdles can relieve you a lot, since they spread the weight of the gut all over the hip, relieving discomfort in the back and discharging the feeling of heaviness in the abdomen. Thanks to the adjustable velcro closure, this pregnancy girdle It adapts perfectly to the changes experienced by the body, the elastic fabric is comfortable and lightweight and is very easy to remove and put on.
And after delivery, your abdomen will recover before its original form with a postpartum girdle. Made of breathable fabric, and lined inside with cotton, it has a graduated elasticity to allow you greater freedom of movement, ensuring a smooth compression but without disturbing.
Insomnia, excessive sleep and mood swings
The hormones they are playful in pregnancy, and you fall asleep at nine o'clock at night on the couch (especially at the beginning of pregnancy), which you reveal yourself at four in the morning in bed and there is no way to go back to sleep (especially in the final stretch). Be patient, listen to your body, and sleep all you can, take advantage of naps when you have time and rest what your body asks. Find a sleeping position that is more comfortable for you, especially resting on the left side. Do not try to follow the same rhythm you usually have because you are not the same.
Suddenly you are the happiest woman in the world, suddenly you feel you want to cry without stopping. Again, they are the hormones doing theirs. Before the humor changesLittle can be done, apart from being patient, to understand that it is typical of pregnancy, and above all, that those around you understand you, support you and understand that it is all due to pregnancy.
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