By David W Richards
You have already read the first part of this article, which
explains 5 most common health problems during pregnancy. They are morning
sickness, fatigue, frequent urination, constipation, and heartburn. Now you
will read another 5, and of course, with their solutions.
Here they are:
6. Headache
Headache commonly occurs in pregnancy, especially during the
first trimester. You get a dull headache in the entire head with or without the
pain at backside of the neck.
The exact reason for these headaches is unknown. However,
they seem to be related to hormonal changes during pregnancy since they
generally get better during second trimester, when your hormonal levels tend to
stabilize. Lack of proper night sleep, dehydration, stress, fatigue, sinus
congestion or eyestrain might also lead to headaches during pregnancy.
Solutions
o Try
finding out the cause of pain. If the headaches are due to lack of enough
sleep, bring in naps in your day's schedule and sleep for 9-10 hours at night.
If arguments with family of friends are causing the problem, settle with
appropriate solutions. Avoid reading too much and get eyesight checked if
eyestrain is causing headache. If tension is the reason, try applying cool or
warm compress to your head.
o Take a
shower and get a head massage done.
o Never
keep your stomach empty and eat frequently
o Use
relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation or go for acupuncture.
You must not take any of the painkillers like ibuprofen or
aspirin during pregnancy. Instead, consult your health care provider and get
the medications that are safe during pregnancy.
7. Abdominal pain
From second trimester onwards, you might feel a stretching
pain in the lower abdomen. The pain might be brief but sharp or might be dull
and long lasting. This pain occurs because of stretching and thickening of
ligaments and muscles supporting your uterus to house and hold the new girth of
uterus.
Abdominal pain might also occur because of constipation
and/or gas and bloating.
Solutions
o If the
pain is due to stretching of ligaments, changing your positions while you are
discomforted might help.
o In case
of the reasons being constipation and/or gas, the remedies are getting rid of
these causes. To cure gas:
- Avoid
certain foods like broccoli, asparagus, potato and pasta as they cause gas.
Some fiber-rich foods like cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, beans, oat
bran, and many fruits might also cause gas but since you need fiber to avoid
constipation, you cannot avoid their intake, but reduce it. You can also
consider taking wheat bran. It is an excellent source of fiber and does not
cause gas.
- Eat
small and frequent meals.
- Take the
fluids in between the meals instead of taking them along.
- Do not
take aerated drinks and avoid chewing gums.
- Practice
moderate exercises or yoga.
8. Sleeping problems
Women invariably get insomnia during pregnancy. This
probably occurs because of discomforts due to frequent need to urinate,
headache, backache, or anxiousness and excitement about new baby's arrival.
Solutions
o Try
taking a warm bath or body massage before your sleep.
o Avoid
eating before going to bed.
o Ensure
that the temperature of room where you sleep is suitable. Also, ensure there is
no light or sound in the room.
o If you
are unable to sleep, do not worry; instead relax yourself by reading a book or
listening to music.
o When your
abdomen is big, sleeping on side with a pillow between the legs and one under
the abdomen will comfort you.
Try sleeping on your left side, which is the best position
as it allows a better flow of blood and nutrients to your baby through
placenta. In this position, your kidneys also are able to eliminate waste and
fluids more efficiently reducing the swelling in your hands and feet. Sleeping
on back may increase backache, impair your digestion, blood circulation and
your breathing. In 2nd and 3rd trimester, it may also affect your blood
pressure.
9. Changes in skin color
During pregnancy, some women get brown or yellowing patch
over nose and cheeks and around the eyes. These are called 'chloasma or
melasma'. They can occur on other body parts as well.
In many women, a dark line appears on midline of their lower
abdomen, this is called 'linea nigra'.
All these discolorations occur because of increased
synthesis of melanin, a pigment that gives color to your skin and hair. They
usually go after delivery. However, there are ways to reduce their formation
while you are bearing your baby.
Solutions
o Avoid
going out in sun. Sunlight further increases melanin formation. Use sun block
containing SPF 15.
o Do not
bleach your skin to get rid of pigmentation instead use makeup to conceal.
10. Backache
Backache occurs because of many reasons. Your ligaments that
join pelvic bones to spine are made loose to facilitate childbirth causing pain
when you stand, walk or sit for a long time. Increasing size of uterus also
puts a strain on your back. Finally, since your muscles have to carry extra
weight, they have to do extra work that makes them exhausted and hence painful.
Solutions
o Sit on a
chair, which has a good support for your back.
o Avoid
standing for long periods.
o Bend your
knees, instead to back
o Do not
lift heavy objects.
o Sleep on
your left (preferably) side, with a pillow under your abdomen and between your
legs
o From
early pregnancy, begin an exercise program. Frequently stretch your body.
Swimming is also a good exercise to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles.
o Avoid
wearing high-heeled shoes and try to stand straight (although it might be
difficult).
o You can
also consider using abdomen-supporting girdles.
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