| Early pregnancy and its different stages make | | | | necessary if the discharge is pale yellow in |
| a mother out of a woman. But before reaching | | | | color and foul smelling. |
| the destination of motherhood, she has to | | | | |
| journey through the rough terrain of the | | | | Eating Problems |
| early stages of pregnancy, which can be quite | | | | |
| eventful. No two pregnant women have same | | | | In the first few weeks or the very early |
| problem, some sail smoothly while others may | | | | stages of pregnancy, a pregnant woman might |
| have to be bed ridden for the next nine | | | | vomit at the mere sight of some food and |
| months. Some may feel like eating all the | | | | gorge on other foods. But as the baby grows, |
| time and others might have nausea by just | | | | pressure in the abdominal cavities is |
| looking at food. | | | | increased leading to indigestion which causes |
| | | | heartburn. Constipation is another major |
| Morning Sickness and other problems | | | | problem troubling her as her pregnancy |
| | | | progresses. To counter it, one must eat in |
| The pregnancy period is divided into three | | | | moderation but frequently and avoid spicy and |
| trimesters with the body going through | | | | oily foods. Consumption of green vegetables |
| different changes in each stage. The first | | | | and fibres are a must as they help to keep |
| trimester or the early stage of pregnancy is | | | | the bowels clean. |
| the most difficult and dangerous. A little | | | | |
| mistake can lead to miscarriage or other | | | | Hormonal Problems |
| disastrous complications. There are | | | | |
| discomforts one has to endure, mainly morning | | | | The whole body and mood of a woman is |
| sickness. It is perhaps the most common | | | | controlled by hormones and during early |
| problem of pregnant women. The pregnant woman | | | | pregnancy they take more control of the body |
| may feel nauseated, lethargic and her | | | | than before. Mood swings are common: she may |
| vomiting tendency might increase. A slight | | | | feel on top of the world one moment and very |
| strong smell, which might have been alluring | | | | low in the next. She becomes more sentimental |
| to her before can trigger a vomit. | | | | and the slightest reason can trigger an |
| | | | outburst. It is the time when family can play |
| There are many old wives tales to counter | | | | a great role, especially her partner. He has |
| morning sickness and some are useful like | | | | to be sympathetic and empathetic so that her |
| smelling a stale bread first thing in the | | | | mood swings can be controlled. |
| morning. If the problem becomes acute, the | | | | |
| doctor can prescribe medicines which are | | | | All these problems which are more pronounced |
| quite remedial. | | | | in the early pregnancy stages fade by the |
| | | | next trimester and can be considered as a |
| Some women with history of breathing problems | | | | necessary hardship in return of the prize of |
| may find themselves breathless from time to | | | | a baby in the arms. When after nine months of |
| time and should consult their doctor if the | | | | hard labour, a woman holds her baby for the |
| period of breathlessness increases. Chances | | | | first time, its innocence and smile allows |
| of Urinary tract infection increases during | | | | her to forget all the trouble she had |
| this period and this can lead to vaginal | | | | undergone in the early pregnancy period. That |
| discharge. Consultation with the doctor is | | | | is the ultimate joy of motherhood. |