| Pregnancy brings in joy with the ever-increasing | | | | Hemorrhoids: They too are caused due to |
| waistline, pains and aches. The body undergoes a | | | | increasing pressure on the rectal veins and |
| tremendous change due to shifting of hormones. | | | | constipation. To prevent hemorrhoids drink lots of |
| The skin changes, there are stretch marks and | | | | fluids, take fiber rich food and do not strain the |
| dark patches on the facial skin. Weight gain results | | | | bowel while evacuating. |
| in sleeping troubles, poor digestion, frequent | | | | Leg cramps: As the body weight increases and |
| urination, constipation etc. These are just a few | | | | change in metabolization takes place, the pressure |
| symptoms of pregnancy. Since these changes | | | | on legs and feet increases. Eat low-fat calcium rich |
| take place gradually, one starts adjusting to them | | | | food, go for short walks, stretch and flex leg and |
| in anticipation of the joy it will bring after nine | | | | foot muscles, use heating pads to ease the leg |
| months. It is very important to maintain the | | | | cramps. |
| pregnancy health and go through the process with | | | | Swelling: A significant weight gain during pregnancy |
| a relaxed and happy state of mind. | | | | can result in swelling and puffiness. It could be a |
| Maintaining Pregnancy Health | | | | sign of high blood pressure or toxemia, consult |
| With the onset of early signs of pregnancy, | | | | the doctor immediately. To avoid swelling and to |
| prepare yourself for the new changes in your life. | | | | maintain a good pregnancy health, avoid salty |
| Stay happy and comfortable. Consult your doctor | | | | foods and caffeine. Rest with your feet elevated |
| for any problems and adjust your lifestyle to | | | | and drink at least eight glasses of water to keep |
| surmount the initial irritating body changes with | | | | your body hydrated. |
| more rest and relaxation. Follow a few tips for | | | | Teeth and gum problems: Maintain good oral |
| better pregnancy health. | | | | hygiene by brushing your teeth regularly; avoid |
| Tender breasts: Wear a soft, comfortable | | | | eating sweets and take high calcium diet. Oral |
| maternity or nursing bra with extra support. Apply | | | | bacteria due to gum disease can harm the fetus |
| heavy moisturizing cream to cracked nipples after | | | | and result in either low-birth weight baby or |
| washing with water only. | | | | premature delivery. |
| Dizziness: Expanding uterus puts pressure on blood | | | | Similarly take all natural preventive measures to |
| vessels, plus the nausea and vomiting can make | | | | combat the various other changes in the body |
| one feel dizzy or light headed. To overcome this | | | | due to the pregnancy. Feel free to call your |
| problem, maintain pregnancy health with frequent | | | | doctor in an event of vaginal discharge, bleeding, |
| but small meals. Avoid standing or sitting in one | | | | fever or chills, pain in abdomen or any abnormal |
| position for long, lay down on your left side to | | | | discomfort. Good pregnancy health results in a |
| relax, stand up slowly and do not let your body | | | | happier you and healthier baby. |
| get over heated. | | | | |