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