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Dealing With Common Pregnancy Complaints |
by:
Beverley Brooke |
Pregnancy is not without its side effects. During pregnancy your body will undergo many hormonal changes. These hormone fluctuations can result invariety of unpleasant symptoms including: nausea, fatigue, bloating and fluid retention and mood swings.
What’spregnant woman to do? Believe it or not, there are many changes you can make to your diet that will help minimize many ofcommon pregnancy complaints you are having.
Nausea/Morning Sickness – This is one ofmore common complaints pregnant women have, particularly during their first trimester. Many women find that sipping on some
fizzy soda water with fresh squeezed lemon often helps reduce nausea. Ginger tea is also another well known remedy for nausea and morning sickness. If you are still not feeling better,extra onezero to twofive milligrams of vitamin Bsix is often just enough to help ease nausea. You can takesupplement or try foods rich in Bsix such as lean meats, fish and avocados.
Edema – Most women swelllittle during pregnancy. The best thing you can do to ease swelling is drink more water. You may think you are already drinking too much, but in all reality you probably aren’t. Some women find that wearing compression hosiery can also help reduce fluid retention. Some women also find thatlittle extra calcium/magnesium can help combat fluid retention and bloating.
Fatigue – Exercise is oftenbest way to get rid of pregnancy induced fatigue. Even if you think you are too tired to work out, you’ll find you feel much better after exercising. Eating six small meals per day will also help energize you. Be sure you also consume foods rich in iron to prevent anemia,common cause of fatigue in pregnant women.
Mood Swings – Mood changes are almost inevitable during pregnancy due to rampant hormonal fluctuations. Be sure you get plenty of rest to help combat fatigue that can contribute to mood swings. You might also consider supplementing with essential fatty acids, which may be beneficial for reducing anxiety and depression.
Don’t forget above all else that most ofsymptoms of pregnancy are just temporary, and before you know it you will be back to your jubilant, pre pregnancy self!
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Article by Beverley Brooke, author of "Ensurehealthy safe pregnancy for you and your baby", visit http://www.pregnancy-weight-loss.comfor more on pregnancy weight loss
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