Know the common problems during pregnancy and their causes

Pregnancy is one of the most challenging periods of a woman's life.... because during pregnancy you will experience a variety of discomforts and problems, some of which will improve quickly and others will take longer..

Every woman's pregnancy is unique.... so you may not experience all the changes mentioned in this article.... but the point is that if you notice an unpleasant change, it is better to discuss it with yourgynecologist Share.

In the following, we will examine some common problems during pregnancy that are useful to be aware of.

Common problems during pregnancy and their causes

1) breast changes during pregnancy

Most pregnant women notice changes in their breasts.. During pregnancy, the size of the breasts increases as the mammary glands enlarge and breast fat tissue increases, which in turn causes breast stiffness and pain during the first and last months of pregnancy.

Also, blue veins appear on the breasts due to increased blood supply to them....The nipples also become darker and sometimes a thick liquid called colostrum (colostrum) may come out of them....Note that all these changes are normal.

Essential recommendations

Use a suitable bra to provide adequate support for your breasts.
Use bras made of linen or natural fibers.
As the breast size increases, the bra size should also increase.
The bra should fit your chest and should not restrict the nipples.... You can use special bras during pregnancy that provide more support for the breasts and are also suitable for breastfeeding after delivery.
Try to use a bra only at night.
Place a cotton cloth or gauze inside each of your bras to absorb any leaking fluid.... For this purpose, you can also use nursing pads available at drugstores or mother/baby stores (provided they fit your bra).... Use these pads only when needed so as not to harm your skin.
Wash your breasts with warm water and a little soap so they don't dry out.

2) Fatigue during pregnancy

If you feel tired, one of the reasons could be the growth of the fetus, which requires more energy.. Sometimes, fatigue is a sign of anemia (lack of iron in the blood), which is common in pregnant women.

Essential recommendations

Get enough rest... For this, go to bed earlier and take naps during the day.
If possible, have a normal life schedule.
Walk and balance your activity and rest.
Don't forget that moderate daily exercise increases your energy levels.

3) Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting are very common and normal during pregnancy....this is due to hormonal changes during pregnancy....Nausea and vomiting usually occur early in pregnancy, when the fetus is adjusting to higher hormone levels....the good news is that nausea goes away in the fourth month of pregnancy....although in some people it lasts until the end of pregnancy.

Nausea may occur at any time of the day, but it may be aggravated in the morning.. The reason is the empty stomach or not eating enough food in the morning.... That is why this condition is called "morning sickness".

Essential recommendations

If you have morning sickness, eat dry food such as breakfast cereal, toast, or cookies before getting out of bed.
Before going back to bed, try to have a protein-rich snack... Because protein digestion needs more time.
If you are very hungry, but at the same time nauseous, use bananas, rice and tea in addition to soft foods.
Some pregnant women are advised to rest to relieve nausea.
Ginger may relieve nausea.
Try to have smaller meals and snacks and instead reduce the intervals between them (every 2-3 hours)
Get used to eating slowly and chewing food completely.
Drink fluids throughout the day and avoid consuming large amounts of fluids.
Try to use cool fruit juices such as apple juice with grapes.
Avoid eating spicy, fried or fatty foods.
If strong odors bother you, eat cold (or room temperature) foods to avoid strong odors.
Talk to your doctor about getting vitamin B6....Other natural remedies may also help relieve nausea.
If you have severe and persistent nausea, call your doctor... as this can cause water loss (dehydration) and needs immediate treatment.

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4) Frequency of urination during pregnancy

The growing uterus and fetus put pressure on the bladder and cause frequent urination in the first trimester of pregnancy... This state is repeated in the third trimester before delivery and when the baby's head is in the pelvis.

Essential recommendations

Avoid wearing underwear, tight pants and tights.
Feeling itchy and burning while urinating can indicate a urinary tract infection... so contact your doctor immediately to get immediate treatment.

5) Pregnancy headaches

Headaches may occur at any time during pregnancy.. The reason can be tension, congestion, constipation or in some cases pre-eclampsia, which is diagnosed after the 20th week.

Essential recommendations

Place an ice pack on your forehead or back of your neck.
Relax in a dimly lit room... close your eyes and try to relax your back, neck and shoulders.
Taking over-the-counter acetaminophen such as Tylenol may help.
Severe and continuous headache accompanied by nausea or headache that causes vision impairment requires seeing a doctor.

6) Bleeding during pregnancy and gum swelling

Maybe you didn't expect pregnancy to affect your mouth too....but you should know that blood circulation and the level of hormones in it can cause pain and swelling in the gums....this can lead to bleeding gums and even nose.

Essential recommendations

Go to the dentist to check your oral health in early pregnancy.
If another problem occurs during pregnancy, you can also visit a dentist.
Brush your teeth.

7) Constipation during pregnancy

There are several reasons for constipation during pregnancy.... Hormones, iron, and supplemental vitamins may cause constipation.... As you know, constipation is difficulty in passing stool or incomplete and frequent excretion of hard stools.... The pressure of the uterus on the rectum is another cause of constipation during pregnancy..

Essential recommendations

Increase the amount of fiber you consume... Whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber.
Drink a lot of water.... Consume at least 6 to 8 glasses of water and 1 to 2 glasses of fruit juice daily.
Drink warm liquids, especially in the morning.
Exercise daily.
Avoid straining during defecation.
Talk to your doctor about using laxatives or stool softeners.

8) Pregnancy dizziness (feeling weak)

Dizziness may occur at any time from mid to late pregnancy. Its causes are:

Progesterone hormone blocks the blood vessels and as a result blood collects in the legs.
During pregnancy, more blood is supplied to the growing uterus....this can cause a drop in blood pressure (especially when changing body position) and result in dizziness....you may also faint if your blood sugar drops.

Essential recommendations

If you have been standing for a long time, try to move a little bit here and there....that is, don't stay completely straight all the time.
Lie on your left side... This improves blood circulation.
Avoid sudden movements..do it slowly when getting up.
nutrition... Small and numerous meals during the day prevent blood sugar drop.
Drink plenty of water.

9) Insomnia during pregnancy

In late pregnancy, it becomes difficult to find the right position to sleep.

Essential recommendations

Do not take sleeping pills.
Try drinking warm milk before going to bed.
Try to take a warm shower before going to bed.
Use more pillows when you sleep... Lie on your side and place an extra pillow under your head, stomach, back and between your knees to prevent muscle strain and allow you to get enough rest.
You will probably feel better sleeping on your left side because it improves blood circulation in the body.

10) Heartburn or swallowing disorder during pregnancy

Heartburn starts from the stomach and spreads upwards to the pharynx.... During pregnancy, hormonal changes slow down the digestive system and weaken the stomach sphincter, and on the other hand, the uterus pushes stomach acid upwards.

Essential recommendations

Try to have several small meals during the day instead of three large meals.
Eat slowly.
Drink warm liquids.
Avoid eating spicy, fried or highly nutritious foods or any other food that interferes with your swallowing.
Do not lie down immediately after eating.
Elevate the head of your bed or place a pillow under your shoulders to prevent stomach acid from backing up into your throat.
Avoid eating fatty and sweet foods at the same time.
Avoid drinking water or other liquids during meals.
You can use antacids.

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11) Pregnancy hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that appear as painful lumps in the anus.. During pregnancy, due to increased blood circulation and the pressure of the fetus on the rectum and vagina, the possibility of hemorrhoids increases.

Essential recommendations

Try not to get constipated... Constipation itself is one of the causes of new hemorrhoids or worsening of previous hemorrhoids.
Avoid sitting or standing for a long time.. Try to change your body position regularly.
Avoid straining during defecation.
Put some ice or a cold compress on the area or put it in a hot tub several times a day.
Avoid wearing tight underwear, pants or pantyhose.
If you do not get better despite the above measures, talk to your doctor.

12) Varicose veins during pregnancy

Pregnancy affects the body's blood circulation, which can cause swelling and enlargement of the leg veins.

Essential recommendations

Although varicose veins are usually hereditary, some useful tips to prevent them are:

Avoid sitting or standing for a long time..
Avoid staying in any position that may reduce blood circulation... (such as bending the legs while sitting)
Raise your legs while sitting.
Exercise regularly.
Use reinforcing tights. Of course, you should be careful that the used pantyhose are not too tight.

13) Leg cramps during pregnancy

Pressure from the uterus can cause cramping or severe pain in the leg area.

Essential recommendations

Get calcium-rich foods and liquids, such as milk, broccoli, and cheese.
Use comfortable shoes without high heels.
Use pantyhose (not tight).
If possible, raise your legs and avoid bending them for a long time.
Exercise regularly.
Stretch your legs before going to bed.
Avoid sleeping on your back.... because in this case, the weight of the body and the pressure caused by the enlarged uterus can slow down the blood circulation in the leg and cause cramps in it.
Slowly relax the cramping muscles by doing stretching movements.
Massage the blocked area or put warm or hot water on it.

14) Nasal congestion during pregnancy

During pregnancy, you may feel like you have a stuffy nose or a cold....Sometimes, pregnancy hormones cause the inner lining of the nose to dry out, resulting in inflammation and swelling.

Essential recommendations

Using a cloth dipped in warm water, reduce congestion in the cheeks, eyes and nose.
Avoid nasal sprays unless prescribed by your doctor, as they may worsen symptoms.
Drink plenty of fluids.... Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of fluids a day to dilute the phlegm produced.
When sleeping, raise your head by placing a pillow under it to prevent the pharynx from being blocked by the pharynx.
Use a humidifier or vaporizer to add moisture to the air.
Take a warm shower.

15) Shortness of breath during pregnancy

Shortness of breath during pregnancy occurs as a result of upward pressure on the uterus and physiological changes in the lungs.

Essential recommendations

When walking, slow down and rest for a few minutes.
Raise your hands above your head... This will move the chest and increase the air entering the lungs.
Avoid lying on your back and try to keep your head above the ground when sleeping.
If you continue to have shortness of breath or have severe pain when breathing, call your doctor... This may indicate a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung).

16) Stretching of the skin caused by pregnancy

Stretch marks are a type of scar tissue and are created when the natural elasticity of the skin is not enough to stretch during pregnancy.

These scars usually appear on the abdomen....they are also seen on the breasts, thighs and buttocks....although these scars do not disappear completely, but they disappear to a large extent after childbirth....stretch marks involve the subcutaneous surfaces and are inevitable.

Essential recommendations

Make sure your diet contains adequate sources of the nutrients your skin needs (especially vitamins C and E).
Using lotion, soften your skin to reduce its dryness.
Exercise daily.

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17) Leg swelling during pregnancy

The growing uterus and fetus put pressure on the blood vessels that drain the lower limb and cause water retention....the result is that the lower limb is under pressure.

Essential recommendations

Avoid standing for long periods of time.... Try not to stay in one place and move.
Drink a lot of fluids... (at least 6 to 8 glasses a day)
Avoid eating salty foods (containing sodium).
When sitting, raise your legs and avoid bending them for a long time.
Wear loose, comfortable clothes... Tight clothes reduce blood circulation and increase fluid retention.
Don't wear tight shoes... Choose shoes with short and wide heels.
Have a high protein diet... Protein deficiency can cause fluid retention.
In case of hand or face swelling, inform your doctor.... This situation can indicate pre-eclampsia.
Lie on your side during the day to increase the blood supply to the kidneys.

18) Vaginal discharge during pregnancy

Natural vaginal discharge increases during pregnancy due to blood circulation.. Natural vaginal discharge is white or clear and not irritating or smelly.. After drying, these natural discharges turn yellow and can be seen on underwear...

Essential Tips

Use linen underwear or made with natural fibers.
Avoid wearing tight pants and jeans.
Avoid showering... Showering at the end of pregnancy can cause air to enter the bloodstream or rupture the mother's water sac.
After washing the vagina, dry the area from front to back.
See a doctor if you have burning, itching, inflammation and swelling, bad odor, blood discharge, or light yellow or green discharge (these symptoms indicate an infection).

19) Pregnancy back pain

Pregnancy back pain is usually caused by stretching back muscles, hormonal changes and changes in the anatomical position of the body.

Essential recommendations

Wear shoes with low heels (but not completely flat).
Avoid lifting heavy objects.
When lifting objects, try to sit and use your knees instead of bending forward.
Avoid standing for long periods of time... If you have to stand for long periods of time, place one of your feet on a box or stool.
Use a chair with a proper back or place a pillow on your back.... You can also place your feet on a stool or table or chair..
If the bed is hard, you can use a mattress or more springs.
Sleep on your side and place a pillow between your legs.
Place a hot water bottle or heating bag on the lower back.... You can also use a shower, bathtub and massage.
Have a good posture.... standing straight reduces the tension in the lower back area.
If you have anyback pain that radiates around the abdomen and does not go away after an hour of changing your position or resting...

20) Abdominal pain and discomfort

Sharp and throbbing pains on each side of the abdomen may be due to the stretching of the tissues of the uterus containing the fetus.... These pains may also spread to the thighs and legs.

Essential recommendations

Change your body position and activities until you feel comfortable....avoid quick and sudden movements.
If you have a sudden pain in the abdomen, bend towards the painful area to reduce the tension in that area and loosen its tissues.
Place a hot water bottle or heating bag on your back... You can also use a hot shower or tub.
Use massage.
Make sure you are getting enough fluids.
Take acetaminophen if needed.
If the pain is severe and persistent or you have symptoms of preterm labor (less than 36 weeks), see your doctor right away. Labor symptoms include frequent cramping contractions.

21) Braxton Hicks contractions (Braxton Hicks)

Muscular contractions of the uterus begin in the second trimester of pregnancy.... Irregular and rare uterine contractions during pregnancy are called Braxton Hicks contractions.... This condition is also called "false labor pain".... These contractions are completely normal.

Essential recommendations

Keep your cool.
If these contractions do not go away, contact your doctor.

To get information about common problems during pregnancy, it is better to visit agynecology, obstetrics and sterility doctor... It is possible to book a doctor's appointment online through the GCORP LLC website.. Access to the contact number and office address is also possible through GCORP LLC.