Common Questions, and Answers To Women’s Concern About Their Body During Pregnancy

When a woman becomes pregnant she undergoes different changes in her body. Such normal changes associated with pregnancy are physical and hormonal changes that causes morning sickness, mood swings, and minor feeling of body discomforts.

However not all women undergoes the same experience during pregnancy, being overly concern to body changes is just a normal reaction to most pregnant women.

In order to help pregnant women alleviate her anxieties, below are lists of most common questions and answers to women’s concern about their body.

1. How to avoid morning sickness during pregnancy?

Morning sickness is due to change in hormones of the body of a pregnant woman and a common symptom of pregnancy. It strikes mostly in the morning, but can also occur, in the afternoon, evening or throughout the day.

Eating dry piece of toast, a cracker, or cereal before getting off to bed is known to bring relief. Greasy food and those foods that causes disagreeable with the stomach should be avoided. Having a small frequent meal is also recommended.

2. Is medications like pain reliever, aspirin etc. for cold flue or fever safe for pregnant?

According to experts, some medications can be dangerous in the first three months of pregnancy, but is safe in the second or third trimester. However, it’s still best not to take medications unless prescribed by the physician to stay safe from complications.

3. What are good foods for pregnant women?

Calcium, iron, folate, vitamins and minerals are all needed by the growing foetus. Food rich in these nutrients includes milk, cereals, livers, kidney beans, broccoli, asparagus, and bananas. She should also eat lots of fruits and vegetables and take more fluids.

4. Is it safe for pregnant women to exercise or engage in sports?

Gentle exercise like walking is good to increase the strength of the body. Swimming is also beneficial. But strenuous sports should be avoided specially during the final months of pregnancy. It is also best to asked prenatal exercise instructor on what other exercise are safe for pregnant women.

5. What is the best natural remedy for swelling or edema?

Swelling in feet, legs, face or hand is normal and can occur throughout the course of pregnancy. Although most prevalent during the third trimester. The following is recommended to avoid swelling or edema to pregnant women.

1. Drinking lots of fluids.

2. Avoiding excessive salt on diet.

3. Avoid too much pressure on feet by wearing supportive stockings and low heeled shoes.

4. Keep feet elevated when lying down or sitting to avoid stress on feet.

5. Avoid tight clothing.

6. A gentle exercise like walking is also advice.

If for some reason the above recommendation didn’t work to lessen your swelling you may consult your doctor anytime.