During Pregnancy, Hormonal changes take place. Some women experience many symptoms of Pregnancy, but some experience few symptoms.
Here are some symptoms of early pregnancy: skip periods, tiredness, frequent urination, and nausea and vomiting (morning sickness). If these symptoms occur, that doesn't mean she is pregnant. If you experience these symptoms, then take a home pregnancy test and check your GP.
A variety of changes occur in the later stages of pregnancy; women experience backache, leg cramps or varicose veins, constipation, haemorrhoids itch or tingling or indigestion, vaginitis or excessive vaginal discharge, or mood swings or depression headache.
If you are experiencing vaginal bleeding or breaking waters, high temperature, chronic pain, severe headaches or vision loss. Then don't hesitate to talk to your GP
The signs of early pregnancy can include:
Nausea and vomiting
breast tenderness and size increases
fatigue
passing urine more frequently than usual on other days, particularly at night
Cravings for some foods, distaste for foods
Many of the signs of pregnancy are caused by stress or illness; if you think that you are p[regnant, then take a home pregnancy test, but sometimes it shows wrong results, so it is better to go to the best gynaecologist near you and do urine tests, see your GP. which will be check by urine test, blood test, or ultrasound scan
If your period is missed, it's the first sign of pregnancy. However, some women face light bleeding around the time of their expected period.
Morning sickness mostly starts around the fourth to sixth week of pregnancy and may settle by week 12, although it may continue for longer or return at around 32 weeks.
Morning sickness is a condition that affects most pregnant women. The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Many women experience these symptoms not only in the morning but also throughout the whole day.
When women are pregnant, certain changes occur in their breasts, such as becoming fuller, swollen and tender. These symptoms you may experience a few days before your period.
During the pregnancy, your nipple area becomes much darker, and the veins in the breast become more obvious.
Fatigue
During pregnancy, Overwhelming tiredness is common. A massive increase in the sex hormone progesterone causes this. Progesterone is very important because it helps the baby grow; it also slows your metabolism.
During pregnancy, try to get more sleep and give rest. Your energy levels will probably rise again around the 4th of pregnancy when the placenta is well established.
During pregnancy, tiredness may be caused Due to anaemia, which is very commonly caused by iron deficiency if you want prevention of iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy. Then you must eat iron-rich foods. An iron infusion (an iron medicine given by a drip) is sometimes needed. This needs a hospital admission, but it only takes a few hours. Your GP can give some iron infusions.
During pregnancy, Body fluid levels rise, and renal function improves. The enlarging uterus additionally presses against the bladder; because of this, most pregnant women begin to urinate more frequently in the first few weeks of their pregnancy.
Craving is very common in pregnancy, especially for foods that provide more energy and calcium, such as milk or other dairy products. You may also see a sudden distaste for foods you previously liked the most.
Some women like to taste for non-food items such as soil or paper. This is known as ‘pica’, indicating that you may have a nutrient deficiency.
haemorrhoids (piles)
headaches
vaginitis
varicose veins and leg oedema (swelling).
backache
itchy skin
leg cramps
breathlessness
constipation
heartburn and indigestion
mood changes (such as unexplained crying)
tingling and numbness in your hands
During Pregnancy, Back Pain can affect more than 1 in 3 women. This is usually due to the loosening of ligaments and a change in posture due to the growing pregnancy.
During Pregnancy, you may reduce back pain by wearing flat-heeled shoes, using chairs with good back support, avoiding lifting heavy objects, and doing gentle exercises. Water exercise may reduce back pain in pregnancy; physiotherapy and acupuncture may also help.
Contact your doctor when you experience a sudden onset of breathlessness
pain in breast
palpitations (heart pounding)
extreme tiredness
Exercise.
Hard, infrequent, and difficult-to-pass bowel movements are referred to as constipation. Constipation is a frequent pregnancy issue that can be brought on by the strain of your developing uterus on your rectum or by pregnant hormones slowing your digestive system.
If you experience constipation during pregnancy, then follow these:
Increase your dietary fibre (such as bran, wheat, fresh fruit, and vegetables).
Drink plenty of water every day.
Do gentle, low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking or yoga.
Avoid using over-the-counter laxatives without first speaking with your doctor or midwife. If dietary and lifestyle modifications are ineffective, your doctor or midwife may recommend a safe laxative during pregnancy.
The pressure of your baby's head or straining from constipation might cause haemorrhoids, also called piles. Rest assured, most symptoms go away on their own very quickly after birth.
If you have bleeding from haemorrhoids, itching discomfort or pain, it is recommended that you:
Sit in warm water for about 15 minutes, and add sath, especially after a bowel motion.
Alleviate or prevent constipation by increasing your daily water and fibre intake.
Use haemorrhoid cream.
If you get a headache during pregnancy that is not bettered by paracetamol (like Panadol), particularly in the second half of the pregnancy, contact your doctor or midwife.
Preeclampsia is a disorder that can impair your kidneys, which can raise blood pressure and reduce blood supply to your baby. It is linked to a persistent headache.
Heartburn, reflux or indigestion is the pain or discomfort associated with acid from the stomach entering and ‘burning’ the oesophagus.
Pregnancy increases the risk of indigestion because of the expanding uterus's strain on the abdominal organs and progesterone's ability to relax the muscle that separates the oesophagus and stomach.
If you are experiencing heartburn, reflux or indigestion, it is recommended that you:
Sleep with one extra pillow so your head is raised.
Avoid fatty foods (including fried foods, fatty meats and pastry), spicy foods (including curry and chilli), alcohol and caffeine (including tea, coffee, chocolate and cola).
Wear loose-fitting clothing.
Eat small and more frequent meals.
Avoid eating just before going to bed.
Consult your doctor before taking antacids.
Please see your doctor if these methods are ineffective for your symptoms. They might recommend a medicine that will safely lower your acid secretion.
Widespread itching over the body is not common in pregnancy, but it can be very distressing, interfering with sleep and enjoyment of pregnancy. Dry skin and eczema are the most common causes, but sometimes, there may be no apparent cause for the itching. In rare cases, where the palms of the hands and soles of the feet are itchy, it may be due to serious liver disease – a blood test can be done to check for this.
The body's response to the skin stretching in the later stages of pregnancy is believed to result in an itchy rash. We refer to this as PUPPS. Antihistamines and moisturisers can help reduce itching. Find out from your physician or midwife which antihistamines are safe to use while pregnant.
During Pregnancy, Leg cramps happen due to a build-up of acids that cause involuntary contractions of the affected muscles. This may be experienced by very few women, usually at night or in the morning. Leg cramps come in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
If you are suffering from leg cramps, then follow this -
Walk around.
Stretch and massage the affected muscle(s) to disperse the build-up of acids.
Apply a warm pack to the affected area or muscle(s).
At the beginning of Pregnancy, most of the women experience mood changes such as irritability, and Other pregnant women experience feelings of joy. Pregnancy hormones are thought to influence chemicals in the brain, causing mood changes.
During pregnancy, out of 10 women, 1 experience depression. Don't worry; Depression can be treatable. Feeling depressed or ‘down’ during pregnancy, Please immediately contact your GP (doctor)or maternal and child health nurse.
During pregnancy, you experience that your vaginal discharge increases. It may be due to an infection accompanied by itching, discomfort, an unpleasant smell, or difficulty urinating.
In passing urine. Seek treatment from your GP.
Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina, or vaginal virus, is a painful condition that many women experience. Pregnancy increases its frequency. Bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, and vaginal thrush are a few causes of vaginitis. For a diagnosis and course of therapy, consult your general practitioner.
Pregnancy-related varicose veins in the legs are highly common because of several causes, including the increased blood volume in circulation and the pressure of the growing uterus on the bigger veins. Increased venous pressure can also lead to oedema or swelling of the legs, producing pain, a heavy feeling, cramps, and other strange sensations, particularly at night.
If you have varicose veins, it is recommended that you:
Exercise gently and regularly (walking or swimming).
Lie down to rest with your feet elevated when you can.
Try massaging your legs.
Wear support stockings.
Avoid standing for long periods.
Recommended that you contact your hospital or carer if you have any of the following during pregnancy:
less movement of your baby than usual
pain that doesn’t go away
vaginal bleeding
widespread itching of the skin
vomiting that will not stop
leaking amniotic fluid
high temperature
headache that will not go away
severe stomach pain
vision loss or blurred vision
sudden swelling of face, hands and feet.
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