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In this article you will read about pregnancy symptoms, the changes that occur during pregnancy. Waiting for a child is always a magic moment for all women. But before the arrival of this happy event, the body of the future mother undergoes many changes. Yes, it is not only the belly that rounds. The changes affect almost the entire body. Fortunately, these changes are just passenger, and everything becomes normal after the baby is born. What are these changes?

Pregnancy symptoms

Below are pregnancy symptoms. Those are the changes that a woman’s body goes through during pregnancy and how to manage them.

WEIGHT GAIN: Weight gain is without a doubt one of the body modifications that pregnant women experience during pregnancy. But it varies from woman to woman. In the course of the first three months of pregnancy, this weight gain is quite low because of vomiting and morning sickness. Weight gain accelerates as the pregnancy progresses. During the second trimester, the desire to eat increases. No need to deprive you if the excitement is felt. You just need to eat a balanced diet while limiting sugar consumption. By the end of the second quarter, you will get about six pounds more.

At the start of the 3rd trimester, the monthly weight gain is about 1 to 1.5 kg, which makes a total weight gain of 9 to 12 kg before delivery. Note that during the last weeks of pregnancy, it is advisable to be vigilant since inactivity stimulates appetite and weight gain can be surprising.

BREAST SWELLING: Breast swelling is part of the changes caused by pregnancy. The breasts grow and become sensitive to pain under the influx of hormones. The veins darken, and the breast-level blood flow increases. The nipples, as well as the areolas, also suffer the same effect when the hormones affect the pigmentation of the skin. A yellowish substance called colostrum will start to appear during pregnancy. Tip: To limit the weight of your chest, wear a well-fitting bra with a broad hat and wide straps. If it’s excruciating, wear your bra at night too. To improve the tone of the skin, take showers of fresh water. You can also massage. Hands laid flat, perform light massages up the nipple to the shoulder.

THE DIGESTION: Digestion is slower during pregnancy than usual. The stomach empties more slowly, creating a feeling of satiety that lasts longer. Constipation is also possible in this context. However, you should avoid taking laxatives during pregnancy. Be sure to consume enough dietary fiber. It can be found in vegetables, fruits and cereal products. It is also helpful to drink a lot and exercise regularly. If the baby presses harder against the stomach towards the end of pregnancy, this often leads to heartburn. It would be better to give up foods that are difficult to digest such as sweets, too hot or too cold foods and foods that are too spicy or too fat.

PIMPLE ERUPTIONS AND ACNE: If you already have an acne problem, it could become even more irritating during pregnancy. The extra hormones produced by your body cause your oil glands to secrete more oil, which can cause pimple breakouts.

Tip: Clean your face every night and every morning. If you wash your face more frequently, it could make your skin dry. Then use an astringent to remove any remaining oil. Avoid using any astringent designed to cure acne; they may contain acne medications that are not prescribed for pregnant women. Finally, follow this procedure with an oil-free moisturizer. If you find that you are having acne problems, consult your health care provider to treat acne during pregnancy.

PREGNANCY MASK: The “pregnancy mask” is also called melasma and chloasma. Melasma causes dark splatter spots on your face. These spots appear most often on your forehead and cheeks and are a result of increment in the pigmentation. Nearly 50% of pregnant women have signs of a “pregnancy mask”. Treatment: Vitamin B has the reputation of limiting the pregnancy mask. Some dermatologists prescribe a depigmenting ointment to apply on larger spots. Avoid alcoholic tonic lotions and do not expose yourself to the sun.

BACK PAIN: The back is the part of the body that pays the highest price during pregnancy. The extra pounds are not the only ones responsible. The center of gravity moves forward, and suddenly, the back is hollow. Tips: If you work while sitting, take the right posture, don’t cross your legs and don’t stay for hours without moving. If you work standing up, wear comfortable shoes and sit down regularly.

SHINY HAIR: During the pregnancy period, the hair of future mothers also change. They become more beautiful and shinier. All this is caused by the different hormones secreted by the body. During pregnancy, the amount of sebum can also decrease, making hair less oily.

Some pregnant women, on the other hand, have hair that is fatter because of the increase in the amount of sebum. By adopting a balanced diet, you can limit the fall of your hair if this is your problem.

VARICOSE VEINS: Varicose veins are large bluish veins which often show on the thighs and legs in pregnancy period. This occurs mainly because the body perks the extra blood circulation that goes into your baby. Varicose veins may at times make you feel awkward. Sad to say, should there be a trace of varicose veins in your household, there is undoubtedly a high tendency of getting them in the course of your pregnancy.

DRY AND ITCHY BELLY SKIN: As the abdomen grows, your skin becomes more tighten which causes a very scratchy dryness and itching on your skin. If you experience severe itching later in your pregnancy, possibly with nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, and jaundice, you should contact your doctor.

This could be a sign of cholestasis, which is related to the functioning of the liver. Your doctor can perform blood tests to see if you have cholestasis. Cholestasis occurs in about one in every 50 pregnancies and is not a problem after pregnancy.

KIDNEYS AND BLADDER: Pregnant women urinate a lot. This is because waste is produced by the child in the stomach, and must be excreted. The organs also function more intensely during this period. The situation becomes uncomfortable when you cannot hold urine (incontinence) anymore. This can happen during pregnancy because the muscles of the urethra and bladder walls relax during this period.

In conclusion, symptoms of pregnancy in the body during pregnancy remain inevitable, regardless of the progress of science or medicine. Despite the ills and discomforts that can occur, pregnancy is a magical time, and you only have to enjoy it.


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