It's normal to feel some pain while pregnant. Here are some tips that may help ease those uneasy feelings.
Upset stomach and throwing up
- Eat five or six small meals a day so that your stomach has food in it most of the time.
- Eat only foods that you can handle, even if you have a craving.
- If your body does not want a certain food, don't force it.
- Some women feel less sick when they wear acupressure bands, which are wristbands that ease seasickness and may help with morning sickness too.
- Try eating foods made with ginger, like ginger cookies or ginger tea.
Heartburn
- Stay away from fatty foods and foods that may give you gas.
- Eat small meals often, rather than large meals less often.
- Prop yourself up with a pillow instead of lying down flat.
- Antacids and other heartburn medicine may be helpful, but talk to your doctor first to make sure they are safe to take while pregnant.
Constipation and hemorrhoids
- Drink at least eight to 12 glasses of water per day
- Eat foods that are high in fiber, such as whole grains and fresh fruit.
- Work out daily - go for a daily walk or do something just as mild.
- High-fiber products may be helpful, but talk to your doctor first to make sure that they are safe to take while pregnant.
Backaches
- Try some mild exercises for your belly and lower back to take away some of the pain.
- Stand and sit up straight as much as you can.
- Get more sleep at night and make sure you are resting throughout the day.
- Get a massage or ask someone to rub your back.
- Put a heating pad or cold pack on the painful parts of your back.
- Taking a warm bath before bed may take some of the pain away and help you sleep better.
Swollen legs and feet
- Try adding a walk to your daily routine, unless your doctor tells you differently.
- Do not sit or stand for a long time.
- When sitting, avoid crossing your legs at your knees.
- Rock or glide in a rocking or rolling chair if you have one.
- Sit with your feet up.
- Drink at least eight to 12 glasses of water a day, and more when exercising in warm weather.
- If you can, swim in a pool that is not too warm.
Trouble sleeping
- Mild or medium workouts during the day may help you sleep at night. Try not to work out too close to your bedtime.
- Take a warm bath before bed.
- Drink some milk or decaffeinated tea.
- Get a massage or ask someone to rub your back.
- Play soothing music.
- Sleep aids may help, but talk to your doctor first to make sure that they are safe to take while pregnant.
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