Pregnancy is not without its side effects.
During pregnancy your body will undergo many hormonal changes. These hormone
fluctuations can result in a variety of unpleasant symptoms including:
nausea, fatigue, bloating and fluid retention and mood swings.
What’s a pregnant woman to do? Believe it or not, there
are many changes you can make to your diet that will help minimize
many of the common pregnancy complaints you are having.
Nausea/Morning Sickness – This is one of the more common
complaints pregnant women have, particularly during their first
trimester. Many women find that sipping on some
fizzy soda water with fresh squeezed lemon often helps reduce
nausea. Ginger tea is also another well known remedy for nausea
and morning sickness. If you are still not feeling better, an extra
10 to 25 milligrams of vitamin B6 is often just enough to help
ease nausea. You can take a supplement or try foods rich in B6
such as lean meats, fish and avocados.
Edema – Most women swell a little during pregnancy. The
best thing you can do to ease swelling is drink more water. You
may think you are already drinking too much, but in all reality
you probably aren’t. Some women find that wearing compression
hosiery can also help reduce fluid retention. Some women also find
that a little extra calcium/magnesium can help combat fluid retention
and bloating.
Fatigue – Exercise is often the best way to get rid of pregnancy
induced fatigue. Even if you think you are too tired to work out,
you’ll find you feel much better after exercising. Eating
six small meals per day will also help energize you. Be sure you
also consume foods rich in iron to prevent anemia, a common cause
of fatigue in pregnant women.
Mood Swings – Mood changes are almost inevitable during
pregnancy due to rampant hormonal fluctuations. Be sure you get
plenty of rest to help combat fatigue that can contribute to mood
swings. You might also consider supplementing with essential fatty
acids, which may be beneficial for reducing anxiety and depression.
Don’t forget above all else that most of the symptoms of
pregnancy are just temporary, and before you know it you will be
back to your jubilant, pre pregnancy self!
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Article by Beverley Brooke, author of "Ensure a healthy safe
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