In the late pregnancy, due to the enlargement of the uterus, the body will have a series of discomfort.
The following is a list of some discomfort that occurs more frequently in the middle and late stages of pregnancy and how to deal with it.
First, it is difficult to fall asleep.
In the later period of pregnancy, the light sleep of pregnant women gradually increases, mainly due to: night urine, leg cramps and growing belly, which are difficult to obtain comfortable posture.
How to deal with:
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Reduce the amount of liquid intake a few hours before going to bed;
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Exercise regularly for at least 20 minutes before going to bed;
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Place pillows between knees, under knees and back to relieve waist pressure;
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Maintain a regular sleep environment in a low stimulation environment.
Second, shortness of breath
Later in pregnancy, the enlargement of the uterus may also exert pressure on the chest cavity, and some pregnant women will feel shortness of breath.
How to deal with:
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Slow down when walking and take a rest.
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When shortness of breath is obvious, lift your arm above your head, which will increase the volume of your chest and breathe more air.
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If shortness of breath persists, severe pain during inhalation, or hypoxia such as purple mouth and nails occurs, seek medical treatment in time.
III. Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are common in early pregnancy, partly due to increased levels of estrogen and progesterone, which slows gastric emptying.
In addition, pregnant women’s sense of smell will also increase, so various smells-such as food, perfume or cigarettes-may cause paroxysmal nausea in early pregnancy.
How to deal with:
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Choose to eat less and eat more, such as six meals a day;
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Eat in an appropriate amount, not to eat too full, also not to fasting for a long time;
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Eat some soda biscuits before getting up in the morning.
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Eat breakfast as soon as possible and eat a small amount of high-protein compound carbohydrates, such as milk oatmeal, milk and whole wheat bread, before going to bed at night.
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Try to smell less and touch less food that makes you sick, uncomfortable and smells more prominent.
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When necessary, taking vitamin B6 multivitamin or lemon once a day is also useful for some pregnant women.
4. Constipation
Pregnant women often suffer from constipation for the following reasons:
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Changes in hormone levels may affect gastrointestinal motility.
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The enlarged uterus compresses the intestinal tract and affects gastrointestinal motility.
How to deal with:
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Increase dietary fiber in diet (e.g. Whole wheat food, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.);
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Drink plenty of liquid every day;
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According to their own ability to properly carry out physical exercises, such as fast walking, yoga, swimming, etc.;
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Defecation should be as regular as possible. It is best to defecate regularly every day. If there is no defecation intention, you can try to drink some water.
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If constipation is serious, you can consult a doctor or pharmacist and choose some safe laxative drugs.
5. Hemorrhoids
During pregnancy, hemorrhoids are easy to occur due to the influence of venous reflux, uterine compression on rectum, constipation and other reasons.
How to deal with:
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Try to avoid constipation;
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Avoid sitting or standing for a long time;
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Use drugs to relieve pain under the guidance of doctors.
6. Varicose veins of lower limbs
Pregnancy affects blood circulation and dilates veins in the legs. Pregnant women with a family history of varicose veins are more likely to occur.
How to deal with:
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Avoid keeping in one posture for a long time, which will restrict the blood circulation in the legs.
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Raise the lower limbs when sitting down or lying down to help the blood of the lower limbs flow back.
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Exercise properly according to your physical strength.
Seven, legs and feet swelling
The enlarged uterus compresses the veins and affects the blood reflux of the lower limbs. In addition, hormone changes can lead to liquid retention and swelling of legs and feet, which is most likely to occur in the lower legs and ankles.
How to deal with:
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Try not to stand for a long time.
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Avoid high-salt diet;
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If edema cannot be relieved during rest and hand and face edema occurs, timely medical treatment should be required to eliminate hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy and kidney problems.
Eight, low back pain
The patency of back pain is caused by back muscle tension, hormone level changes and posture changes.
How to deal with:
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Wear low-heeled shoes that can well support the arch of the foot;
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Avoid lifting heavy objects;
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When squatting down, one should bend one’s knees instead of bending down to pick up things.
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When lying down, take the lateral position with a pillow between your legs and a pillow at your waist as a support.
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Sit on a chair with good support on the back, or put a small pillow on the lower back. At the same time, put your feet on the stool;
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Don’t stand for a long time;
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Proper waist and back strength training before pregnancy;
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Maintain a good posture and straighten your back to reduce back tension.
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If the waist and back pain migrates to the abdomen, changes the body position or does not relieve for one hour after rest, it may be a sign of abortion and premature delivery, and timely medical treatment is required.
Nine, sharp abdominal pain
When changing positions, sharp stabbing pain may occur on the abdominal side, which is usually caused by sudden stretching of ligaments supporting the uterus. Pain may radiate to the thighs.
How to deal with:
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Change posture slowly to avoid sudden turning or movement;
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If the pain is severe or gradually aggravates, uterine contraction or pseudouterine contraction is likely to occur, and relevant examinations should be carried out in a timely manner.
Of course, everyone’s reaction during pregnancy varies greatly, and the above-mentioned symptoms and discomfort will occur to everyone. In addition, if you are particularly worried about physical discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and seek help from a doctor.