Ways to Alleviate Pregnancy Discomforts From TheNewYorkDoula.com
Stephanie Heintzeler of The New York Doula lists some great tips to alleviate pregnancy discomforts. These are to help you ease the pain and difficulties experienced during pregnancy.
Brooklyn, NY, July 01, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Carrying that little bundle of joy inside your womb involves a lot of physical and emotional changes that can lead to strange symptoms and discomforts. While all of these challenging stages are normal, there are some things that you can do to ease these aches thus prepare yourself for the successful delivery of your baby.
Nausea and vomiting. Commonly known as the morning sickness, nausea and vomiting usually start before the 9th week of pregnancy. Majority of women experience these symptoms for 16 weeks of pregnancy, while others may even have some sickness until their last week of pregnancy. In order to cope with this, eat small frequent meals and avoid spicy and fatty foods. A diet which is high in protein and complex carbohydrates, along with green and leafy vegetables, may help lessen the severity of nausea. Lastly, go to bed earlier and avoid stress for this will only aggravate the sickness. Acupuncture also helps tremendously for morning sickness or general nausea.
Body pains. Also called as implantation pain, this cramping feeling happens when the embryo is setting in the uterine lining. The pressure caused by the baby’s head, increased weight, and loosening joints may cause abdominal pains, tingling and numbness around the ribs, lower back aches, and even leg or foot cramps.
To reduce backaches, exercise regularly. A light exercise like a nice stroll or a quick dip in the pool can energize your body and help you cope with sore spots. Finding a seat with good support can also help.
Another way is to eat in moderation and try to keep weight gain within the recommended range which is 25 to 30 pounds, so as to lessen the pressure on your lower body. For leg cramps, a gentle massage or light stretching with toes flexed can help rest the muscle.
Constipation. Due to the physiological changes associated with the growing baby, such as the increased pressure of your uterus on your rectum, constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. Eat foods that are high in fiber such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grain cereals, breads, and brown rice. Also, make sure to drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day, or add up a glass of prune juice to complete your daily dose of fiber.
Fatigue. As the body tends to work overtime to provide a nourishing environment for the fetus, pregnant women may often feel tired. For you to regain enough strength needed for the entire pregnancy period, make sure to complete eight hours of sleep everyday and take short naps.
For more advice and education during pregnancy, call Stephanie Heintzeler of The New York Doula, TheNewYorkDoula.com at NY 917-399-2031, 646-863-9739 and Germany 0151-25203342 or email info@thenewyorkdoula.com. Stephanie is a German-educated midwife, acupuncturist, and US-educated Doula who has successfully delivered over 1200 babies in Germany, as well as supported almost 150 couples during labor and birth in New York. She has already worked with 200 parents in their postpartum phase and held childbirth classes for approximately 800 expecting couples. Come to Stephanie, TheNewYorkDoula.com, to help you…Deliver the Birth You Want.
Nausea and vomiting. Commonly known as the morning sickness, nausea and vomiting usually start before the 9th week of pregnancy. Majority of women experience these symptoms for 16 weeks of pregnancy, while others may even have some sickness until their last week of pregnancy. In order to cope with this, eat small frequent meals and avoid spicy and fatty foods. A diet which is high in protein and complex carbohydrates, along with green and leafy vegetables, may help lessen the severity of nausea. Lastly, go to bed earlier and avoid stress for this will only aggravate the sickness. Acupuncture also helps tremendously for morning sickness or general nausea.
Body pains. Also called as implantation pain, this cramping feeling happens when the embryo is setting in the uterine lining. The pressure caused by the baby’s head, increased weight, and loosening joints may cause abdominal pains, tingling and numbness around the ribs, lower back aches, and even leg or foot cramps.
To reduce backaches, exercise regularly. A light exercise like a nice stroll or a quick dip in the pool can energize your body and help you cope with sore spots. Finding a seat with good support can also help.
Another way is to eat in moderation and try to keep weight gain within the recommended range which is 25 to 30 pounds, so as to lessen the pressure on your lower body. For leg cramps, a gentle massage or light stretching with toes flexed can help rest the muscle.
Constipation. Due to the physiological changes associated with the growing baby, such as the increased pressure of your uterus on your rectum, constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. Eat foods that are high in fiber such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grain cereals, breads, and brown rice. Also, make sure to drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day, or add up a glass of prune juice to complete your daily dose of fiber.
Fatigue. As the body tends to work overtime to provide a nourishing environment for the fetus, pregnant women may often feel tired. For you to regain enough strength needed for the entire pregnancy period, make sure to complete eight hours of sleep everyday and take short naps.
For more advice and education during pregnancy, call Stephanie Heintzeler of The New York Doula, TheNewYorkDoula.com at NY 917-399-2031, 646-863-9739 and Germany 0151-25203342 or email info@thenewyorkdoula.com. Stephanie is a German-educated midwife, acupuncturist, and US-educated Doula who has successfully delivered over 1200 babies in Germany, as well as supported almost 150 couples during labor and birth in New York. She has already worked with 200 parents in their postpartum phase and held childbirth classes for approximately 800 expecting couples. Come to Stephanie, TheNewYorkDoula.com, to help you…Deliver the Birth You Want.
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