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Early symptoms of pregnancy and advices for pregnancy problems

Written by Dr. Olena Ioffe | 31-Oct-2019 06:16:41


Early Symptoms of Pregnancy

  • Implantation bleeding: Spotting after conception as the fertilized egg embedded in the uterus.
  • Low abdominal cramps.
  • White, milky vaginal discharge.
  • Sore and swollen breasts and breast pain.
  • Fatigue and sleepiness.
  • Missed period.
  • Nausea or morning sickness.

Later pregnant women may experience:

  • Frequent urination.
  • Constipation
  • Mood swings.
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting.
  • Headache and backache.

Advices for routine problems you may experience in pregnancy.

  • Backache: You can reduce back pain with mild exercise, gentle massage, hot pads, and Paracetamol.
  • Constipation: Increase water intake, fiber diet, and you may use stool softeners and laxatives.
  • Edema:
    • Elevate your legs.
    • Sleep on your side.
    • Severe edema in face and hands may be indicative for pre-eclampsia and need investigations.
  • Gastroesopheal reflux:
    • Eat multiple small meals per day.
    • Avoid lying down within an hour of eating.
    • Medication could be given if with continued symptoms.
  • Round ligament pain: This is often self-limited and could be relieved with hot pads and Paracetamol.
  • Urinary frequency: Be sure that the increased voiding is normal and you should keep taking adequate amount of water.
  • Hemorrhoids:
    • Increase fluids and fibers in your diet.
    • Stool softener.
    • Topical anesthesia and steroids for pain and swelling.