Pregnancy (cont.)
Morning sickness
In the first trimester hormone changes can cause nausea and vomiting. This
is called "morning sickness," although it can occur at any time of day.
Morning sickness usually tapers off by the second trimester.
What might help:
- Eat 6 to 8 small meals instead of 3 large meals
to keep your stomach from being empty.
- Don't lie down after meals.
- Eat dry toast, saltines, or dry cereals before
getting out of bed in the morning.
- Eat bland foods that are low in fat and easy to
digest, such as cereal, rice, and bananas.
- Sip on water, weak tea, or clear soft drinks.
Or eat ice chips.
- Avoid smells that upset your stomach.
Call the doctor if:
You have flu-like symptoms, which may signal a more serious condition.
You have severe, constant nausea and/or vomiting several times every day.
Nasal problems
During pregnancy, you might have:
Nosebleeds and nasal stuffiness are common during pregnancy. They are caused
by the increased amount of blood in your body and hormones acting on the
tissues of your nose.
What might help:
- Blow your nose gently.
- Drink fluids and use a cool
mist humidifier.
- To stop a nosebleed, squeeze your nose between your thumb and
forefinger for a few minutes.
Call the doctor if:
Nosebleeds are frequent and do not stop after a few minutes.
Numb or tingling hands
During pregnancy, you might have:
Feelings of swelling, tingling, and numbness in
fingers and hands, called carpal tunnel syndrome, can occur during pregnancy. These symptoms are due
to swelling of tissues in the narrow passages in your wrists, and they
should disappear after delivery.
What might help:
- Take frequent breaks to rest hands.
- Ask your doctor
about fitting you for a splint to keep wrists straight.
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