Help with Common Pregnancy Problems

Pregnancy is a wonderful thing but for many women who suffer common pregnancy problems and discomforts, it may not always feel so wonderful. The good news is that these problems are only temporary and there are things you can do about it.

Three of the most common pregnancy complaints are:

-heartburn

-nausea

-constipation

Here are some easy, home-remedy treatments you can use for these common but uncomfortable pregnancy conditions.

Heartburn:

-Avoid overeating

-Eat small, low fat meals and snacks

-Avoid spicy foods and greasy or fried foods

-Avoid soft drinks, caffeinated drinks and carbonated drinks

-Don't wear clothing that is tight around the waist

-Don't bend over or lie down for 1-2 hours after eating

-Don't take over the counter medicine for heartburn (or someone else's prescription for heartburn) without getting your doctor's permission

These simple steps can help you if you have problems with heartburn throughout your pregnancy. If your heartburn comes at night, avoid eating just before bed and try propping yourself up with pillows instead of sleeping flat on your back.

Nausea (Morning Sickness)

-Eat small, frequent meals and snacks instead of large meals

-Eat crackers, dry toast or s small cup of dry cereal with you first wake up. Rest in bed awhile before starting your day

-Get out of bed slowly

_Have plenty of fresh air in your room when you sleep

-Avoid foods with strong smells

-Drink liquids between meals instead of with them

-Avoid drinks with caffeine

-Open windows when you cook to air out the odors

-Don't take medicine for nausea without your doctor's approval

-Avoid or limit spicy foods and greasy or fried foods

These tips can help you with nausea or "morning sickness" that often comes with pregnancy. It's also important to note that morning sickness does not always occur just in the mornings and it's not always present only in the beginning of the pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different and every woman is different so you could have pregnancy-related nausea at any time throughout your pregnancy.

Constipation