Most Unpleasant Pregnancy Problems
Pregnancy makes women kind of glow from the inside, it is truly a wonderful period… Or it would be a wonderful period if not marred by some totally unexpected reactions from the body. Really, of all the radical changes that have set in, some lead to very discomfiting outbreaks, especially when they occur in public. Doctors are likely to wave them away as less significant, but, being probably normal enough, they are nevertheless embarrassing and acutely worrying – like farting, skin flaws, sudden leaks. Although not grave concerns, they need their amount of attention and handling. So, let’s look into some unwelcome abnormalities a little more closely.
Discharge coming out
Pregnancy can cause a practically constant outflow of discharge, generally as a white or yellowish sticky fluid, staining your undies when you least want it. That happens due to hormone changes and vaginal blood flow. Generally a sanitary pad and some personal wipes are enough to take care of it. Avoid getting rid of it by douche or vaginal deodorants which can cause irritation.
In case the discharge gets too yellow or greenish, too thick or too thin, turns malodorous or burns, consult your doctor, for it may mean you caught an infection.
Sudden leaking
Laughing out loud or sneezing causes leaking. It’s only natural, considering that you are supposed to drink 64 ounces and more a day, and your bladder is pressed upon by the baby. So, it’s understandable and hardly avoidable. Mind that you pee a lot and quite often, so as to get your bladder on the empty side. Take along enough of mini-pads and spare undies.
Also, do Super Kegels for strengthening your relevant muscles: once your bladder is empty, tighten your pelvic floor muscles and keep them tightened. In a while the muscles will release, squeeze them tight again until they begin to sort of tingle. Hold for 20 counts. Super Kegels should be done 5 times a day at the least, not at one go, though.
Gaseous troubles
The stomach feels bloated, you get cramps which can be quite painful and which make you want to break wind when it’s not convenient. Since you’ve got more progesterone traveling in the body, the intestines are a bit slack to ensure the right control. A common constipation treatment ought to settle problems with breaking wind and bloating. On the other hand, it may not. You’d do well to reduce the amount of foods aggravating this condition (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, onions, corn, and carbonated beverages) in your diet. Turn for advice to your health care provider if you find yourself unable to cope.
Stuffed nose
There’s a perpetual need to blow your nose although you don’t have a cold… It’s all because hormonal changes and blood production affect the mucous membranes – they begin to swell, and may even bleed. This condition can be alleviated through making use of saline nose drops, plentiful drinking, and running a humidifier.
If the membranes actually bleed, stay straight, don’t bend back your head, stop the nostrils. The bleeding should stop in several minutes. Keep your nose cold with ice. In case the bleeding doesn’t let up, consult a doctor.
Loud snoring
Those who have never been known to snore can now offend against the night quietude. Again, it’s because of your swollen mucous membranes and the growing difficulty to breathe through the nose. You use your mouth and, consequently, snore. Pile up pillows and get a body pillow that will help you sleep on the side without rolling over on your back. Keep saline nose drops handy to be used before you fall asleep and when you wake up during the night. Use a humidifier.
Profuse sweating
You are perspiring all over your body, sweat running in streams. It’s your body cooling itself – the skin gets warmer because your blood is circulating more than it is customary. Since the metabolism is working in high gear, blood circulation increases. You can’t do very much about it apart from using antiperspirants and talc-free powder; think carefully how you dress so you have layers.
Inside-the-mouth problems
Some women begin to drool, their body starts producing saliva in large quantities, sometimes up to three and more quarts per day. Why it happens no-one knows for sure. You have to deal with it as well you can, spitting out. Seeing you don’t have too much starchy food and drinking lemon juice with water may help out some.
Gums also suffer, beginning with bleeding which may occur after brushing, and the appearance of nodules known as “pregnancy tumors.” This is another outcome of hormonal changes which is relatively harmless and is bound to pass away when the body has returned back to normal. Meanwhile, purchase a softer toothbrush.
The skin goes bad
Discolorations appear on the face and the stomach, veins on the limbs and the neck become more pronounced; the skin may sag on the breasts and in the armpits. Spottiness is the result of the increase of melanin, veins are more visible because of the intensive blood production, and the saggings are hormonal changes as well as the evidence of friction. None of these is very harmful, spots and spidery veins ought to disappear postpartum, meanwhile disguise them with makeup. If the skin tags are in the way, have a dermatologist remove them.
The nipples and the areolas change
The areolas spread around and get darker – one more manifestation of hormonal hyperpigmentation which is believed to make it easier for the baby to find where to suck at. The nipples have little pimples springing up around them which may leak a little. They are glands that lubricate the breast skin that gets stretched tight.
Breast changes are expected to get back to normal, except that your areolas may remain a little darker. But take care not to expose the breasts to the sun or your hyperpigmentation can get fixed for good.
The veins in the legs get bloated
As the uterus presses down heavier and heavier, blood accumulates in the veins on the legs. They swell and grow purple in color. The same thing can happen to the labia veins. Try not to remain standing for a long time, don’t sit with your legs crossed. Wear support hose, prop up your legs as much as you can.
If you develop hemorrhoids (the veins in the anus are playing up), go for regular sitting baths.
