Are you pregnant and do not know how to cope with the discomforts that afflict you? The urban legends, the recommendations of neighbors and the doubts at the time of improving the most common ailments of the embassies are finished. Because everyone has something to say when it comes to recommending which is better for nausea, for heartburn ..., but it is not always proven.
Recently WHO has published its "Recommendations on prenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience" and I am sure that the section dedicated to the most common ailments suffered by pregnant women will be of interest to our readers, since in one way or another they will be reflected in them.
Recommendations on prenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience
The objective of the recommendations on prenatal care is to lay the foundations for the formulation of health care policies and relevant clinical protocols, and although some sections are very specific, the one dedicated to "Interventions for common physiological symptoms" It is the one that can interest us most. In addition, we complement it with the information on our pages that will help you have a better pregnancy.
- Nausea and vomiting. WHO recommends to relieve nausea in the early stages of pregnancy ginger, chamomile, vitamin B6 and / or acupuncture, according to the preferences of the woman and the options available. They are natural options to mitigate nausea in pregnancy.
Heartburn (burning). To prevent and relieve gastric acidity in pregnancy it is recommended to provide advice on the diet and lifestyle. Regarding these tips to prevent burning, we remind you that we have talked about them on our pages. Antacid preparations can be offered to women with annoying symptoms that are not relieved by changing the way of life.
Leg cramps. Magnesium, calcium or non-drug treatment can be given to relieve leg cramps during pregnancy, depending on the woman's preferences and the options available. At the end of pregnancy, cramps in English are frequent.
Low back pain and pelvic pain. To prevent low back pain and pelvic pain it is recommended to exercise regularly during pregnancy. There are several therapeutic options that can be used, such as physiotherapy, fastening belts and acupuncture, depending on the woman's preferences and the options available. Backaches are very frequent and here you have the advice for prevention.
Constipation. It is one of the embarrassing discomforts of pregnancy and WHO points out that wheat bran or other fiber supplements can be given to relieve constipation during pregnancy if the condition does not improve after the modification of the diet, according to the preferences of women and the options available. We remind you of the tips to prevent constipation in pregnancy.
Varicose veins and edema. To treat varicose veins and edema during pregnancy, non-pharmacological options can be used, such as compression stockings, leg elevation and water immersion, depending on the woman's preferences and the options available. Here we leave you the best measures to prevent varicose veins and, in general, circulatory problems in pregnancy.
We hope these tips on how to relieve the most common discomforts of pregnancy they are useful to you and you can pass this stage with a greater well-being and quality of life, which is always important in order to face the final phase of pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood in the best possible way.
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