Possible side effects you might experiencing during pregnancy Itchiness

Possible side effects you might experiencing during pregnancy

Itchiness due to hormonal changes and the stretching of the skin mainly on the growing belly and the breasts

Avoid hot showers, which can make skin even drier

Use mild soap only and wear loose clothes only

Eczemadue to hormonal changes and a different diet?

Keep skin moisturized

Rip painespecially after the 30th week due to pressure of the baby.

Keeping yourself upright with cushions will alleviate the pain

Thrushalso known as candida, is a yeast infection due to different reasons such as the surge of hormones, the change in diet as well as a general metabolic change during pregnancy. A high sugar intake or wearing too tight clothes can also contribute to getting a thrush ?

Sleepinessespecially in the third trimester as the body continues to grow and change but also getting up at night because of the frequent urge of urination might leave you tired

Try to limit your water and food intake before bedtime and using a special body pillow to sleep will help you to rest better

Crampsdue to changes of gestation the stretching of the uterus or constipation. Cramps are always to be taken seriously and should be discussed with a doctor. Make sure to have an adequate calcium intake. Only drink low fat milk to avoid unnecessary weight gain

Hemorrhoidsdue to swollen veins in the rectal area. They range from the seize of a pea to the size of a grape and can be mildly uncomfortable or very painful and may cause rectal bleeding

Stretch marksusually genetic reasons but also due to the stretching and expansion of the skin. These unsightly scars may occur on thighs, breasts, tummy and buttocks. Massage the skin and keep it moisturized throughout the pregnancy

Varicose veinsswollen veins that may bulge near the surface of the skin causing little discomfort or make your legs feel heavy and achy or even itchy. Try not to gain to much weight as this increases it. Exercise daily and elevate your legs whenever possible. Wearing a special supporting hose or stockings will help too.

Postnatal

Depressionis a type of depression some women may experience after having had a baby. PND can develop within 4 – 6 weeks after childbirth but may also be experienced several months after labor. Physical and emotional stress of looking after a newborn baby but also hormonal changes and worries about being a good mother as well as worries about money and relationship problems can lead to PND. This is not to be mistaken with the so-called baby blue and should be treated professionally

Baby bluesare quite common and occur just a few days after giving birth. You might feel teary, irritable, moody, tired, anxious and worried about the baby. With the right amount of rest and support from family and friends all these signs should lift after a few days?

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