Pregnancy/Maternity

Common discomforts during pregnancy

April 2, 2018
Varicose veins, oedema, and heavy legs

Varicose veins usually appear during the last trimester. Oedema is the result of water and salt retention. It is not dangerous unless related to arterial problems. To avoid this problem, refrain from standing up for long periods of time and wearing socks that cut off your circulation, and try to elevate your legs slightly when you sleep. Your legs may feel heavy during your pregnancy. Don’t panic, it's normal. It's essentially due to the stagnation or slowing down of blood and increased blood pressure in the veins of the legs, as well as the loss of tone of the vein wall.

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Common Symptoms in Pregnancy

The Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Pocket Guide contains advice and tips on conditions that are commonly experienced in pregnancy and other common conditions. Here is a summary.

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

The vast majority of women — up to 85% — experience nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) to varying degrees. 

Diabetes in pregnancy

One in twenty pregnant women will develop diabetes in pregnancy or gestational diabetes (GDM).

Tips for gaining energy while experiencing excessive fatigue during pregnancy

A pregnant woman's body works really hard during the whole process of getting pregnant: needless to say, carrying a baby becomes very tiresome! For the next 9 months, moms-to-be can become very exhausted. Here are a few tips to avoid suffering from excessive fatigue during pregnancy.


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