Your Childrens Health

There are many tummy troubles associated with pregnancy. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to combat the most common symptoms.

*Nausea and Vomiting-The increased hormones in your blood cause nausea and vomiting. If you are a victim of morning sickness, try eating dry toast or a cracker a half an hour before getting out of bed in the morning. Get out of bed slowly and avoid sudden movements. Try drinking fluids between meals instead of with meals. If you feel especially sick, sipping peppermint tea may help settle your stomach. Eating bland foods and small, frequent meals will also help.

*Gas-One of the more embarrassing discomforts of pregnancy is an increase in gas. This results from slower movements of the intestines and increasing pressure of your baby on your bowels. Eating small, frequent meals can help. Try to avoid the most common gas producing foods (fried foods, beans and peas). Just like with other ailments, exercise can help reduce gas so make walking a part of your day.

*Constipation-Again, the slower moving bowels and the pressure from your baby are to blame for this common problem. If you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day and eat a fiber rich diet (including whole wheat products, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables) you can avoid constipation. Exercise is also helpful with this problem. Most importantly, use the restroom when you need to and don’t put it off.

*Heartburn-Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water helps with heartburn too! Small meals can help as well as avoiding spicy and fried foods. If heartburn keeps you up at night, then sleep propped up with pillows or try lying on your right side. Sipping peppermint tea after a meal can also help relieve your pain.

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