A few days ago we offered you the second part of this series of entries in which we tried to answer the Frequently asked questions of pregnant women in the first trimester of pregnancy.
In that post we talk about how the belly increases, hot flashes, changing flavors and cravings, travel and the need to urinate often.
Today we offer you the third and last entry of those dedicated to the first trimester of pregnancy:
I don't stop having nausea, is something wrong with my pregnancy?
No, nausea and vomiting are very annoying symptoms, but they are common and normal, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy. By week 14 the thing usually changes and they disappear. It is believed that they are related to the presence of the hCG hormone (which serves as a marker for pregnancy tests).
What if during pregnancy I vomit so much that I can't even eat?
In such a case the best is see a doctor to avoid possible dehydration (you lose a lot of liquid and you can't replace it because you throw it up again). To do this, he will prescribe some medication that helps avoid these symptoms.
Is there anything that can be done to prevent nausea?
The nausea of pregnancy is called "morning sickness" because it usually occurs especially in the morning, although it can happen at any time of the day.
Yes when they appear more it is in the morning you can try taking something solid before getting up (a toast, a cookie, ...). If they happen during the rest of the day, it is recommended to eat and drink few amounts at all times, but increasing the frequency, and avoid fatty foods and dairy drinks that are not usually digested too well.
I feel so tired that I can barely do anything, how can I fight this fatigue?
No way, because you shouldn't fight her. If you feel tired, so much that you can hardly do anything, do nothing. Your body is telling you that it needs you to rest and that it needs you to move a little. Listen to him, listen to him and little by little, as the pregnancy progresses, you will begin to notice more energy.
But if the weeks pass and that energy does not arrive?
If this happens it might be interesting to see a doctor to do a blood test and check that you do not suffer from anemia. In any case, they are usually tested during pregnancy and if they had seen something they would have told you (or you can ask about it).
The only thing I think about is in my pregnancy, am I obsessed?
As the days go by and you start to notice some symptoms or you start to see that your future is headed by a different path, a life with children, the feelings can change and the fascination for the baby that grows inside increases. This is normal and natural, so if you notice this simply enjoy your pregnancy and don't worry if you're going around and talking about it with others. Maybe that way you can share what you feel with your partner so that he also knows what happens to you and how pregnancy is evolving.
Do I have to take care of myself more now that I am pregnant?
Well it depends on how much you will take care of yourself before being. The reality is that the healthier and more relaxed you are, the better you will carry the pregnancy and the better your baby will develop. A healthy lifestyle is ideal: healthy and balanced diet, moderate regular exercise and plenty of rest.
In this way the body will be in better conditions for both pregnancy and delivery and postpartum, and some symptoms may be better overcome.
Relax me? I've never known how to do it ...
There are techniques that can help. From relaxation and breathing techniques or massages to taking a regular walk, swimming a little or just sitting down to watch TV or reading a book. It all depends a little on what are the activities that help us stay calm.
If you have other children or a demanding job, you may have to evaluate the possibility of delegating some functions or simply having in mind that there are moments of the day when relaxing will be impossible to save other moments, for example the night, before bedtime, to do activities that help you relieve accumulated tensions.
What if I stop working?
It all depends on the needs of each one. If there are symptoms of tiredness or fatigue, or frequent nausea, it may be appropriate to stop working for a while. Normally in the second trimester women can return to work, because these symptoms tend to disappear and the size of the belly does not bother too much (according to work, of course).
It can be positive to do so because you will be accompanied during the day by your partners, because you can continue with your normal life despite your pregnancy and because you also show that Pregnancy is not something abnormal or a disease.
