Pregnancy: The most likely problems
December 10, 2008
During pregnancy your body experiences a lot many changes, and unwanted anxiety is bound to surface up if you’re not aware of what all can be expected. It’s common to see lots of women spending sleepless nights worrying about their condition and ruminating whether whatever they are going through is normal or not because of lack of awareness. Read through this article to understand what symptoms are normal and when exactly should you call the doctor.
Experiencing slight stabs of pain in the abdominal region is quite normal with nothing to worry at all. The pain and discomfort is a result of the pressure applied, by the growing uterus, on the other organs of the abdominal region. Pain should be a cause of worry only if it is severe or unbearable, that’s when you must call your doctor.
Spotting can be quite alarming for most pregnant woman, but there is nothing to panic unless spotting comes with pain. Spotting just indicates that you need more rest and that’s the advice you’ll get even from your doctor. Some light bleeding can take place around the time when you would normally expect your periods. Although spotting is usual, still you must keep your doctor informed about the same.
During pregnancy, the blood hemoglobin level usually takes a drop and when it’s running too low you might feel weak and dizzy and look pale. Normally, your doctor would prescribe you with some iron supplement, but you should make personal efforts to have iron rich foods such as chicken, whole grains, green vegetables, sweet potatoes and fruit juices.
Cramps in the legs are common and you may experience slight pain lasting even for a few days. Also sudden stretching in the morning can at times produce unbearable shooting pains in your legs. It is usually a result of the added weight that you were carrying and can be managed with a little bit of exercise. Let your doctor advice you on what are the safest exercises for you.
Experiencing high blood pressure is also quite normal, however minimizing your salt intake can help in bringing down your blood pressure levels to normal. A high blood pressure could also result in a blurred vision, however any problems related to vision call for an immediate visit to your doctor’s clinic. These are just about the usual problems that you may encounter during pregnancy, for all other problems it is advisable that you consult with your doctor.
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