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Saturday, November 19, 2016

Swelling During Pregnancy - Causes & Treatment

Aarthi 3:41 AM 1

Most of the pregnant women must have come across this problem. It usually occurs during the second and third trimester of pregnacy.

When i was pregnant with maha, i didn't experiece any swelling, but i am experiencing it on this pregnancy. It can be quite frightening at the first time. But it is normal and there is nothing to worry.

Since i have been standing and running behind maha most of my time and also taking rest is really hard for me with a active toddler around me. Also i have been working really hard for my food blog. I think this must been the cause of the swelling. But i didn't experience any huge ones, just a little swelling on the foot. So i thought of sharing my experience and what i do to reduce the swelling.

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CAUSES:

During pregnancy our body produces extra blood and body fluids for the baby. Swelling happens by this additional fluid and blood. Normal swelling is called as "Edema" which is nothing to worry is often seen on face, hands, legs and feet.

Swelling normally starts during the second trimester and last till delivery. For some people it may not happen or even reduce as days pass by.

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It may happen because of,

1)Heat in body
2)During summer time
3)Standing for a long time
4)Long day of working
5)Low potassium intake
6)More caffeine consumption
7)High sodium (salt) intake

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TREATMENT:

1)Avoid standing for a long period of time
2)Eat lots of bananas
3)Reduce drinking coffee and consuming caffeine
4)Reduce salt intake in foods

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5)Drink lots of water
6)Rest your feet elevated as long as possible
7)Swim if you can
8)Avoid wearing tight clothes
9)Wear comfortable shoes

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Foods which helps reduce swelling are vitamin E, C rich foods. LIKE..

Citrus fruits, tomatoes, strawberries, bell peppers, cabbage, broccoli, potatoes, melons, sunflower seeds, sweetcorn, cashews, almonds.

All About Second Trimester - Complete Guide to Pregnancy

Pregnancy Symptoms

Aarthi 10:54 PM 0

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Since i am in my second trimester with my second baby. I thought of sharing all the experience i am feeling right now.

Week 13 to Week 27 falls in this trimester. Normally the nausea and vomiting subsides in this period. It is the most active trimester, so make use of it to the fullest. I was very tired during my first trimester and hardly found my interest to cook. But my second trimester was bit relieving because i got back my energy to do cooking and other chores.

READ:
ALL ABOUT FIRST TRIMESTER
EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS
ALSO CHECK OUT PREGNANCY DIET CHART 1
WHAT TO EAT & WHAT NOT TO EAT DURING PREGNANCY

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Exciting things that happens:

1)Your doctor may show the heartbeat of your baby in the starting of this trimester.
2)You may start feeling little movements of your baby
3)Nausea and Vomiting will subside and you will be able to start smelling foods.

This trimester is the best time to get things planned. And purchasing baby clothes and baby stuffs which you might need. You can even start packing your hospital bag too.

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Scans & Ultrasound:

1)You will be getting your 5th month normal ultra sound scan.
2)You will be getting anomaly scan. It normally helps to find the growth and birth defects in babies.
3)You will be getting a blood test during this period. It helps to detect, cholestrol, diabetics, HIV and many other diseases.

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Symptoms you may feel:

1)Abdominal Ache
Since your baby is growing and so is your uterus. You may feel lots of pressure and pain.

2)Leg pain
Diuring pregnancy your muscle streches and lossens this causes lots of pain in legs and thighs.

3)Back pain
Because of your growing belly, it puts lots of pressure in your back.

4)Shortness of breath
As uterus grow it crowds the lungs, making it a little harder for the air to flow which causes shortness in breath even if you walk a little distance.

5)Pain in the joints
As there is much weight putting on your uterus. it puts pressure on your thighs.

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6)Stretch marks
Since your belly starts growing, stretch marks may start appearing.

7)Emotion Changes
This is what happens from the first trimester itself., sometimes you will be feeling over joyed, sometimes too sad.

8)Bleeding Gums
Hormone changes will send more blood to your gums which may cause them to get more sensitive and make them bleed more often when brushing.

9)Breast Enlargement
Your breast will get more bigger and tender, it is getting ready for your baby to feed.

10)Headaches
You may get headache more often.Dont take any medicine without doctors precautions.

11)Heartburn and Constipation:
Heart burn is one of the most common thing during this trimester. it is advised not to consume any fried food or spicy food after 6 in the evening. If you feel hungry have light foods and fruits. For constipation, have banana, warm milk, lots of liquid foods.

Early Pregnancy Symptoms - All About Pregnancy

Pregnancy Symptoms

Aarthi 1:55 PM 2

First this blog started as a place where i share my little angel maha's pictures and naughty things which she do. Now it is has got into a complete baby blog where i share all about baby, baby care, baby, toddler & kids recipes..Today when i was thinking what to write in this post, i decided to start a entire section dedicated to pregnancy.

I still remember all the stuffs which i went through my pregnancy. So let me start a new section for pregnancy. First topic i am gonna write about is symptoms..

I am sharing my own experience as well my reference from googling. All the images are from google search, just to make this post interesting..

1)Swollen or Sore Breast

This is the first thing you might notice, this is one of the early symptoms. You may feel some pricking sensation as well a heaviness in the breast, specially around the nipple area. You may find your usual bra little uncomfortable, it can be noticed after 4 weeks of conception. Dont worry this is normal and may subside in few months.

Areola Colour darkens a little. This the brown area surrounding your nipples. This is one of the early symptoms. I have read somewhere that this happens because newborns have limited vision and this darkening helps them in locating the nipples.

2)Shortness of Breath

You may feel so tired and even a few foot steps will leave you short of breath. This is because thegrowing fetus need oxygen. This may continue throughout your pregnancy.

3)Fatigue & Tiredness

Feeling sleepy and so tired is one of the early symptoms..It is because of the hormones change in your body. Not to worry, it may vanish after the first trimester.

4)Nausea & Vomiting

This is one of the symptoms which i got. Everyday when i lie on bed and try to get up from bed, i feel that the whole room is spinning. And for me brushing my teeth was the hardest part, i can't even take the brush near my mouth.

It is called as morning sickness. You will be oversensitive to smells and even the smell of tadka can make your vomit. I didn't even enter my kitchen until i was in my second trimester. For me this stopped after my first trimester, but for many people it will continue throughout their pregnancy.

5)Frequent Urination:

You will be visiting the bathroom atleast 15 to 20 times a day, even though you only pee few drops each time.

6)Headaches, Backaches & Cramping:

Due to hormones change you may get headaches often, Back pains will start early and will stay until and after delivery. This is because the ligaments are loosening..Get a snoogle pillow which may comfort you a lot.

7)Food Cravings:

You will be craving for different foods (i started craving for yogurt rice & mango pickle which was the only food i ate until my second trimester). And your most favourite food will turn you off.

8)Constipation & Bloating:

You will always feel full and heaviness in stomach. And going to bathroom will be your worst nightmare. Try to eat bananas and drink lots of water, which might helps.

9)Mood Swings:

Feeling so moody all the time, yelling at your loved one for smallest things. Not to worry, it is all because of hormones change..You will get back to normal soon.

10)Feeling feverish:

Suddenly you feel heat getting all over you and feeling feverish more often, can be a symptoms.

11)Light Spotting:

Not everyone gets this, you may feel little bleeding which will be much more lighter than normal This is because you may actually be experiencing implantation bleeding, where the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall and causes a little bloodshed.

11)Missed Period:

If your cycle is regular and you didn't get your period even after a week, then its time to have a pregnancy test.

Before saying bye, if you think you are having these symptoms, then CONGRATS! go have a pregnancy test right now!