- Nausea-vomiting: It occurs in the first 3 months of pregnancy due to hormonal effects, especially in the mornings. Eating dry foods such as biscuits and toast without getting out of bed; eating little and often; not eating fried foods and sauces; It may be beneficial to consume foods such as mineral water, boiled potatoes, rice, yoghurt, salted roasted chickpeas. It usually decreases and disappears after the 3rd month.
- Discharge: Normally, during pregnancy, a transparent, odorless discharge that is not associated with itching may be observed due to hormonal effects. During pregnancy, it is recommended to follow general hygiene rules such as changing underwear daily, cleaning the toilet from front to back with only water, and not washing the inside of the vagina. In half of the cases, there may be changes in renal blood circulation and hormonal effects, and in the second half, frequent urination may occur due to the baby's pressure on the bladder. Burning during urination and change in urine color are signs of infection.
- Varicose vein formation: Varicose veins may occur on the legs, labia majora and minora (labium majus and minus) due to the pressure of the growing uterus. To reduce the formation of varicose veins, it may be recommended to avoid standing for long periods of time, wear compression socks, rest the legs by elevating them and do leg exercises.
- Leg cramps: Deterioration in mineral balance during pregnancy. result occurs. It is recommended to avoid leg massage, hot application and sudden stretching movements.
- Constipation and hemorrhoids: It develops due to hormonal effect, slowing down of stomach and intestinal movements and the pressure of the growing uterus. Drinking plenty of fluids, consuming raw vegetables and fruits, not postponing the need to go to the toilet, walking regularly and taking iron supplements on a full stomach with plenty of water can reduce the severity of this problem.
- Breast tenderness: Use of a supportive and appropriately sized bra and cold application may be recommended.
- Body swelling (edema): It occurs as a result of water retention in the body due to hormonal effects. Edema that occurs only in the legs in late pregnancy does not require treatment. Edema in the face, hands and legs in the morning If it happens repeatedly, medical check-up is required. To reduce edema, it may be recommended not to stand for long periods of time, not to wear tight clothing, and to rest the legs by elevating them.
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