Excessive salivation
It is a rare but difficult condition to deal with in pregnant women. Although the cause is unknown, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are closely related.
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It is the eating of substances that have no nutritional value or are unhealthy. Eating ice and soil are the most common examples.
Frequent urination
It is a common complaint during pregnancy. It is due to increased circulation of the urinary tract in the early weeks of pregnancy. In the following weeks of pregnancy, the growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder and reduces its capacity, causing more frequent urination. However, symptoms such as burning in the urine, difficulty in urinating, and seeing blood in the urine may indicate infection.
Recurrent fungal infections
During pregnancy, there may be a slight increase in vaginal secretions due to the effect of hormones. However, in case of vaginal burning and itching, it can be treated with locally effective medications.
Varicose veins
Varicose veins may appear on the legs and genital area. The main factor in the development of varicose veins is the slowdown of blood circulation in the legs due to the growth and pressure of the uterus. Elevating the legs and wearing elastic compression stockings are recommended from the early stages of pregnancy.
Back and groin pain
Correcting posture often relieves back pain. The outward growth of the abdomen causes the patient to pull his shoulders back in order to maintain balance, which in turn causes him to turn his head forward to keep his head upright. As a result, physiological curvatures in both the waist and neck areas increase. Pregnancy Chorea and a shoe with a 5cm heel can relieve back pain by correcting posture. Local heat application and back massage can relax muscles and relieve restlessness. Better results can be achieved with back strengthening exercises.
Leg cramps
The exact cause is not known. It can be reduced with medications containing magnesium. Massage and local heat application reduce complaints. You can also do walking exercise by stepping on your heels.
Breast pain
Especially in early and late pregnancy, hormone changes Increased breast circulation may cause pain and a feeling of fullness. Tight underwear and cold application may provide temporary relief. Hormone therapy has no place.
Skin changes
Pregnancy mask; It is the darkening of the skin on the forehead, nose root and cheekbones. It occurs after the 16th week of pregnancy and increases with exposure to sunlight.
Stress lines (stretch lines)
Stretch marks in the breast and abdomen are caused by the separation of the underlying collagen tissue. They form and appear as irregular scars. These lines usually appear in late pregnancy when the skin is tense. It can be prevented with appropriate treatment starting from the 3rd month of pregnancy.
Widespread itching on the skin
Although itching on the abdominal skin and cracked skin areas is normal, some expectant mothers experience pregnancy. Widespread body itching may occur due to the effect of hormones. These itchings, which are benign in most cases, require consulting a doctor to reveal a possible underlying liver bile duct pathology.
Numbness in the hands
Intermittent numbness and numbness in the fingers. Tingling is especially evident in the evenings and early mornings. It is thought to be caused by my nerves being compressed at certain points due to edema and pregnancy posture.
Dental care
During pregnancy, common gingival hypertrophy (tissue growth) and bleeding may occur. During the second trimester (3 months) of pregnancy, dental procedures (cleaning, filling, extraction, etc.) can be performed under local anesthesia.
Immunization
Dead bacteria and virus lovers It can be applied during pregnancy. Tetanus and Hepatitis B vaccines can be administered to pregnant women who have not been vaccinated in the last ten years and are at risk. Vaccines containing live, weakened viruses (measles, rubella, mumps, chickenpox, polio…) can be given 3 months before pregnancy or after birth. These vaccines should never be administered during pregnancy as they may cause the baby to descend.
Exercise
Exercises performed in moderation during pregnancy are acceptable. However, the risk of falls and abdominal trauma is high. Additional movements and unnecessary physical stress should be avoided. There are aerobics and exercise courses (pregnancy schools) for pregnant women.
Travel
It does not adversely affect pregnancy, but women with a history of spontaneous miscarriage and vaginal bleeding during the current pregnancy They should not travel long distances.
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