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the Mum-To-Be ~ Discomforts In Pregnancy |
| Some
discomfort may be experienced during pregnancy.
This is mainly due to the physical and hormonal
changes occurring in your body. Here are some
tips on how you can relieve discomfort through
diet.
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| Morning
Sickness |
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eating crackers or dry toast 10 - 15 minutes
before getting up from bed. Have a light
breakfast. Instead of 3 meals a day, have
more frequent and smaller meals to avoid
a full stomach, which may cause regurgitation
of food. Other tips include : |
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Avoid
consuming oily and spicy foods. They
may cause irritation for some women. |
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Drink
enough fluids in between meals to prevent
distension, or a feeling of fullness |
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Consult
your doctor if vomiting persists |
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| Heartburn |
| This
is a burning sensation below your diaphram
(the muscle between your lungs and stomach).
This condition is due to the regurgitation
of gastric fluids into the oesophagus (food
pipe). To minimise heartburn, you should
avoid spicy or fatty foods, fizzy drinks
and caffeine. Other tips include : |
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Have
more frequent but smaller meals, as
a full stomach will aggravate the regurgitation
of the gastric fluid |
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Consume
enough fluids between meals. Try to
stand after a meal. Sitting will push
the food upwards and hence cause discomfort. |
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| Constipation |
| Increasing
your fiber intake can help prevent constipation.
Prunes and dried fruits are good sources.
Take more fluids. Having a hot drink after
getting up from the bed helps to stimulate
bowel movements. Exercise and increased physical
activity help to prevent constipation. |
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