Common Aches and Pains During Pregnancy, Pregnancy Pains

Your body and your health had been perfectly normal. Until one day, you wake up with the world reeling and you cannot resist the urge to throw up. It seemed like you have walked miles and went rock climbing the night before, with every muscle in your body is aching. You feel like dying. You wonder what’s wrong with you. Relax, you’re not about to die. You are pregnant but your body is just going through some of the common aches and pains related to pregnancy. Here are some of the most common complaints pregnant women go through during the different stages of pregnancy:

Morning Sickness

Morning sickness is one of the most dreaded yet common of the list of aches and pains related to pregnancy. Studies have shown almost 80 percent of pregnant women experience this, some slight and some worst that keeps them indisposed. You can combat morning sickness by keeping your blood sugar level stable by frequently eating throughout the day. You should also void fluids at mealtimes and just focus on eating stomach-friendly foods. Morning sickness usually happens during the first trimester of your pregnancy. During this time you should stay clear of strong and offensive odors as this could offset nausea and vomiting.

Breast tenderness

As your breasts prepare for the production of milk, you can feel that your breasts are swollen and painful, especially if you are pregnant for the first time. You will also find a darkening of the areola or the skin surrounding your nipples to. This will eventually go away as your pregnancy progresses.

Fatigue

Fatigue is another one of the aches and pains related to pregnancy. You may find yourself very tired although you have done nothing strenuous at all. You should slow down because another life is growing inside you. Get plenty of sleep and rest because you need it.

Breathlessness

Being pregnant makes you go breathless when you climb even just a short flight of stairs. In fact, breathlessness would be a constant feeling that seems to get worse as you approach your delivery time but you don’t have to panic. You are breathing for two.

Insomnia

Insomnia is another one of the common aches and pains related to pregnancy. This could be because of anxiety as you think about the coming baby and the new role you will be taking as a parent. The best way to combat insomnia is to try exercising regularly. You can also skip your late-night snacks and drink a glass of warm milk before going to bed.

Backache

Backache is one of the common aches and pains related to pregnancy. You may feel backache at some points in your life when you were not pregnant, but this gets more frequent during your pregnancy. This is usually caused by overstretching of your abdominal muscles, and the hormonal changes that prompt the ligaments in your back to relax.

To help avoid backache, you should avoid activities like running because that may jar your spine. You should also use the proper way of bending, and lifting. You should also change position and not stay sitting or standing for long periods. The best way to avoid backache when you wake up in the morning is to sleep on your side and tuck a pillow between your knees.

Heartburn

Heartburn is yet another one of the common aches and pains related to pregnancy caused by the hormonal changes in your body. To combat this, you should only eat smaller but more frequent meals. You should also avoid spicy or fried foods and drink a glass of milk before you eat. If the need really arises, you can take an antacid or medication that is safe to use during your pregnancy but this requires recommendation from your doctor.

Constipation

Constipation during pregnancy is a common ailment caused by the high levels of progesterone in your body. This causes the muscles of your intestines to slow down and lead to constipation. You can combat this by drinking plenty of water and consuming large quantities of high-fiber foods.

Hemorrhoids

A hemorrhoid is one of the most bothersome in the list of common aches and pains related to pregnancy. This happens when the pressure from your baby’s head pushes the veins around your anus to swell. Applying an ice pack or prescription ointment can minimize the discomfort. You should also keep the area around your anus clean and not strain when you're having bowel movement.

While these common aches and pains related to pregnancy are very discomforting, they will not be there to stay with you for life. These aches and pains will be gone after your deliver your baby and all these sacrifices will dim into the distant past when you will hold your baby in your arms for the first time.

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