Health Care

Pregnancy is a priceless blessing of a family. But in the process of pregnancy, the mother must feel at times that are often mild discomfort. One inconvenience is quite popular among pregnant women is morning sickness, heart burn and constipation.

In early pregnancy, especially the first 3 months of pregnancy, many pregnant women complain of nausea and vomiting in the morning. To overcome this, she can do some things that can alleviate this complaint, namely:

1. Eating breakfast biscuits, toast or cereal without milk.
2. Practicing a diet that often but with little portions.
3. Avoiding strong smelling foods.
4. Limiting consumption of spicy foods, too fatty and fried.
5. Drink liquids between the consumption of fresh food.
6. Eating snack before bed.
7. Sleeping in a room with proper ventilation.

When pregnancy is getting older, my mother also often complain of digestive tract. Because the fetus is growing insistence, she often felt a burning sense of grievance around the abdomen and chest. This is caused by stomach acid that is pulled up to the top because the fetus is growing insistence. To overcome this, she can do a few tips:

1. Eating low fat foods, the portions a little but often.
2. Eat slowly and chew food well.
3. Avoid foods that can irritate the stomach such as: caffeine, peppermint, citrus family fruits, spicy foods.
4. Avoid lying down after eating.
5. Wear loose clothing and comfortable.

Constipation or difficult bowel movement can occur from early pregnancy to late pregnancy. For constipation in pregnant women are not getting worse, then better :

1. Doing exercise or light exercise every day.
2. Drink fluids in large quantities.
3. Eating foods high in fiber.

If constipation has been very disturbing then the mother should consult with a doctor to get a laxative in a doctor’s supervision.