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· 04 Apr 2022

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What to watch out for while pregnant

The news of having a baby, to be able to hold a little bundle of joy in your hands is the most delightful news anyone can get especially if it is the first baby in the family. Expecting a baby takes you through a journey you can never imagine. You will experience emotions you never thought existed as well as many changes in your body.

I hope to bring some information to you regarding pregnancy and things you need to watch out for when expecting through this article. A little discomfort, nausea (morning sickness that stays all day, lol) and vaginal discharge are normal things you will notice during pregnancy but there are many other symptoms that you need to pay close attention to. Remember it is important to contact the doctor even if you feel that the things you are noticing are normal just to be on the safer side.

Here are a few things you need to watch out for during the whole 9 months of your pregnancy.
•    Continuous vomiting
•    Bleeding from the vagina
•    Unusual or too much vaginal discharge
•    Severe headaches
•    Dizziness
•    Weight loss
•    Fever or chills
•    Pain or burning during urinating
•    Feeling out of breath, weak or racing heart
•    Feelings of depression, or anxiety

If you have just heard that you are pregnant or are in your early days of pregnancy then you need to know that certain pains in the early stages could be a sign of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy (fetus in the fallopian tube). If you feel persistent pain on one side of your abdomen or in your lower abdomen then you need to get it checked immediately.

For women after 20 weeks of pregnancy, if you experience a change in their vision or see flashy lights then this could be a sign of eclampsia. Also look out for swelling in your hands, feet, or face, itchy skin, or if the baby is not moving. It is normal to feel uncomfortable in this stage as the baby continues to grow but if you see any of these symptoms then contact your doctor.

Tips on how to avoid complications during pregnancy

It is important to get your entire antenatal checkup done in time to make sure the pregnancy is going on smoothly. Consult your doctor on what to eat, eating green vegetables, and pulses, and taking iron-folic acid and calcium is very important as well. Also, avoid wearing tight clothes and high heel shoes during pregnancy. Contact your doctor immediately if you fall at any time during pregnancy and get yourself checked to avoid later issues.

At the end of it all, don’t worry, stay happy and enjoy your pregnancy the most and soon you will have a little person who becomes your heart and your life.
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