Avoid First Trimester ‘Snags’
Congratulations, you’re pregnant!! Now what? The first trimester of pregnancy can be one of great joy for the parents-to-be as you imagine your new life with your lovely new addition. The trimester, however, can also come with a few snags that leave the mothers-to-be feeling queasy and downright tired.
Listed below are the three most troublesome symptoms many women face the first trimester and remedies to soothe them.
Exhaustion
Plenty of rest has been prescribed to pregnant women for ages, especially the first trimester for baby’s swift development. Working moms especially should take frequent bathroom breaks and breaks for quick snacks. Taking your prenatal vitamins and trying to keep a low-key exercise regiment will also help you beat exhaustion. Ask your doctor about vitamin B-6 and what exercises are best for you. If you have a history of anemia, low iron may also contribute to fatigue. Consult your doctor on this issue and you may be prescribed iron tablets in additional to your prenatal vitamins.
Nausea and Vomiting
Eat small meals frequently. Keep a snack-pack consisting of travel crackers and small juice boxes in your car for nausea emergencies. Don’t continue eating after feeling full. According to physicians, vitamin B-6 in combination with a ½ Unisom twice a day has helped many women with nausea. As with any medications or over the counter drugs, consult your doctor before taking these. Most women have a decrease in nausea after the first trimester and some never experience it the entire pregnancy.
Food aversions
Many foods that were once your all-time favorites may become utterly undesirable. Not only the smell, but simply the thought of an unwanted dish will make you queasy. If you absolutely don’t want to eat a particular food, then don’t eat it! The distasteful thought of this meal will forever linger in your mind and will surely cause waves of nausea. Instead, find healthy, delicious foods that you enjoy eating and indulge in them regularly. Avoid greasy meals; they may bring the same effect. Stock up with fruit, vegetables, and lean meats. During the first trimester and throughout your pregnancy, you’ll find that finger snacks such as grapes, nectarines, dry cereal or cut up veggies are surprisingly delicious and easy to digest.
