Discomforts in pregnancy: when it is normal and when it is not

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During pregnancy it is normal to feel some discomfort. Some will be normal although uncomfortable, and others will require a visit to the doctor to be more calm. Today we talk about the different discomforts in pregnancy to know how to distinguish what is normal and what is not, and that you can be more calm.

Pregnancy is a very special stage, and everything is lived with great intensity. Things and details that we previously overlooked now take on special importance. And one of those details is our bodily ailments. You have already heard that each pregnancy is a world, and it is. Not even the same woman experiences pregnancies in the same way. So some women may feel certain discomforts and others may feel completely different or none at all. Today we will tell you what symptoms are normal and when to give it the necessary importance, and have a doctor check if something happens or not. Let's see what those ailments are.

Normal pregnancy discomforts

  • Nausea. Especially during the first trimester they are very normal. Our body is adapting to the changes that are to come and it is normal to feel both dizziness and nausea during this process.
  • Urinating a lot. Our bladder is pressed by the uterus during pregnancy, and you will feel like urinating more than usual. Above all, this feeling will increase as the due date approaches.
  • Swelling of the legs and feet. Fluid retention increases with pregnancy, and swollen legs and feet are normal.
  • Insomnia. The growing belly can prevent you from sleeping well and you may suffer from insomnia, especially during the last trimester.
  • Menstrual pain-like discomfort. Discomfort in the lower abdomen is common since it is due to the growth of the uterus.
  • Back pain. Our back curves during pregnancy, added to weight gain and loss of center of gravity, it is logical that our back suffers.
  • Memory failures. Our energies are 100% focused on our baby, and it is normal to suffer from forgetfulness during pregnancy.
  • Fainting. During the first trimester you may experience some fainting or vertigo. If you suffer a lot and after the fourth month of pregnancy, you should consult your doctor.

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Non-normal complaints

  • Vaginal bleeding If you have vaginal blood loss, do not hesitate for a moment to go to your health center, regardless of the month of pregnancy you are in.
  • Decrease or absence of movements of the baby. If you notice that your baby has stopped moving for more than 24 hours, when before you noticed it perfectly, go to your doctor.
  • Fever. Fever is always a symptom behind an infection, and it can put your baby at risk. If you have a fever, do not hesitate to go to your health center so that they can treat it as soon as possible.
  • Loss of amniotic fluid. Amniotic fluid is clear in color, and its pouch should not rupture before 37 weeks when the baby would come to term. If it occurs earlier, it would be a premature delivery. If you notice that you are losing fluid or have broken waters go to the emergency room.
  • Contractions. Unless you are close to your due date, if you have painful contractions, continuously and for more than an hour, it may indicate that the labor is early. See your doctor as soon as possible.
  • Diarrhea. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration for your baby. Pay attention to this symptom.
  • Vaginal infection. If your discharge becomes an unpleasant odor, you may have a vaginal infection. It is usually accompanied by itching and stinging in the area. You should be seen by your doctor.

Because remember ... If you have any symptoms that cause you too much discomfort or you feel strange, go to your doctor. This way you will stay calmer and if there is a problem it can be solved as soon as possible.


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