5 Things To Talk To Your Gynecologist About When Pregnant

When you're pregnant, your body goes through many changes. Some are pleasant, while others, such as morning sickness, headaches, and other issues, are not. While much of what you're going through when pregnant is normal, you should still talk to your doctor if you experience the following five things. Your obstetrician will be able to walk you through your symptoms and can help bring you relief in many cases.

Severe nausea

Morning sickness is a common side effect of pregnancy. While you can expect some nausea and vomiting during the earlier parts of your pregnancy, if you are vomiting so much or are so nauseous that you can hardly get out of bed or keep food down talk to your doctor.

You may not be able to keep enough nutrients down to help your baby grow, or your discomfort can put stress on you and your unborn child. There are prescription treatments your doctor can talk to you about to help alleviate your morning sickness.

Tingling hands/feet

Another pregnancy symptom that can appear alarming is tingling hands and feet. Your body may be experiencing nerve pain or trauma from carrying your child, or you may have a vitamin or mineral deficiency that is causing your discomfort. Your doctor may do some blood work to find out why your tingling sensations are occurring or may recommend exercises to help reduce nerve pressure in your body.

Severe headaches

When you're pregnant, many common pain medicines that you can normally take are off-limits. Headaches during pregnancy are usually hormonal in presentation and hard to treat when you have few resources to keep your body well.

Your doctor will ask you how bad and often your headaches appear. If your headaches are debilitating, there are a few types of painkillers you can be prescribed that are healthy for you and the baby to bring you pain relief.

Constipation

The changes in your hormones along with the pressure on your bowels and uterus can cause constipation or even hemorrhoids. Your doctor should be informed of changes in bowel movements, especially if you can't go as often or you feel pain when you defecate.

Depression

It's a huge change in your body and mentality when you're pregnant, so you can feel overwhelmed. If you feel depressed or uninterested in the things you normally love, you may be experiencing pregnancy-related depression. Never hide the way you feel emotionally and mentally from your obstetrician; their job is to help you find the outlets you need to feel comfortable and stable throughout pregnancy.

Contact an obstetric specialist for more help.


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