COMMON DISCOMFORTS IN PREGNANCY

BACKACHE

Good Posture

Daily walking- 30 mins recommended!

Pelvic rocks

Heating pad

Firm mattress

Massage

Belly band support ( should feel like a hug, not a cinch)

Chiropractor adjustments

BLEEDING GUMS

Use a soft bristled brush

Increase vitamin C intake ( Citrus Fruits, Berries, Bell peppers)

Rinse with warm salt water

CONSTIPATION

Increase Fiber! ( LOTS of Fresh fruits and veggies daily, salad with every meal)

Drink 2-3 quarts daily ( warm lemon water , broth, soups, coconut water, electrolytes, herbal teas)

Exercise (Walk 30 mins every day)

DIZZINESS

Rule out anemia

Avoid low blood sugar by eating every 2 hrs

Avoid Dehydration –leads to low blood volume and dizziness

When rising from bed or a chair, stand up slowly and rest a moment before moving on

Lie on Left side if feeling faint

EDEMA

Elevate feet ( above level of heart ) 20 mins 3 x day

Left Side Lying -while napping and sleeping improves circulation

EXERCISE 30 mins daily!

Walking, pelvic rocks, leg lifts, gentle yoga

Eliminate SUGAR and PROCESSED foods

Whole food,  fresh fruits, fresh veggies daily

Use  Himalayan Pink salt on your foods to taste

FATIGUE

Daily Naps

Evaluate diet

Liquid herbal Iron supplement

NORA TEA infusions

Regular Daily exercise!

HEADACHES

Drink 2-3 quarts water, electrolytes

Eat protein + complex carb  every 2-3 hrs

Naps as needed

Do head and neck rolls, massage,

Peppermint oil on neck and temples

Magnesium Glycinate 1,000 mg

12 in 1 bio plasma cell salts 

HEARTBURN

Definition: A burning sensation or pain in lower esophagus

Avoid Antacids. (they dilute the stomach’s acids making digestion even more difficult)

Avoid oily, rich, spicy and heavy foods

Small frequent meals. Try plant based whole foods.

Drink Fluids- half hour before meals

Ginger Tea: grate fresh ginger into hot water. Steep for 10 minutes.

Papaya or digestive enzymes

Fresh lemon juice in water

HEMORRHOIDS

EXERCISE! 30 mins brisk walk daily

Increase fiber- (fresh: fruits, veggies, whole grains)

DRINK- at least 2 Quarts per day!

Avoid constipating PROCESSED food

Gently tuck the hemorrhoids back up into the rectum with a lubricated finger—instant relief!

Butcher’s Broom capsules 2 caps/ 2-3 x day 

HemCalm Suppositories by Boiron

INSOMNIA

Regular exercise, 30 mins day

NO stimulants, caffeine at all.

Epsom salt bath before bed

Pillows-(between your knees, behind your back, under your belly).

NO screens before bed

Herbal calming tea + Magnesium glycinate  before bed

LEG CRAMPS

Magnesium glycinate 500-1,000 mg daily

Topical magnesium oil

Hydration + electrolytes  (coconut water, pinch of sea salt + lemon water)

Quicksilver – Quinton Hypertonic Electrolytes

Flex foot (toes toward nose) during a cramp

MORNING SICKNESS

NAUSEA

Eat every 2 hours, BEFORE you get sick!

Combine Protein + Complex carbs

Protein snack right BEFORE BED and EARLY AM-Set an alarm!

50 mg B6  2 x day/ bedtime and midday 

Ginger and peppermint tea

ROUND LIGAMENT PAIN

Definition:  A sharp pain or tenderness in lower abdominal quadrants. Pain may radiate.

Avoid jerky movements

Gentle stretching, lie on or bend towards painful side

Apply moist heat as necessary

Provide abdominal support when lying down with pillows

Demonstrate good posture

Use of belly support band

STRETCH MARKS

Risk factors: First pregnancy, rapid weight gain, Family history

Moisturize:  cocoa butter, shea butter, or almond , coconut oils

Gentle massage to improve circulation

Hydration 

Healthy Nutrition- Fresh fruits and veggies daily!

Vitamin C-supports skin integrity