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Pregnancy disorders and diet nausea, vomiting, dizziness, swelling

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Pregnancy disorders and diet nausea, vomiting, dizziness, swelling

Pregnancy is undoubtedly a special and challenging time for every woman, and it involves many changes in the body, sometimes leading to unpleasant ailments that affect well-being and daily functioning.

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1. Boredom and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is one of the most common ailments affecting women during pregnancy. The popular term nausea can affect up to 7080% of expectant mothers (M. Bustos, R. Venkataramanan, S. Caritis 2017). It occurs especially in the first trimester of pregnancy, but sometimes lasts longer. It usually lasts until 22 weeks of pregnancy but at about 10%. However, if women are able to breastfeed before the end of pregnancy.

2. Reinsurance

They can occur at any stage of pregnancy. They are caused by hormonal changes (mainly high levels of progesterone, which affects the release of intestinal peristalsis and an elongated intestinal tract) and a constantly enlarging uterus compressing the ovaries. Sometimes they are also due to reduced physical activity of the expectant mother or low fluid intake.

3. The Zgaga

This is a feeling of burning and burning in the throat, esophagus and breast cavity. It is a symptom that is often seen in pregnancy (especially in the third trimester) and goes away completely after giving birth. This is caused by gastrointestinal reflux, which is the withdrawal of the food content to the stomach.

4. The swelling

Swelling occurs more frequently in the second half of pregnancy and is associated with excessive accumulation of water in the body. It mainly affects the lower extremities (feet, ankles or pelvis) and the hands, and may be accompanied by nausea, cramping or feeling heavy. These diseases result from increased blood circulation and obstructed drainage from the venous and lymphatic vessels. Swelling may be greater on hot days or if a woman also spends a lot of time sitting down. A very important part of preventing menstrual cramps is proper rest.
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