A Bun In The Oven – All you need to know
If you are a first time mom, Sister Monyatsi from Rustenburg edges you to read through this prospectus. A lot of us women have a lot of questions especially when we are pregnant. Some questions can be asked, some are too obvious, and sometimes we experience things we have never heard of because, the truth of the matter is that no one really has the time nor the energy to tell you every little detail they’ve went through during their pregnancy.
A great majority of women who have had kids will tell you all about what a pleasant feeling it is to feel your baby kick for the first time, how they enjoy the special treatment from family members as well as partners, and their horrible moments. They’ll be complaining, but very few will tell you how they solved their issues.
Here is a brief summary of the most frequent difficulties you’ll most probably face when you’re expecting, and how you can better the situation.
Hormonal changes that occur in the body causes bleeding gums which are often one of the first common indicator of pregnancy, and this is because your mouth is likely to become more prone to b bacteria and dental plaque. Like most difficulties during pregnancy, you may alleviate this by using a soft tooth brush and special toothpaste for pregnant women, consult a dentist if you experience pain. A sufficient amount of calcium daily is a good investment for you and your unborn baby.
Breast and Shoe engorgement, from the beginning of pregnancy your breasts may be sensitive. From time to time they’ll balloon up, extremely become sensitive and even sore, expect darker and bigger areola, yellowish fluid known as colostrums may also drip from it. Same goes to your shoe size, your feet may swell up and sometimes wont shrink back to their normal size after you deliver. Get a bigger comfortable size of both the bra and shoes, and make sure they’re neither too tight nor too loose.
Just like in your teens, too much fat secretion lead to pimples and acne emergence. Cleanse your face twice daily and use cosmetics suitable for your skin type, and check whether the product you’re using contain ingredients suitable for pregnant people. As always, apply sunscreen every time you leave the house, even under your make up, and try using natural products that contain ingredients such as aloe, avocado, water, and more .
Not only do pregnant women suffer from stretch marks, they appear when have rapid and abrupt increase or decrease of your weight in which the skin is stretched or shrunk, and will appear most often in the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, knees, or breasts. Some people inherit stretch marks which is unfortunate because it this is the case, it’s unlikely to succeed preventing them. However, special cosmetics for pregnant woman can try avoiding them; after the first trimester, spread the product on the marks at least once per day, then twice daily after 4-5 months.
Constipation occurs in almost every second pregnancy, and some of its main reasons are hormones, stress, and anxiety. But, foods that are rich in fibre like fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, oats, and more will alleviate the problem. Moreover, accept plenty of fluids including fresh juices, mineral water and tea but avoid coffee and a lot of caffeine.
Symptoms like the ones above will become a faint distant memory as soon as you see the face of your little angel. Majority of women stress about the process of pregnancy, but the best you can do is to prepare yourself, know what to expect, worry less, and enjoy the fun of being pregnant.
Clinics you can visit in Rustenburg for check-ups and answers:
Rustenburg Clinic – 014 294 3264
Medicross Medical Centre – 014 592 8562
Life la Femme Clinic – 014 594 9500
Article: Tshireletso Malapile