Constipation and Diarrhea
Those same pregnancy hormones that make the muscles and ligaments more lax during the birthing process, will also play games with the intestinal organs. A mom-to-be may find she is either running to the bathroom every hour with diarrhea or unable to make a bowel movement pass, no matter how hard she tries.
- Drink lots of water.
- Eating fiber rich foods as the can help keep bowel movements normal and moving. It is important, however, to never push when trying to pass a bowel movement as pushing can lead to hemorrhoids.
Other painful body changes include:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Hemorrhoids
- Body Aches and Pains
- Heartburn and Indigestion
- Swelling
- Other Painful Body Changes
[bmed_ad_r]It is normal for the pregnant woman to undergo many body changes, aches and pains during pregnancy. Most are associated with hormones and the pain will stop when hormone levels return to normal. However, as with any symptom in general, call your doctor if you are concerned about something. Only your doctor can examine you to make sure your symptoms are OK.
You can read about more about body changes that occur during pregnancy by clicking HERE.