Some Pregnancy Aches and Pains To Expect During Pregnancy

For someone who has just been married or one who longs to have a baby, nothing can be more exciting than knowing she is pregnant. The excitement is uncontrollable, and there is that eager longing for the day when she can finally hold the baby in her arms.

In the midst of all the excitement, however, are many pregnancy aches and pains. In spite of all the wonder and beauty, pregnancy is actually a difficult time for a woman. She experiences a lot of stress, both mental and physical, during this time.

Consider, for instance, the tenderness around the belly area. This is due to the expanding uterus. Although not really a big concern during the early stage of pregnancy, the pain can be unbearable come the 20th week of the pregnancy.

There is also increased vaginal secretion during pregnancy, a condition that results to increased secretion of leucorrhea or odorless but clear/whitish discharge. As long as the color of the secretion stays clear or white, there’s nothing to be anxious about, but watch out when the discharges turn greenish-yellow and emit a foul smell. This is no longer normal and must be reported immediately to your doctor. Alert your doctor, too, when you experience soreness or pain around the vaginal area.

Hormonal changes can occur with pregnancy. The palms of your hands and the soles of your feet may turn reddish. When they do, you are said to have palmer erythyma, a normal result of hormonal changes following pregnancy. This is usually not treated because the condition normally disappears after giving birth.

Among other issues of great concern to pregnant women are skin tags. Skin tags develop when the skin rubs itself against skin or cloth.

Some women experience phylogenic granulomas --- these are tumor growths found in your gums. These are non-cancerous, so they are harmless. Just like palmer erythma, phylogenic granulomas disappear even without treatment after birth.

Carpel tunnel syndrome, a condition involving the nerves in the wrist, may also occur. To relieve yourself of this syndrome, try elevating the affected hand or put a plastic splint when going to bed at night. Generally, this disappears on its own after giving birth, but some women have to undergo surgery to correct the problem.

Hip soreness is another discomfort often felt by pregnant women. This results because hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy cause the ligaments to stretch and the cartilage to soften up. To alleviate the problem, change your sleeping position often.