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From the 12th week of pregnancy, stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and the characteristic fatigue of the first three months of pregnancy usually remit. The general state of health improves a lot and you will feel more vital. In the mirror, you will see how your waist has already disappeared and the hips are rounding out.
Take time every day to take care of your pregnancy and do not forget that it is very important lead a healthy lifestyle. It is also essential to eat by a balanced diet rich in calcium, which allows you to acquire all the necessary nutrients for your well-being and the development of your baby. And don't forget your physical appearance. Taking care of yourself to prevent the traces of your pregnancy from accompanying you for the rest of your life is essential at this time.
Chloasma gravidarum. Exposure to the sun or sunlight predisposes the skin to the appearance of spots, when hormonal changes occur simultaneously in the woman's body. The forehead, cheekbones, and mustache area are the areas of the face most prone to chloasma gravidarum. In some cases, it usually disappears after delivery, but in others its imprint remains. To avoid unsightly stains, it is essential not to sunbathe and always go outside with a cream with a high sun protection factor or filter (greater than 30). After the pregnancy, the spots can be treated with depigmenting creams, with the use of peels chemical or laser treatments.
Constipation. To prevent this problem, it is essential to eat fiber, drink plenty of fluids, and exercise regularly. As for fiber, it is not advisable to take supplements in pills or tablets. Increase your intake of fruit, whole wheat bread and legumes, which are the foods that provide the most fiber to our body. Drink two liters of water a day to improve your intestinal transit and, do not forget to drink during meals, since if the food you eat contains a good amount of fiber, the water will increase its size and exert a drag function that will improve the constipation. To regulate the proper functioning of your intestine, try to go to the bathroom always at the same time, to make regularity a habit.
Swollen ankles and feet. To help combat this annoyance, it is recommended: do not stand for long, sit with your legs up, wear comfortable shoes (never with a heel greater than 4 cm), use special stockings for pregnant women, drink a lot of fluids and put little salt to meals.
Flatulence. A diet rich in fiber, drinking plenty of fluids, and gentle exercise such as walking will prevent constipation and gas. Also, try to eat frequent small meals, avoid carbonated drinks, eat slowly and in a relaxed environment to avoid swallowing air, avoid certain foods that promote gas retention such as cabbage, broccoli, fried foods, desserts with sugar and dried beans.
Hot. The feeling of heat can overwhelm you and make you feel dizzy. To avoid this, it is important that you avoid being in small, poorly ventilated or closed and crowded places. Wear suitable clothing, preferably made of natural fibers such as cotton, linen or yarn, which are the ones that provide the best ventilation and ventilation. And drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. In the summer, you can alternate the water and juices with an isotonic or sports drink. Due to its content in mineral salts, they prevent dehydration and take care of your tension.
Hair removal. You need to be careful with the method you use to remove hair because your body is undergoing a series of changes and some of the traditional hair removal methods are the most suitable during pregnancy. This is the case with hot wax because it affects circulation and can promote the appearance of varicose veins, and with permanent hair removal methods such as electrolysis or laser, since it is not good to subject the body to small electric shocks or to any type of rays during gestation. Therefore, the most convenient methods to remove hair during pregnancy are cold wax, electric machines and depilatory creams.
Itchy skin. They are relieved by applying moisturizers, which also prevent stretch marks. Choose those that have rosehip in their composition because it favors the elasticity of the skin. Apply cream in the morning, after the daily shower, and also at night especially on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs, and on the chest. Thus, you will keep your skin hydrated, safe from the formation of stretch marks and itching.
Tenderness in the chest. Wear cotton bras, non-wired and with wide straps to support the increase in breast volume. To avoid rubbing, you can use special nursing pads, which are also absorbent, and can help reinforce the protection of the nipple.
Frequent urination. Avoid holding back the urge to urinate. To combat excess urination, limit your intake of diuretic beverages such as coffee, tea, and sodas, which contain caffeine and may be responsible for more frequent urination. If frequent urination problems also appear at night and you must get out of bed several times, avoid drinking liquids two hours before bed, but make sure you drink enough during the day. And if what you suffer is urine leakage, resort to sanitary pads or diapers, although it is not common to reach that point. Kegel exercises will strengthen your muscles in the perineal area and will also help you avoid involuntary losses. It is important to do them daily to prevent urine leakage.
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