Pregnancy is never an easy ride and your body will be under a lot of stress. When you come towards the end of the pregnancy, you’ll find that you are uncomfortable all the time. The baby is pushing on your bladder and you’ve got aches and pains in places you didn’t even know you could get aches and pains. Unfortunately, this is just part of the process and you can’t make all of that stuff disappear. However, you can make things a little more comfortable for yourself if you try out some of these great methods.
Eat Little And Often
Morning sickness affects about half of pregnant women and it’s down to hormonal changes in your body. Some people suffer worse than others and it can be a real nightmare if you are one of the people that gets it particularly badly. But there is a simple trick you can use to help manage morning sickness; eat little and often. Keep some dry crackers or cereal to hand and eat a small amount around 5 to 6 times a day. This means that you never go too long without eating but when you do eat, you can avoid overloading your stomach and making yourself feel worse. It’s a common myth that morning sickness only happens in the morning, so you need to keep doing this throughout the day.
Visit The Chiropractor
Aches and pains, especially in the back, are so common during pregnancy. It’s no surprise since you’re carrying a person, but a lot of people try to account for the extra weight by leaning back, which puts more pressure on the back muscles and the spine. A chiropractor can help to realign your spine and relieve the pressure, so you don’t get as many aches and pains. They can also help to align your pelvis to give the baby more space and help it get into the right position before you give birth.
Manage Swelling
It’s normal for your legs and feet to swell up when you are pregnant. There is a lot of extra weight and that slows down the circulation, which causes swelling throughout the body, particularly in the lower half. This can’t always be avoided but there are some simple ways to help you manage it. Try to avoid standing still and staying on your feet for extended periods of time. When you are sitting, try elevating your feet and legs to keep the circulation going. Don’t cross your legs either because that will only cut the circulation off even more and make the swelling worse.
Experiment With Sleeping Positions
Finding the right sleeping position when pregnant is so difficult and it’s best to experiment. Sleeping on your side is the safest and most comfortable position. You can also use pregnancy pillows to find a comfortable position. You will find it much easier to sleep if you avoid eating a big meal right before bed too.
Follow these simple tips and you can make yourself as comfortable as possible during your pregnancy.
Conclusion
Even if you’re excited to meet your little one soon, pregnancy can usher in great stress and discomfort. Managing both is important for a comfortable pregnancy, and you can try different methods to do that. However, what works for others might not work for you. After all, pregnancy is also a journey with your own body, but it doesn’t stop there. Post-pregnancy is another journey on its own. A change of lifestyle, a post-pregnancy belly band, and several pairs of yoga pants will be your essentials in that journey. For now, try, tweak, and experiment with the methods mentioned above, and see which ones help you the most.
