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]]>While most expectant mothers focus mainly on the adequate consumption of essential vitamins and avoidance of the likes of alcohol and caffeine, many are unaware of the body’s increasing need for water.
“Dehydration occurs when the body’s need for fluids are not met. Dehydration during pregnancy can be troubling because it has the potential to harm both mom and baby. Many pregnant women suffering from dehydration have to be hospitalised and treated with intra-venous replacement fluids.”
“Dehydration during the first trimester, can lead to an insufficient amount of amniotic fluid (fluid surrounding the developing foetus). In the second and third trimesters dehydration due to heat exhaustion increases the risk of muscle-cramping, fatigue and even premature labour,” explains independent midwifery consultant, Dr Diana du Plessis.
According to Dr du Plessis symptoms of dehydration in pregnancy include the following:
Although the signs of dehydration in pregnancy may seem obvious, sometimes there may be very little warning before the mother has to be hospitalised.
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]]>From sore boobs, to morning sickness and a sensitive snout, here are the five most common first trimester pregnancy symptoms.
For some moms-to-be, tender boobs is the first pregnancy symptom that they experience (even before a missed period). You can blame this discomfort on pregnancy related hormonal changes as well as increased blood flow to your chest.
This pregnancy symptom shouldn’t bother you for too long. And while it does, be sure to invest in a supportive bra that has enough room for your growing ladies.
This pregnancy symptom hits 50 to 90 percent of women at the six week mark. Dubbed “morning sickness”, the nausea and overall “icky” feeling can occur anytime throughout the day and not just in the morning.
What’s to blame? Hormones of course.
You can minimise the nausea by following these tips;
If you are struggling to keep anything down and as a result, losing weight, then it is best to consult your doctor as you could be suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum.
Hormones are to blame for this pregnancy symptom as well.
Overnight, your sense of smell will increase to superpower level. But, before you pull out the cape and get excited,this also means that your favourite dish will probably smell like rotten fish.
If it really bothers you, try to stay away from strong smelling odors.
Frequent urination starts approximately two to three weeks after conception. After the embryo implants itself into the uterus, it produces the hCG hormone – which means another hormone is to blame for this pregnancy symptom (thanks, hormones).
Unfortunately, this symptom will probably be with you until the end. As baby gets bigger, he or she will put more pressure on your bladder which will also result in frequent urination. So, best you get used to this one.
Your body is working overtime to nourish your baby. No wonder you feel like you have been hit by a truck. Unfortunately, there’s no good news with this symptom. Your fatigue will only get worse as your pregnancy progresses, and then your baby will keep you out of sleep.
Don’t hesitate to hit the snooze button or take the afternoon nap that your body demands.
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