No two pregnancies are alike. Some women feel pregnant even before the pregnancy is confirmed while some don’t experience any symptoms at all. And for some women, the entire nine-month journey is an ordeal. Here are some common concerns during pregnancy...
You don’t need someone to tell you that alcohol, smoking, and drugs should be avoided for the next nine months. But what if you’ve had a few drinks before you realized you were pregnant? It is fairly common since most pregnancies are unplanned. If you’ve been drinking before the pregnancy tests came back positive, that’s probably alright.
As for occasional drinking, nobody knows how much alcohol it takes to harm the fetus. That is perhaps why, it’s best to avoid drinking altogether until the rest of the pregnancy.
Similarly, Smoking exposes your body to tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide and other dangerous chemicals. You may not smoke, but secondhand smoke is equally harmful. It increases the risk of miscarriage in early pregnancy and triggers preterm labor. Children exposed to smoking while in the womb may develop breathing problems and are likely to have asthma, colic, etc.
Alternatives like nicotine patches and e-cigarettes are not safe as well.
Drugs are equally dangerous and can cause birth defects and miscarriage.
From the moment you announce your pregnancy, people will bombard you with advice and questions. These opinions are old wives tales, so don’t take them to heart. For example, Indian women are told to avoid papaya and pineapple, but these fruits are full of nutrients and safe for pregnant women.
But raw papaya should be avoided as it contains latex, a substance that may trigger uterine contractions.
Similarly, raw and cured meat should be avoided to minimize the risk of toxoplasmosis. Meat should be well cooked and without the trace of blood. Raw eggs contain salmonella bacteria and may leave you with a nasty food poisoning.
Women often experience light bleeding at some point in their pregnancy. If you notice light bleeding – similar to what you see at the beginning or the end of your periods, relax, because this is normal. Spotting usually occurs when your baby implants itself on the uterine wall. This is called implantation bleeding and occurs around the time you expect your period.
Sex also triggers light bleeding. Both these situations are normal and not a cause for worry. But there are some situations that demand the immediate attention of a medical practitioner. Call the doctor if the bleeding is severe. Sometimes bleeding is accompanied by a sharp pain around the abdomen.
UTI or urinary tract infections often manifest as fever accompanied by shivering. Contact the doctor immediately if you have a fever greater than 38,5°C (101°F).
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