Some changes happen to the new mother when
pregnant.Nausea
and vomiting – The body reacting to the hormones of pregnancy.
Heartburn/intestinal
gas – digestion may work slowly due to enlarging uterus crowds your stomach.
Constipation
– the growing uterus takes up part of the space of the digestive system and
iron and vitamin supplement may cause constipation in some cases.
Hemorrhoids –
Increased circulatory volume causes dilation of the veins in rectum and vagina
and adds pressure from growing uterus.
Breasts – increase in size
during pregnancy and after 5th month,breasts may produce colostrums,yellowish
fluid from the nipple.
Muscle cramps – Calcium which affects muscle
contractions,is less easily absorbed during pregnancy and pressure from your
growing uterus slows circulation to the legs.
Varicose veins – Veins in your leg
can become overloaded as a result of slowed circulation from a greater quantity
of blood and from increased pressure on the veins caused by the growing uterus.
Swelling feet,hands and legs –
The body naturally holds water during pregnancy and the growing uterus puts
pressure on blood vessels,which return blood from the legs.Tight clothing and
long periods of standing should be avoided.
Faintness – Low blood pressure,which
can occur if you stand for long periods of time,may cause faintness.Faintness
may also result from low blood sugar or decrease iron in your blood(called
anemia)
Headaches – persistent headache in
the forehead area with blurred vision.
Shortness of Breath – After the baby
drops into the pelvis,you may find a relief.Your growing uterus takes up part
of your breathing space.It causes pressure on your diaphragm.
Backache – As your body’s size and
shape changes so does the centre of gravity,putting additional strain on the
lower back and this can cause muscle
strain.
Stretch marks – Because the skin is stretched beyond its normal
elasticity,small red lines appear on the abdomen,upper thighs,breasts and
buttocks.
Vaginal Discharge – Increased blood supply and hormones may cause your
vagina to increase its secretions.