{"id":11914,"date":"2023-03-23T18:12:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T10:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/?p=11914"},"modified":"2023-05-23T18:15:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T10:15:12","slug":"tips-deal-pregnancy-body-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontarget-media.com\/cryoviva_new\/tips-deal-pregnancy-body-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to deal with pregnancy-related body changes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11914\" class=\"elementor elementor-11914\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7c4b9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7c4b9d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fbe6f7e\" data-id=\"fbe6f7e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-829fda1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"829fda1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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It can be challenging to accept the constant changes in your body, including hair and skin, but it helps to know in advance and be emotionally prepared for these changes.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">After conceiving, the body starts undergoing these changes so as to accommodate the growing foetus and to prepare for childbirth.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Some of the changes that occur in the body during pregnancy include:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Blood pressure changes and dizziness: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Your body has an increased blood volume and heart rate during pregnancy. This is its way to supply enough oxygen and necessary nutrients to the fetus<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">1<\/span><\/sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIP:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> Listen to your body, get enough rest and follow a healthy diet ideal for pregnancy.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Hormonal changes: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Hormones are the reason behind most of the changes that you experience during pregnancy. They affect everything from the reproductive system and metabolism to the immune system. From the beginning of the pregnancy, the hormones cause changes in ligaments and joints to prepare your body for birth, thus causing body aches<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">2<\/span><\/sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIP: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Follow your healthcare provider\u2019s suggestions for prenatal vitamins and supplements. Indulge in things that make you feel relaxed.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Weight gain: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">This is a<\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> rather obvious and major change in pregnancy as the body prepares for childbirth and the baby grows inside your body. Several factors contribute to the overall weight gain \u2013 growing foetus, increased blood volume and amniotic fluid and placenta, and maternal fat stores. The amount of weight a pregnant woman gains depends on her pre-pregnancy weight and other factors. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIP: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">It is necessary to monitor weight gain to make certain that it is within a healthy range during each trimester. Your healthcare provider is the best person to let you know if your increase in weight is fine and to guide you.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Breast changes: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">This includes breast enlargement and tenderness as the milk glands start developing. Areolas (the area around the nipples) may darken during pregnancy. The veins may appear more prominent during the third semester. Some women may begin to produce and leak colostrum \u2013 the first milk the breasts make in preparation for breastfeeding. Tenderness and some leaking is normal and nothing to worry about. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIPS: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Use disposable or washable breast pads, gentle and unscented soaps and lotions, practise good hygiene and wear a supportive bra.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Appetite related changes: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Some women experience changes in their appetite during pregnancy, with cravings for certain foods or aversions to some flavours. Nausea and vomiting are also experienced by few women and this affects the intake of food. All these symptoms also contribute towards weight gain as the pregnancy progresses. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIP:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\"> Try to eat healthy and on time. If you are struggling with your food intake, talk to your healthcare provider. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Frequent urination: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Increased urination is normal as the growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIPS: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">If you need to pee frequently, it is a good idea to ensure that if you travel, you visit places where clean washrooms are easily available.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Digestion: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Pregnancy in some women can result in heartburn, slower digestion and constipation. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIPS: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Don\u2019t eat quickly, avoid foods that produce gas like beans and cabbage. Do not delay your meals and do not lie down immediately after consuming food<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">3<\/span><\/sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>Stretch marks: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Stretch marks are very common in pregnancy and most women get them. These are like streaks or lines that gradually start appearing mostly on your tummy but sometimes also on thighs and breasts<\/span><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">4<\/span><\/sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">. Stretch marks may fade with time. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\"><b>TIPS: <\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-SG\">Try to embrace your stretch marks as a beautiful symbol of your pregnancy. There is little or limited evidence of oils and creams being effective in preventing or removing stretch marks.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Pregnancy-related body changes can cause irritability and discomfort, but remember that most of these are temporary. Some of these might require certain adjustments in your life, but they exist to support a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><b>References &amp; Resources<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">1<\/span><\/sup> <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/pregnancy\/bodily-changes-during\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">What bodily changes can you expect during pregnancy?<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">2 <\/span><\/sup><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babycenter.com\/pregnancy\/your-body\/7-common-pregnancy-aches-and-pains_10327839\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Common pregnancy aches and pains<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">3 <\/span><\/sup><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmclinic.com\/460.878\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Pregnancy-related heartburn \u2014 causes and tips for relief<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"zh-CN\"><sup><span lang=\"en-SG\">4 <\/span><\/sup><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/pregnancy\/related-conditions\/common-symptoms\/stretch-marks\/#:~:text=Pregnancy%20stretch%20marks,-Stretch%20marks%20on&amp;amp;text=They%20can%20be%20pink%2C%20red,your%20bump%20starts%20to%20grow.\"><span lang=\"en-SG\">Stretch marks in pregnancy<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/p><p><strong><b>More Pregnancy &amp; Maternity Tips \u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/planning-pregnancy-journey-preconception-postnatal\/\">Plan the pregnancy journey<\/a><\/u><u><\/u><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/questions-buy-maternity-insurance\/\"><u>Questions you must ask when buying maternity insurance in Singapore<\/u><\/a><\/p><p>5\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/reasons-cord-blood-banking-adoption-singapore-grow\/\"><u>reasons why adoption of cord blood banking has great scope<\/u><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/value-cost-cord-blood-banking-singapore\/\"><u>The value versus cost of cord blood banking<\/u><\/a><\/p><p><em>Interested in finding out more about <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/cryoviva.com.sg\/\"><u>cord blood banking in Singapore<\/u><\/a><\/em><em>? 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