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Pregnancy changes your body. The amount of hormones produced in your body increases drastically, changing the way you eat, feel and sleep. Fatigue, vague pains, and sleep disorders are common among expectant and new mothers. These symptoms are usually temporary, and are gone within a few months after pregnancy. Also, there are a few organic remedies that can help you handle these changes in a safe and efficient way.
Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnant women may often experience vague pains, some of which begin way before the due date. It is normal for some women to experience back pain, cramps, and pelvic pain during pregnancy. These pains are temporary and are the result of physical changes that your body is going through, with a growing baby inside it. Proper exercise, diet and rest as recommended by the doctor can help you handle the pain.
But if the pain persists or is severe, you should consult your doctor immediately.
Fatigue and Sleeplessness
It is common for expectant mothers to feel tired during the first trimester of pregnancy, because of the hormonal changes in the body. You may not feel as tired in the second trimester. But as the baby grows and you enter the third trimester, the extra weight that you have to carry may leave you exhausted even when you do little things.
Most pregnant women also experience sleeplessness for a variety of reasons. In fact, 78% of women deal with insomnia during pregnancy! After childbirth, you are more likely to deal with sleep deprivation because of your baby’s sleeping patterns, and not because of insomnia. Nevertheless, lack of sleep can lead to fatigue and eventually irritability, low moods and a bad temper, which is why the sooner you take care of it, the better.
Sometimes, your body needs more than a lifestyle change to adjust. Your doctor will not recommend sleep medications and painkillers during pregnancy or while you are lactating. Instead, they may recommend organic remedies and supplements, which can make it easier for you to deal with these symptoms.
The best remedy is to relax. Do not worry too much about your sleeplessness. Practice relaxation techniques before you sleep. Also, antenatal yoga and pilates classes will help you get some sleep.
Natural remedies can be useful and help you tackle pregnancy related problems easily. But if your insomnia or fatigue doesn’t go away, talk to your doctor.
