8 Common Problems Women Face During Pregnancy

Pregnancy and child bearing is one of the great fulfillments of womanhood. It is said that bearing children is what makes a complete woman. This may not be accepted as a general saying, but the truth remains that there are more women in the world who will attest to this fact. Statistics shows that over 83% of married women actually look forward to getting pregnant and having babies. In some cases, it is immediate, while some other cases would take a while.

The average pregnancy period takes about 9 months or approximately 36 to 37 weeks. During this time, the woman's body experiences lots of changes. These changes, most times are the causes of the symptoms and pains that pregnant women go through. The pains if not attached to severe medical conditions are usually very normal and should be handled as such.

In this article, we will attempt to outline 8 of the most common problems women face during pregnancy.

1. The most common of the problems pregnant women go through would be backache. This is so because, as the baby grows, the hollow of the back will become more pronounced, leading to aches.

2. Indigestion is another area to look out for in pregnant women. It is caused by hormonal discharge, and the size of the growing womb pressing on the stomach.

3. Nausea and Morning Sickness. This must be the most common as we hear it on people's lips very often. The physical and chemical changes in the woman's body system during pregnancy. This should be noticed in the early stages.

4. There are also instances of leaking nipples. Again, this is very normal as the breasts starts to get set for the work of feeding baby when he or she arrives.

5. Swollen ankles. The pregnant woman will also notice swellings on the ankles, fingers and feet. There is no cause for alarm as this is just a sign to show you that your body is holding more water than usual.

6. Foods to avoid while pregnant - many women don't know, or don't care about the negative effect of what they eat on their child.

7. Stretch marks are common problems pregnant women face. It is not unusual to see these marks around the tummy, breasts and around the upper thighs as the pregnancy progresses.

8. Pregnant women pass lots of urine during the pregnancy period. It starts in the early stage and may even progress into the later months. Again, it is normal. I you worry about it, tell it to your maternity team.

Like we stated above, except for problems related to severe medical conditions, these problems, signs and symptoms are very normal in pregnant women. If you feel very concerned, of-course it could be your first time, just speak to your maternity team and get peace of mind.

Written by James Freeman - read more on this topic on http://HealthyNineMonths.com

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