A woman's body goes through many changes during pregnancy and some of the changes like gaining weight were expected, but some of them like constipation, were not.
A few changes that are normal during this time, along with some suggestions that may be helpful is following, nevertheless, always talk with your doctor before doing any of these things.
Iron The baby needs enough iron so that his/her brain will develop in a healthy way.
Babies who do not get enough iron during development stand the possibility of having, learning problems.
This could be dealt with by eating peas, lentils, red meat and eggs.
Swelling Many women find that during their third trimester, one, or, both of their feet and ankles swells.
This is mainly due to a lot of water in the body, but as a mom to be, you should not reduce the quantity of water that you are drinking.
Instead, stay off your feet as much as possible and whenever you are sitting, you should elevate it a little.
Additionally, when sitting do not cross your legs because this will cut off the blood circulation and cause cramping.
By also wearing loose clothing, this will give the body breathing space and do not forget that a lot of rest and exercise is also advantageous.
Constipation Constipation in pregnancy is very common and this occurs because the food moves a lot slower than usual, during this time.
However, by eating food that is high in fibre such as whole grain, vegetables and fruits will be helpful.
Do not forget to drink lots of fluid, especially water, but stay away from laxative because it can bring on premature labor pains.