Pregnancy Tips

There is nothing more stressful than to have something go wrong during pregnancy. It doesn’t matter if it is your first time being pregnant or your fourth. There are many things to be careful of during your pregnancy and it is easier when you know what they are.

Vaginal bleeding- This may also known as spotting, but make certain that is what is going on. There is a difference between strongly bleeding and spotting. Spotting is lightly bleeding kind of like your period, the blood can be red, pink or even brown. If you are bleeding actively with any discomfort then call out your doctor, if you can’t get a hold of him go immediately to the emergency room. Bleeding can be a number of things from implantation, ectopic pregnancy, labor, infection or even miscarriage. Always let your doctor know, so other problems can be ruled out, you’ll feel better too.

Stomach pain or cramping- Awaiting the pregnancy it may be hard to decode the difference between a growing pain and an actual stomach pain/cramping. However, if you do get a pain of any sort rest. After a few minutes if it doesn’t subside, call your physician and explain the cramp to him. Don’t be anxious about it if you find out you only had gas or were having Braxton hicks contractions, at least you understand everything is okay with pregnancy.

Gush of liquid- This could indicate that you are in labor and that your water broke, however if it isn’t close to the time of birth it can be something else. Call your doctor immediately and head for the emergency room.

Dehydration- While you are pregnant it is easy to become dehydrated, particularly if you have morning sickness or just don’t drink those 8 glasses of water. If you find yourself pale, dry mouth or unsteady, you could be dehydrated and should be seen by a physician. Dehydration can cause premature labor and/or problems on the pregnancy.

Burning urination - Could be a urinary tract infection, sometimes known as UTI. This can be easily treated with medication or by drinking lots of fluids and cranberry extract. A urinary tract infection isn’t something to be ashamed about, it is extremely common amongst pregnant women. The growing belly pushes against your ureters and makes it harder for it to flow through. Which of course can lead to infection. Another way to find out if you have it is if you have a foul odor when you pee.

Pregnancies can be frightening enough, there’s no reason to add to it. If you are at all in doubt or have a fear talk with your doctor. It is common that first time moms are worried about many pains that they experience. Never fear calling because you are afraid of waking the doctor up or because you feel silly. Being silly might just save the baby. While you are worrying, you are only causing pressure on you and the baby, find out what’s wrong and ease your anxiety.