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Controlling Early Pregnancy Symptoms

from: Karlie Bestler

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and anxious times in a woman's life. She may contend with alternating feelings of joy and fear. The changes taking place in her body are often uncomfortable and sometimes confusing.

Early pregnancy symptoms can be lessened using some tried and true methods used by pregnant women for generations along with some of the more modern methods for feeling normal during the stages of pregnancy. The important thing to keep in mind is this will pass and the result is a beautiful new member of your family.

Morning sickness that often includes nausea and vomiting is one of the classic early pregnancy symptoms. This symptom's name is a little misleading as morning sickness can and does occur at any time of the day. Some methods to try to alleviate the discomfort are eating saltine crackers and drinking lemon lime soda. Drinking peppermint or ginger tea also may help. Another idea is to eat a small snack high in protein before bed. Fortunately morning sickness usually fades after the first trimester but it sure helps to find some way to help alleviate the nausea and vomiting.

Another one of the early pregnancy symptoms that affects many pregnant women is fatigue and a lack of energy. This occurs because of all of the hard work the mother's body is doing to support the growing life inside her. Normal hormonal changes attribute to this symptom as well. The only real fix for fatigue and a lack of energy is to get plenty of rest. It sounds easier than it usually is depending on the other responsibilities one has and the help and support of her partner and other family members to get the rest she and the baby needs. Even a 20-minute nap or down time can do wonders for getting more rest and energy.

Luckily the symptom of dizziness is less common than some of the other symptoms, but still affects a large number of women. Of all of the early pregnancy symptoms, dizziness is the one to watch carefully for. A dizzy spell could result in a fall or even fainting. The biggest reason dizziness occurs is due to a shortage of sugar in the blood. This is baby's primary food source, and a pregnant woman uses it more quickly than in a non-pregnant state. Eating regular healthy meals and snacks is the best way to protect against feeling dizzy or faint.

Focusing on what a pregnant woman's body needs to stay healthy is key in controlling many early pregnancy symptoms. When the symptoms are controlled, the pregnant woman can focus on what's important - having a healthy, happy pregnancy.