This is a list of 11 foods and drinks that pregnant women should avoid. Morning sickness got you down? Get over your nausea with one of these 14 delicious, easy recipes. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph. Emergency symptoms Call your doctor Abdominal pain Back pain Headaches Leg cramps Hand numbness Bleeding Vaginal bleeding Rectal bleeding and hemorrhoids Nose bleeds and nasal congestion Discharge Pain, bleeding, and discharge Some pain or discomfort is normal during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Emergency medical symptoms during the second trimester. When to seek emergency medical attention Always seek emergency care if you are experiencing the symptoms of a miscarriage. Symptoms of a miscarriage include: enough vaginal bleeding to soak more than one menstrual pad severe pain in the abdomen or pelvic region clots or clumps of tissue typically gray or pink in color passed from the vagina If you pass clots or clumps from the vagina, try to save the tissue in a jar or plastic bag to give to the doctor for analysis.
There are three types of miscarriage. Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy include: cramps and colicky spasmodic pain with associated tenderness pain that starts on one side and spreads across the belly pain that worsens with taking a bowel movement or coughing light bleeding or spotting that is brown in color, is either constant or intermittent, and precedes the pain by weeks one of the above symptoms combined with nausea and vomiting , pain in the shoulder, weakness or lightheadedness , or rectal pressure rapid and weak pulse, clamminess, fainting , and sharp pain these symptoms may arise if the ectopic pregnancy is in the fallopian tube and the tube ruptures, causing septic shock.
When to call your doctor. Abdominal pain. Infections that can cause abdominal pain include: cholecystitis inflamed gallbladder appendicitis inflamed appendix hepatitis inflamed liver pyelonephritis kidney infection pneumonia lung infection Sometimes these diseases are harder to diagnose during pregnancy because the location of pain characteristic to each has been shifted.
Back pain. Lift heavy objects by bending at the knees, rather than the waist. Try not to reach for things over your head. Sleep on your left side, bending at your hips and knees, and place a pillow between your legs to reduce pressure on your back. Strengthen your stomach muscles. One of the keys to a strong back is a strong abdomen. Talk to your doctor. You may need to use a back brace or some other form of support to relieve the pressure on your back.
You can also try to relieve headaches in the following ways: If you have a sinus headache, apply warm compresses to aches in the sinus areas of your head.
These include both sides of the nose, the middle of the forehead, and the temples. If the headache is due to tension, try applying cold compresses to aches along the back of your neck. Learn relaxation exercises, like closing your eyes and imagining yourself in a peaceful place.
Reducing stress is a key component of a healthy pregnancy. Consider calling a counselor or a therapist if needed. Leg cramps. You can avoid or get rid of cramps by: exercising your calves staying hydrated alternating between sitting and standing wearing support hose wearing comfortable, supportive shoes flexing the ankle and toes upward with a straightened knee to stop the cramping massaging or applying a warm compress to the leg that is cramping talking to your doctor about reducing the amount of phosphorous in your diet by cutting down on foods like milk or meat making sure you get enough calcium by eating fortified cereal or spinach and magnesium by eating beans or semisweet chocolate Warning: Tell your doctor if the cramps feel particularly painful, fail to go away, cause swelling, feel warm to the touch, or change the skin color of your leg to white, red, or blue.
Pain and numbness in the hand. Vaginal bleeding. Rectal bleeding and hemorrhoids. Try to alleviate pressure on the veins in the rectum by sleeping on your side, not standing or sitting for long periods of time, and not taking too long or straining when going to the bathroom. Take warm sitz baths up to two times a day. Sitz baths are basins that fit on your toilet and are filled with warm water in which you can soak your anus.
Soothe the hemorrhoids with ice packs or witch hazel , and only use topical medications if your doctor prescribes them. Your doctor may also prescribe stool softeners or a laxative. Practice good hygiene by wiping thoroughly after bowel movements from front to back and keeping yourself clean. Use only white, unscented toilet paper. Perform Kegel exercises to improve the circulation to the area. Nosebleeds and nasal congestion. You may want to try the following to ease your nasal symptoms: Use a humidifier to help with the dryness that can make symptoms worse.
Blow your nose gently by closing one nostril while you blow through the other. Curb nosebleeds by leaning forward and applying gentle pressure to the nose. Try squeezing it with the thumb and forefinger for five minutes. Repeat if necessary. Seek emergency medical care if nasal congestion makes it hard to breathe. Vaginal discharge As the pregnancy progresses, you may notice increasing vaginal discharge.
You may have a condition that requires treatment if any of the following is true: The discharge looks like pus. The discharge is yellow, green, or has a foul odor. You notice a burning sensation when you urinate. Your labia are red, swollen, or itchy. Rectal discharge In addition to bleeding from the rectum, some women may experience anal discharge during pregnancy. You can also ask for a risk assessment of your work place. If you want to wait, then the latest you can leave it is 15 weeks before the baby is due, which is around week It will probably be rather obvious by then anyway!
It's a good time to tone up those muscles 'down under'. Gentle exercises can help to prevent leakage when you laugh, sneeze, cough or jump around on your future baby's trampoline. Get the muscles going by pretending that you're having a wee and then stopping the 'urine' midflow.
Visit Tommy's for more ideas. Ask your midwife or doctor about online antenatal classes — they may be able to recommend one. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth.
Ask your partner if they would like to take part in the antenatal classes. Even if you've had children before, they're still worth going to as you can meet other parents-to-be. The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you.
Do your best to stop smoking , give up alcohol and go easy on the cappuccinos. We know that's easy to say, but hard to do. Ask your midwife or GP for support. We can usually get enough vitamin D from sunlight, but between October and March it's best to take a vitamin D supplement every day. Just 10 micrograms is all you need it's the same for grown-ups and kids. It's worth checking if you're entitled to free vitamins. Get moving! It's recommended that pregnant women do minutes of exercise throughout the week.
You could start off with just 10 minutes of daily exercise - perhaps take a brisk walk outside. Listen to your body and do what feels right for you. Don't eat for two! Eat for you. You don't need any extra calories until the third trimester, which starts in week Try and eat healthily , with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, and avoid processed, fatty and salty foods.
You may be able to get free milk, fruit and veg through the Healthy Start scheme. Relax in a lovely warm bath not hot, you don't want to overheat. If you also feel short of breath or you feel your heart racing and it stays that way, call your provider ASAP.
Pelvic pain. Pregnancy hormones loosen your joints, helping them become more flexible. But this flexibility may be causing you some pain. To help, try not to lift heavy objects and avoid standing for too long. Learn more about hip and pelvic pain.
Abdominal pain or cramping. You might experience mild uterine cramps or abdominal pain at 22 weeks pregnant or at another time during this trimester. Try some stress-relief methods. Of course, this is easier said than done, but strategies such as cutting back on how many hours you work, delegating tasks to others, exercising regularly, and speaking to someone you trust about your fears and anxieties could really help.
You may find that your sex drive ebbs and flows during pregnancy. Some moms-to-be report an increased desire for sex during this trimester, as their energy levels have now returned after the first stage of pregnancy.
Seeing some spots of blood or having mild cramping after sex can be normal, but if you have heavy bleeding or persistent cramping, contact your healthcare provider. Keep looking for those baby names! A mucous plug looks like a combination of vaginal discharge, mucous, and blood. When labor begins before 37 weeks, it is more likely that the baby will need to stay in the intensive care unit and may also experience other problems. Bleeding can be a risk factor for preterm labor. Women who have a history of bleeding during the second trimester can talk to their doctors about whether they are at risk of preterm labor and how best to minimize that risk.
These blood vessels may cause unusual bleeding, especially late in pregnancy or during preterm labor. When the membranes burst, these vessels may also burst. Women with vasa previa usually have a cesarean delivery. A woman with a history of preterm labor or bleeding who has contractions or other intense pain should go to the emergency room.
Uterine rupture happens when the uterus tears. This can endanger the mother and the baby by causing severe bleeding and depriving the baby of oxygen. It can also trigger labor. A woman who experiences bleeding, pain, a fever , or who has recently suffered an injury to the stomach or uterus may be experiencing a uterine rupture and should go to the emergency room. Gestational trophoblastic disease GTD is a group of rare diseases that causes abnormal cells to grow in the uterus during and after pregnancy.
These cells can form tumors and masses. Sometimes these masses turn cancerous, though most forms of GTD are benign. Treatment depends on the type of GTD, how large the growth is, and other factors. A surgeon may need to remove the mass during or after pregnancy. Not all bleeding during the second trimester is an emergency.
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