Using nail polish may make them worse. Moisturize your nails as well as your hands with lotion, and wear rubber gloves when working with detergents or cleansers. Heat rash can be soothed by applying cornstarch after bathing, avoiding very hot baths or showers, and keeping the skin cool and dry. Unfortunately, constipation is one of the most common and uncomfortable side effects of pregnancy. It is due to the general slowdown in the digestive system and to the pressure of the uterus on the lower bowel.
Constipation also tends to give rise to hemorrhoids later in pregnancy.
The first strategy in dealing with this problem is evaluation of your diet. Foods high in fiber will help prevent or ease constipation, as will drinking plenty of fluids. Fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods may provide the fiber you need. Fruit juices, particularly the age-old remedy of prune juice, can also ease constipation. Increasing the amount you exercise will help too.