Wellness and Practical Life Back Well-being and practical life Diet Body The most frequent ailments Blood tests in pregnancy Sex in pregnancy Coping with summer in pregnancy My Mellin Blog Check out the blog Talk to us Careline Consumer service 800 73 73 40 Privacy Consumer Service Home Contact the Consumer Service site map Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Responsible Marketing © 2013 Mellin DANONE NUTRICIA SpA BENEFIT COMPANY, Via Farini 41, 20159 Milan Part. VAT number 11667890153 Contact Data Protection Officer (DPO) CONSUMER SERVICE WELLNESS AND PRACTICAL LIFE THE MOST FREQUENT AILMENTS TALK TO US | LOG IN | MYMELLINSHOP The most frequent ailments Articles from the experts Many future mothers can experience nausea and acidity, especially in the morning. This may depend on the process of development of the placenta and on the rise in the level of some hormones, which slow down the activity of the digestive tract: the apex is usually reached around the 9th -10th week. In case this happens to you, we advise you to eat little and often, preferring the food that you like and that your body suggests, without ever forgetting to also drink a lot of water. It may also be helpful to increase your intake of foods rich in vitamin B6, which is a well-known natural remedy for nausea and vomiting, such as bread or whole grains, dried fruit, There are also ginger-based supplements that can alleviate these ailments, or you can use the root directly on foods or in the form of an infusion or decoction. If the discomfort does not go away, surely your doctor can recommend other remedies too, but always avoid doing it yourself. Another frequent symptom in pregnancy is constipation, also due to the reduction of intestinal peristalsis. To combat it, take long walks in the open air, drink plenty of water and eat lots of fruit, vegetables and foods rich in fiber: in case you can't solve it, ask your doctor for advice. Constipation, between the second and third trimesters, could also cause the appearance of hemorrhoids, also facilitated by the pressure exerted by the uterus on the veins around the anus, and constipation further worsens the problem. If you are also predisposed, varicose veins in the lower limbs may also appear: to alleviate these problems it is very important to walk every day, do a gentle exercise, rest a lot, drink plenty of water, avoid tea, coffee and spices and promote the activity of the intestine following regular lifestyle habits. Sometimes in these cases an elastic restraint may be necessary: also in this case always contact your doctor for any doubts. Fatigue is another symptom that can affect you, especially in the first trimester, and could be linked to the soporific effects of progesterone or to physiological changes in your body, such as increased heart activity, circulating blood volume and consumption of oxygen. Even though the exhaustion could sometimes be very intense, don't worry, because within a few weeks it will disappear and you will find yourself even more energetic than before. But remember to take your space and give yourself a few moments of rest every day, especially after lunch: it will also help to calm your mood, In gravidanza anche la tua pelle è condizionata dai cambiamenti ormonali: la pigmentazione aumenta e può comparire anche l'acne. Per aiutarla valgono sempre le regole d'oro: bere molta acqua, evitare dolci, grassi animali, alcolici e caffeina, e mangiare molta frutta e verdura fresca. Attenzione a eventuali farmaci utilizzati per contrastare l'acne (vitamina A e tetracicline) perché possono provocare gravi malformazioni al feto, e vanno quindi assolutamente sospesi prima del concepimento e mai assunti di propria iniziativa: ricorda, in questi casi, di confrontarti sempre con il tuo medico! Register and watch related videos: WATCH ALL VIDEOS Nutrition during pregnancy Preparing your body for childbirth: ... Preparing your body for childbirth: ... Calculate date of birth Follow your pregnancy week by week Mellin.it uses cookies on this site. With your consent, cookies will be used to measure and analyze your use of the site (analytics cookies), customize it according to your interests (cookies for personalization), present you with advertising and content based on the same (profiling cookies) and improve services (third-party cookies). For more information, read our Cookie Policy. Customize my cookie preferences Accept all cookies