The little discomforts of pregnancy

When you're pregnant, your body goes through huge changes. And that's completely normal. Some pregnant women experience little discomforts. They can sometimes be restrictive and hard to live with, but don't worry: Premiers Moments has put on its white coat and explains everything!

There are ways to ease them so you can enjoy a calm and peaceful pregnancy.

Why does this happen?

Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters, which follow your body's physiological changes.

The first trimester is when your body adapts. It reacts more or less differently from one woman to another and may cause certain discomforts, which in most cases will go away.

The second trimester is when your body finds its balance with your baby's. Some discomforts have stopped, and it's the most pleasant period of pregnancy.

Finally, the third trimester is the time of exhaustion. As the baby takes up more and more room, the mum-to-be may experience pain and tiredness.

Nausea and vomiting

You may well be pregnant and never feel sick at all. For some women, however, pregnancy goes hand in hand with nausea and vomiting.

Nausea appears around the 3rd week, often in the morning on an empty stomach, and can last throughout the day. But rest assured, these little discomforts are common and can sometimes last a few weeks. They may or may not come with vomiting.

Here are a few tips to reduce nausea and vomiting:

eat little and often, and slowly
choose a diet rich in carbohydrates
cut down on coffee
drink tea
avoid strong smells
get some fresh air regularly
and finally, it goes without saying: don't smoke or drink alcohol

Don't worry, nausea and vomiting usually disappear after the third month of pregnancy. If they persist, see your doctor.

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Wind, stomach pain and heartburn

After meals, your digestion may be slow and difficult. You may then suffer from bloating, feeling unwell, heartburn and stomach pain.

What's more, towards the end of pregnancy, the pressure of the baby on your stomach can cause acid reflux.

Weight gain

Another little discomfort of pregnancy for some pregnant women is putting on too many kilos.

Gaining weight during pregnancy is completely normal and essential for your baby's healthy development. Don't let it become an obsession!

However, if you are overweight (in the medical sense of the term) before the start of pregnancy, medical follow-up is needed because of a higher risk of gestational diabetes, and you will be given dietary advice.

Have no fear: by doing regular physical activity and watching what you eat, you'll soon get your pre-pregnancy body back.

If you have the slightest doubt about what to choose and eat while pregnant, don't hesitate to read our article: “What to eat during my pregnancy”.

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Dylan
Proud dad of three little ones and founder of Premiers Moments. Together with the whole team, I share our parenting tips here to support you, from pregnancy through your child's first years.