What's Normal?

Your body goes through normal changes that might be uncomfortable.

Backache:

Caused by increased weight and pressure.

• Maintain good posture, stay active, and wear low-heeled shoes. Ask your doctor about exercises that may help.

Constipation:

Your bowels may slow down a bit.

• Enjoy high fiber foods, drink water and stay active.

Cramps in legs and feet:

Caused by pressure on blood vessels in your legs.

• Wrap ice in a wet towel and put it on the cramped area until you feel relief. Stay active and stretch.

Headaches:

Caused by normal changes in blood vessels.

• Place a cool or warm cloth on your head and massage the area. Get lots of rest and eat small meals often.

Heartburn:

Caused by acids pushing up out of your stomach.

• Sit up straight, eat slowly and take sips of water or milk.

Hemorrhoids (Piles):

Swollen veins in the rectum.

• Try to avoid getting constipated.
  
  
• Sit in a tub of warm water or use an ice pad on the hemorrhoids.