Miraculous transformations during pregnancy

What is the temperature during early pregnancy?

After the fusion of sperm and egg has occurred, a global restructuring begins in the woman’s body and the hormonal background changes. The level of progesterone increases, which protects the fetus and helps it develop. All organs and systems of the expectant mother’s body adapt to the new position. As a result of hormonal changes, heat transfer slows down. This is the reason why the increase in temperature during pregnancy can reach 37.1 °C. This indicator is normal and should not cause concern in the absence of accompanying symptoms.

Low temperature during pregnancy.

As mentioned above, with the onset of pregnancy, a woman’s hormonal levels change, and as a result, hypothermia appears.

Hypothermia is a body temperature below 36.0 degrees. In a pregnant woman, this can happen due to problems in the body. There is no need to worry if there are no additional symptoms.

Hypothermia does not affect the course of pregnancy in any way, but in some cases it can harm the health of mother and baby.

Causes of hypothermia during pregnancy:

1. The woman does not eat enough food. This is especially true for thin women who, with the onset of pregnancy, are afraid to eat more than usual and deliberately refuse to eat.
2. Reduced immunity. During pregnancy, women are prescribed vitamin complexes; such prescriptions should not be ignored. Since the body at this time lacks vitamins, minerals and microelements, and they are not always absorbed in the required quantities with food.
3. Thyroid diseases. In this case, the following will be present: weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, a feeling of cold that causes a desire to warm up.
4. The stage of recovery after infectious diseases. For example, after an acute respiratory viral infection, the body may “give” hypothermia during recovery.
5. Reduced hemoglobin. Very often, pregnant women experience a decrease in this indicator. The result is hypothermia.
6. Physical activity, stressful situations, increased fatigue also “give” hypothermia.
7. Hypoglycemia is low blood glucose levels. The woman will have additional symptoms: weakness, nausea, dizziness, headache, pale skin.

Why does my stomach constantly hurt during pregnancy?

Abdominal pain is perhaps the most common complaint of expectant mothers. In principle, almost every one of us experiences abdominal pain, but during pregnancy, when increased attention is paid to the growing tummy, expectant mothers perceive any discomfort in this area with particular anxiety.

Abdominal pain often acts as a symptom of various diseases, and in order to determine what kind of disease we are talking about, it is necessary to clarify the characteristics of the pain - it can be acute, sudden pain, but it can also be chronic, constant pain . Conventionally, we can distinguish between cramping pain, when attacks are replaced by periods of calm, and constant pain. If the upper half of the abdomen hurts, then most likely we are talking about diseases of the stomach and biliary system. Pain in the navel area often accompanies diseases of the small intestine.

In some cases, abdominal pain may be a symptom of a serious illness that requires qualified treatment.

Threat of spontaneous miscarriage

If we are talking about pain in the lower abdomen, then we can talk about the threat of spontaneous termination of pregnancy. In the period preceding a miscarriage, the expectant mother may feel a nagging pain in the lower abdomen, which feels reminiscent of pain during menstruation. As a rule, such pain is localized in the center of the abdomen, just above the womb, and is often accompanied by frequent urination, mucous discharge, and pain in the sacral area. Typically, such pain appears under the influence of emotional or physical stress, and subsides at rest. If during this period you did not consult a doctor, if you did not take any measures, then there is a high risk that the pregnancy will end in spontaneous miscarriage. Immediately before a miscarriage, the pain may change in nature - women may complain of cramping pain that repeats with a certain frequency.

If we are talking about the second half of pregnancy, then a serious reason for contacting a doctor should be pain that is accompanied by tension in the uterus - in this case, the stomach turns to stone and becomes hard. If the process is started, then spotting may appear in the future - these are all symptoms of a miscarriage and require immediate medical attention.

How to deal with low temperature?

If a pregnant woman is concerned about hypothermia, in this case it is necessary to contact an antenatal clinic. Having identified the cause, the doctor decides whether treatment is required or not.

At the same time, there are recommendations for the daily routine of a pregnant woman, which will help “return” to normal body temperature:

- good nutrition;

- taking vitamin complexes prescribed by a doctor;

- walks in the open air;

- exclusion of stressful situations;

- healthy sleep, rest;

- exclude increased physical activity.

In cases of suspected thyroid disease or diabetes, it is necessary to undergo additional tests and consult with an endocrinologist.

Preventing migraines during pregnancy

As they say, the best medicine is prevention. But how can you prevent headaches during pregnancy?

1. Pay attention to your posture and, if necessary, practice good posture in the third trimester. Try to keep your back straight and don't bend or lean too much, especially for long periods of time.

2. Get enough rest and relaxation. Especially in the first and third trimesters. But be careful, it's also not good to sleep too long. Prolonged sleep is no less harmful to health, as is too short. The recommended daily sleep amount is about 8 hours.

3. Do appropriate exercises.

4. Provide yourself with a balanced, healthy diet that contains all the nutrients necessary for both you and your baby. Some foods, such as cheese, chocolate, ice cream or fast food, can cause headaches. It is recommended to pay attention to certain foods, it is possible to use the sampling method and exclude harmful foods from your diet.

5. Try warm or cold compresses on the head (each helps with a different effect - heat or cold).

6. Provide yourself with regular meals. Low blood sugar as a result of skipping meals during the day is one of the causes of headaches. Always keep cookies, nuts, or a protein bar on hand for “emergencies.”

7. Eliminate caffeine slowly. Rapidly eliminating caffeine from your diet can cause pain, especially if you previously drank large amounts of coffee on a regular basis.

8. Breathe clean and fresh air. Avoid stale rooms and strong odors (you will become much more sensitive to them during this period). Also, dress in layers that you can easily take off or put on as needed.

9. Do you spend most of your time indoors? Take a break several times a day and go outside for fresh air (if this is not possible, at least open a window and ventilate the room more often).

10. You need peace and quiet. Loud noise, harsh light and other “civilizational” factors are becoming common causes of cephalalgia and migraines. If you are very sensitive to noise, try to limit your visits to shopping centers, clubs, crowded restaurants, concerts... If your job is noisy, try talking to your employer and asking them to temporarily move you to another, quieter environment, if possible.

11. Try alternative methods. Yoga for expectant mothers, breathing exercises or meditation are very popular - anything that will help you relax. You can also try alternative medicine methods such as acupuncture or acupressure.

If the pain lasts more than four hours and is accompanied by fever, blurred vision, sudden increase in body weight, swelling of the face or hands, consult a doctor immediately!

High temperature during pregnancy.

Hyperthermia is an alarming symptom not only for pregnant women, but also for ordinary people. Why can a pregnant woman have hyperthermia? This is due to an increase in progesterone production and a decrease in immune functions. The body temperature will be 37.0-37.4 degrees.

If the body temperature reaches 38.0 degrees or higher, then this already indicates an inflammatory process that cannot be ignored. What happens during hyperthermia?

1. In the early stages of pregnancy, when the formation of organs and systems in the unborn baby occurs, hyperthermia is especially dangerous and can cause the development of defects.
2. Disruption of the protein synthesis process, which can cause circulatory problems in the placenta. The result is fetal hypoxia.
3. Increased uterine tone or placental abruption. The result is premature birth or spontaneous miscarriage.
4. Intoxication of the body, resulting in a violation of the baby’s cardiovascular system.
5. Increased uterine tone, resulting in miscarriage.
6. Blood clots may form, which can lead to miscarriage;
7. Development of toxicosis.

Increased sleepiness during pregnancy

Why do you want to sleep a lot during pregnancy? Experts identify three main factors that influence a woman’s well-being.

• Intensive restructuring of the body. At the same time, the central nervous system works in enhanced mode. Accordingly, more time is required to regulate processes.
• Increased progesterone production relaxes and causes a decrease in blood pressure.
• Increased emotional and psychological stress.

The combination of these reasons causes increased drowsiness. In this case, all efforts are aimed at the benefit of the unborn child, so there is no need to worry about emerging fatigue.

Constantly makes you sleepy: a sign of conception

Nausea, weakness, and increased fatigue are known signs of pregnancy. The appearance of these symptoms before a missed period is significant for any woman. Sometimes a sudden onset of drowsiness serves as the only “marker” of embryo conception.

It is important to know! This is due to the hormone progesterone, which protects the fetus from rejection, strengthens the uterine walls, and helps the fertilized egg to finally “settle.” The costs of these processes are expressed in the “sluggish” state of the expectant mother.

Typical manifestations of drowsiness in expectant mothers

Typical complaints of pregnant women are sudden changes in mood, loss of strength, and unreasonable anxiety. Every woman experiences the effects of hormonal fluctuations to varying degrees.

Some are constantly full of strength and energy, others literally “fell off their feet” already in the first days of conception. How we feel always changes chaotically: today we “move mountains,” and tomorrow we mobilize the last crumbs of strength to brush our teeth. One should approach such unpredictability philosophically: everything cannot be changed. To save creative energy, there is a simple exercise:

• firstly, make a list of upcoming tasks;
• secondly, divide it into three parts: necessary duties;
• matters that can be entrusted to the husband;
• what can be missed;

As a result of the work, people felt great relief. By getting rid of unnecessary actions, a pregnant woman learns to evenly distribute her own strength, avoiding overload.

Causes of the condition in different periods

Drowsiness has different causes at different times. If at the initial stage you really want to sleep due to a hormonal “surge,” then in the second trimester increased fatigue is a consequence of the growth and development of the fetus. When the process of bearing a child proceeds normally, drowsiness disappears in the middle and last stages.

Attention! In cases where the apathetic state persists in later periods, you should be wary. Often the causes of these manifestations can be various complications.

Beginning of pregnancy

In the early stages of fertilization, the hypertrophied need for rest does not pose a danger. It’s just that all the forces of the expectant mother’s body are working to create a new life. Large expenditures of resources require appropriate compensation. The sleep phase restores lost strength and directs it in the right direction.

As the fetus develops in the abdomen, the toxicosis characteristic of the early stages decreases. After the first trimester, the symptoms of drowsiness gradually disappear.

Second trimester

The 14th week is the start of the second trimester of pregnancy. During this period, the placenta completes its formation, unpleasant symptoms such as nausea, odor intolerance, and permanent fatigue disappear. But it happens that hopes for eliminating drowsiness do not justify themselves. The reason for the manifestation of daytime weakness in the fourth month of gestation is the intensive development of the embryo. As a result of the formation of the biorhythms of the fetus, the mother’s body is forced to “adapt” to the sleep pattern of the unborn child. However, gynecologists do not recommend long morning sleep. If you sleep a lot during this stage of pregnancy, blood circulation is impaired and a depressed state appears.

Period before childbirth

In late pregnancy, “chronic sleep deprivation” can occur due to the increase in the size of the baby. Pressure on internal organs and intrauterine restlessness at night often cause disturbances in a pregnant woman’s night rest. If persistent fatigue does not improve or worsens, you should consult a doctor. Third trimester drowsiness can be associated with various pathologies.

Cause for serious concern

In the last stages of pregnancy, it is important to promptly identify possible diseases that affect fatigue. Some of them can be eliminated quite easily, with the help of vitamin therapy, while others are serious and cannot be delayed.

So, the pathological causes of drowsiness in expectant mothers:

• Vitamin deficiency, lack of essential microelements. Symptoms: limbs hurt, nails and hair break terribly. Dental problems appear.
• Anemia is a lack of iron, detected using a blood test for hemoglobin.
• Hypothyroidism is a complication of pregnancy resulting from iodine deficiency. Characteristic signs: fatigue, sudden weight gain, pain in the left side of the chest.
• Preeclampsia is a dangerous pathology that requires immediate treatment. Accompanied by severe swelling and the presence of protein compounds in the urine.
• Eclampsia requires immediate surgical intervention. The disease is manifested by off-scale blood pressure parameters. There is a threat to the life of the mother and fetus.

It is important to know! In any case, the presence of suspicious anomalies is a reason to undergo a medical examination. Timely treatment can eliminate the possibility of fatal consequences.

What to do at elevated temperatures?

If the body temperature exceeds the reading of 38 degrees, then in most cases this indicates the development of inflammatory or infectious processes in the body and further treatment should be prescribed to you by a doctor.

If the temperature is below 38.0 degrees, it is permissible to take an antipyretic drug: paracetamol, should be taken no longer than 3-4 days; Viburkol rectal suppositories. Under no circumstances should you take Aspirin. It has a negative effect on the fetus. There are also recommendations for hyperthermia.