| Discomfort | ||
Round Ligament Pain | ||
Leg Cramps | ||
Edema in LE | ||
| Dizziness | ||
| Urinary Frequency | ||
| Morning Sickness |
| Cause |
Ligaments are stretched by enlarging uterus |
| Pressure of uterus on blood vessels Imbalance of phosphorus & calcium |
| Increased Fluid Volume Congestion of the blood vessels of the lower extremities |
| Compression of the IVC Postural Hypotension |
| Hormones Pressure of baby on bladder |
| *HCG *Blood Sugar |
| Teaching |
| Avoid quick movements Support abdomen with a pillow Don’t bend over |
| Stand with feet flat Adjust your calcium intake |
| Elevate legs Avoid tight clothes Don’t sit or stand for long periods of time |
| Move slowly Lie on left side |
| Decrease fluid intake after 7pm Avoid Caffeine |
| Small frequent meals Avoid spicy, greasy & fatty foods |