Being Prepared
Expect the worst, hope for the best; that’s the prevailing wisdom. That doesn’t mean focus on the negative all the time. That doesn’t mean to worry. Nobody needs to be told to worry more! Pregnancy, birth, and parenthood are natural to humanity; as natural as walking. But you want to watch where you walk so you don’t trip. Hopefully you don’t trip, but you might.
During the journey of pregnancy, there are a few obstacles along the way you want to watch out for. Proper diet, rest, and activity will help your body be in the best shape to handle varying issues, but some things happen regardless of your preparation, suggesting the value of having trusted medical options available just in case.
Following we’ll briefly explore several common health conditions you may encounter during pregnancy. With proper care and attention, such issues can be managed.
1. Gestational Diabetes
Glucose levels may fluctuate in ways that are outside the normal during pregnancy. As you carry your child to term, your body is changing, and so are its needs. Watch out for symptoms related go gestational diabetes. This article from Mayo Clinic explores the condition in more detail.
Essentially, it can be brought on by a variety of factors. Proper diet helps. In some cases medication makes it more manageable. Working with trusted health professionals who know what to look for is a good idea.
2. Mastitis and Other Nursing Issues
Nursing your newborn should be as natural as breathing. For some women, that seems to be the case. However, there can be complications. Breastmilk expression, sore nipples, clogged milk ducts, and mastitis are all possible. Finding a lactation specialist is a good idea. Follow the link for more information on what causes mastitis, and how to handle it.
3. Mental Health Issues Like Depression or Anxiety
Everyone contends with mental health issues at some point. Sometimes they persist, sometimes they’re episodic. Having continuous lack of sleep will make you feel alot of different things, does that mean you’ve got an inherent psychological issue, or does it mean you’re reacting to a hard situation? Similarly, pregnancy, even in the best of cases, will involve a roller-coaster of emotions.
Just because you experience depression or anxiety doesn’t mean that’s something permanent. You can expect to feel conflicting things during challenging situations, and pregnancy is challenging. Know those on whom you can rely. Here’s a link to some frequently asked questions pertaining to depressive issues during and after pregnancy.
Taking Care of Yourself and Your Child
To properly care for others, there is a component of self care that is absolutely necessary. Life is all about balance, balance requires you to put in the effort.
When you’re a mom-to-be, that means thinking out your pregnancy in advance as possible, and preparing as you are able. You can’t predict everything, but mental health issues, mastitis, and gestational diabetes are quite common, and worth being aware of. Find trusted health professionals to help guide you.
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