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Nausea in Late Pregnancy Information

Executive Summary By Marlene De Wilde

While it is common knowledge that most women suffer from morning sickness in the beginning of their pregnancy, it is not so well known that they can also suffer from nausea in late pregnancy as well. As a result, the uterus presses up against the stomach and the stomach has less room to expand. Heartburn with or without nausea is often the result.

As nausea is often felt after eating, it helps to eat smaller amounts more often rather than two or three bigger meals. This can also help if fluctuating hormones are responsible as queasiness is usually worse on an empty stomach.

The home remedies that work for first trimester nausea are also effective for third trimester morning sickness. Ginger, motion sickness bracelets, bland foods and preggie pops are popular therapies and you may find they work for you. Should you be worried about nausea in late pregnancy? All through your pregnancy, it’s important to drink lots of water but this is even more the case if you throw up regularly. If you become dehydrated in late pregnancy then this could cause serious problems such as premature labor, constipation, fatigue, cramps and swelling.

Teen Pregnancy Information And Facts

Executive Summary By Zhang Xiao Hong

There are many – some very serious issues involved with teenage pregnancy these days. Listed below are some of the many risks and complications that can occur as a result of teenage pregnancy.

Low Birth Weight – Teenagers are less likely to gain the extra weight they need during their pregnancy, leading to a low birth weight. Low birth weight, in turn, is associated with many and varied childhood disorders, and also has a high rate of infant mortality. If you are a pregnant teenager, it is very important that you make sure you gain adequate weight to avoid such health risks.

Premature Babies – Teenage mothers are far more likely to give birth to premature babies, which pose serious and sometimes fatal risks for the baby. Most commonly, premature babies are at a much higher risk than full term babies to develop bleeding in the brain, serious retinal problems, intestinal problems, and even sudden infant death syndrome, which is the unexpected and unexplainable death of a baby in their sleep.

Smoking and Pregnancy- However sad, teenage mothers are more likely to smoke than mother’s over the age of twenty five. Smoking dramatically increases the risk of a low birth weight in babies, which is discussed above. Also, smoking while pregnant highly increases a lot more pregnancy complications, premature birth, and giving birth to a stillborn baby to name but a few.
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