Ailments during pregnancy

Most common ailments:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Heartburn (acid regurgitation)
• To stop smoking
• All types of injuries (car accident, severe bruises and sprains)
• Fatigue, migraines, blocked nose
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Itching
• Hemorrhoids
• High blood pressure
• Edema or swelling - usually in the legs
• Tingling in the hands (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
• Backache, pelvic and pubic pain
• Insomnia, disturbed nights
• Anxiety, stress, sadness, depression
• Mental or emotional problems
• Signs of early labour, practice contractions (Braxton Hicks)
• Breech: facilitating spontanious version

Around labour

• Preparing for labour (from wk 36 onwards)
• Inducing labour
• Assisting during labour - pain relief