MINOR DISCOMFORTS IN
PREGNANCY
R. NDERITU
, Common complains of a pregnant woman that occurs due to
physiologic alteration of pregnancy but don’t necessarily signify
pathology.
• They are mainly caused by hormonal, accommodation,
metabolic and/or postural changes.
• They subside after delivery and the end of peuperium.
,• These remain minor as long as they do not pose much risk to the
life of the mother and the baby.
• Remember:
• Minor disorders may escalate and become serious
complications of pregnancy.
• Therefore, as a health provider you have to be alert to the
development of any complications and refer appropriately.
, NAUSEA AND VOMITING (MORNING SICKNESS)
• Mainly caused by a rise in hormonal levels.
• Occurs between four and sixteen weeks, usually in the
morning hours, but it can occur at anytime of the day.
• When vomiting becomes severe, it is called hyperemesis
gravidarum.
PREGNANCY
R. NDERITU
, Common complains of a pregnant woman that occurs due to
physiologic alteration of pregnancy but don’t necessarily signify
pathology.
• They are mainly caused by hormonal, accommodation,
metabolic and/or postural changes.
• They subside after delivery and the end of peuperium.
,• These remain minor as long as they do not pose much risk to the
life of the mother and the baby.
• Remember:
• Minor disorders may escalate and become serious
complications of pregnancy.
• Therefore, as a health provider you have to be alert to the
development of any complications and refer appropriately.
, NAUSEA AND VOMITING (MORNING SICKNESS)
• Mainly caused by a rise in hormonal levels.
• Occurs between four and sixteen weeks, usually in the
morning hours, but it can occur at anytime of the day.
• When vomiting becomes severe, it is called hyperemesis
gravidarum.
