Warning Signs in Pregnancy
NOTE: Excludes obstetric warning signs - contact your Dr should you experience decreased foetal movements, or fluid loss from the vagina
Pain is cause for concern. It is your body’s way of telling you that all is not well.
| Pain with movement: |
rolling in bed |
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in/out of bed/car/bath |
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getting dressed |
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walking |
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climbing stairs |
Pain with sustained positions: |
driving |
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breastfeeding (obviously a post-natal problem…) |
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sitting at a desk (especially at a computer) |
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sitting on the couch |
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carrying siblings (the Heavy Toddler) |
Stiffness is also of concern, and may point to an underlying instability.
Pins and needles, especially if on both sides of the body. And if accompanied by loss of bladder and bowel function, seek medical advice IMMEDIATELY.
Loss of sensation may endanger the area; if you can't feel, how do you what to do (move, shift weight to allow blood back to the area, get away from the heat-source etc)
Many other symptoms exist, including decreased foetal movements, and fluid loss from the vagina. If in doubt, contact your doctor or midwife and describe your symptoms.
When Not To Exercise in Pregnancy...
Sometimes, our general health is such that exercise may be harmful to either Mum or baby.
Rest is advised over exercise in the following cases:
- Disease of the cardiovascular system
- Disease of the respiratory system
- Disease of the neural system
- Diabetes (IDDM)
- Thyroid Disease
- History of miscarriage, preterm labour or cervical incompetence
- Vaginal bleeding or fluid loss
- Anaemia and blood disorders
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Decreased foetal movements
- Abnormal placenta - function or position
- Breech presentation in the 3rd trimester
- Multiple pregnancies (twins/triplets etc)
- Sudden pain
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