Ask your provider before you take pain medicine for a headache. In general, acetaminophen is safe to take as directed during pregnancy, but aspirin , ibuprofen , and most prescription migraine drugs are not. You can also try a number of natural headache remedies to ease your discomfort, like getting a massage, using a compress, practicing relaxation techniques, exercising, and taking a shower.
Most women feel nauseated during pregnancy at some point, and about half vomit. But an unlucky 3 percent of expecting moms experience hyperemesis gravidarum HG , an extreme form of morning sickness that can lead to dehydration , weight loss, and other complications.
Call your provider if you can't keep anything down including fluids ; vomit blood; have lost more than 5 pounds; feel weak, faint, or dizzy; have a fever or abdominal pain; or have dark and strong-smelling urine. Wondering about a symptom you have? Find it on our pregnancy symptoms page. Create a fun time lapse of your pregnancy by documenting your growing bump every week or so.
Check out these tips on how to get the best bump photos week after week. Even if you don't see a noticeable bump yet, start taking photos now so you have a starting point for comparison. It's common to feel moody during pregnancy. But if you're feeling more than a little blue, or if these emotions persist for more than two weeks, take our prenatal depression quiz and discuss the results with your healthcare provider.
In early pregnancy you may be more exhausted than you ever imagined you could be. It takes a lot of energy to make a new life! Pregnancy also brings a host of sleep disturbances such as frequent urination, nausea, heartburn, leg cramps, and snoring. Get more rest by turning in early — you'll be glad when you wake up refreshed the next day. Practice the basics of good sleep during pregnancy by watching what and when you eat, using the right pillows, learning how to relax, and practicing good "sleep hygiene.
It's always important to use sunscreen, but during pregnancy it can help you avoid a condition called melasma or chloasma — darker patches of skin on your face or body, which may be triggered by hormonal changes. Women with darker skin are more likely to experience melasma, but it can happen to any expecting mom. Melasma is also sometimes referred to as the mask of pregnancy because the splotches typically show up around your upper lip, nose, cheekbones, and forehead in the shape of a mask.
These darker spots will eventually go away after pregnancy. Staying out of the sun and using a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day whether or not it's sunny is the best way to prevent melasma.
Wondering how much pregnancy weight to gain? It depends on your pre-pregnancy body mass index and whether or not you're carrying twins or multiples. If you're at a healthy weight, aim to gain 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester and about 1 pound per week after that. Check out our pregnancy weight gain calculator to find your target weight range. For many expecting moms, it's still too early to have a true pregnancy bump.
But it may be getting harder to hide the changes your body is undergoing. If you're not ready to share your news, you may have to get creative with loose clothing that hides your chest and belly. An oversized cardigan, button-down shirt, or sweatshirt over leggings may do the trick for now. The first trimester isn't usually a beauty enhancer. Thanks to fatigue and nausea, you may have dark circles under your eyes and a pale or greenish tint to your skin.
Early pregnancy can bring new meaning to the phrase "green around the gills. Pregnancy affects women differently, but many expecting moms feel and look amazing in the second trimester, so hang in there. Could it be you have your dates mixed up and you are further gone than you thought? Or could be your mind playing tricks on you because your so excited so feel baby move for the first time. U sure your 8 weeks? Your baby is tooked away into the pelvis at this stage Im 17w almost with my second and still waiting to feel him can hear him now and then.
In answer to Sarah L What can you hear?? Babies cant cry in utero as lungs are filled with fluid. And there is no air so cant hear them babble or vocalise any sound at all. Netmums-to-be Two Placentas Only one baby any info In answer to Roxanna C 6. Bloody hell I'm not crazy! I meant as in that thud noise when they kick but not strong enough to feel.
Can't find your answer? Definitely not baby at 8 weeks. Bubbles of gas or muscle twitches, probably. I'm having my 5th baby and I was 14 weeks before I felt her, although that's classed as early to some people.
Netmums-to-be 16 weeks and feeling no movement??? Netmums-to-be 21 weeks pregnant no movement. Abnormal or severe head pressure is sometimes a sign of a serious medical condition, such as a brain tumor or aneurysm. However, these problems are rare.
Brain shakes are sensations that people sometimes feel when they stop taking certain medications, especially antidepressants. Throbbing results from the dilation of your blood vessels from the increased blood flow. Throbbing often feels like a pulsing sensation and can come and go quickly. The throbbing in your head can also feel like a vibration or mimic a heartbeat. Headaches can often be reduced or cured with a treatment plan.
Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search. Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home Assignment Can you feel movement at 8 weeks pregnant with twins? Ben Davis January 26, Can you feel movement at 8 weeks pregnant with twins?
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