[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":357},["ShallowReactive",2],{"post-common-health-conditions-pregnancy-treat":3,"related-common-health-conditions-pregnancy-treat":95},{"id":4,"title":5,"author":6,"body":7,"category":79,"cover":82,"date":83,"description":13,"excerpt":84,"extension":85,"featured_image":84,"legacy_id":86,"meta":87,"meta_description":88,"meta_title":5,"navigation":89,"path":90,"seo":91,"sponsored":89,"status":92,"stem":93,"subtitle":72,"__hash__":94},"posts/common-health-conditions-pregnancy-treat.md","Common health conditions during pregnancy, and how to treat them!","Lisa Collette",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":74},"minimark",[10,14,21,24,27,33,36,47,50,55,58,67],[11,12,13],"p",{},"During pregnancy, women can experience various health conditions. From Anemia to Pre-Eclampsia. Some conditions are more common than others, and some are easily treatable.",[11,15,16,17,20],{},"Something I experienced during both of my pregnancies was low blood pressure and anaemia.",[18,19],"br",{},"\nMany health conditions during pregnancy are treatable although the worst for me was low blood pressure, also known as hypotension. Which my health visitor and GP could do nothing for.",[11,22,23],{},"Imagine being in the supermarket or at the park with your 3 old, you’re 6 months pregnant and suddenly you feel faint, everything starts to go black… This happened to me multiple times during my second pregnancy. My GP advised if I felt light-headed or like I might pass out to sit with my head between my knees or lay down. That’s easily said, but if you’re in the middle of a supermarket with a 3-year-old you’re not going to just lie down, are you?",[11,25,26],{},"I found keeping a bottle of cold water with me really helped. I also had to remind myself to slow down! The simplest of things, such as standing up too quickly, could cause me to feel faint and subsequently blackout.",[11,28,29,30,32],{},"Suddenly my 3-year-olds slow walking wasn’t an issue for me, I wanted to keep at his pace, and it helped. Until he’d decide to run off and I’d have to run after him.",[18,31],{},"\nThankfully the Anemia was easily treated with Iron supplements and boosted my energy levels throughout my pregnancy. I had to continue taking them for a few months after and found them to be really helpful!",[11,34,35],{},"Pregnancy also really spurred me on to look at my body health and what I was was putting into my body. Were the things I was eating really good for me?",[11,37,38,39,46],{},"During pregnancy i’ve always been put off meat and ",[40,41,45],"a",{"href":42,"rel":43},"https://www.healthlabs.com/vitamin-nutritional-health-testing",[44],"nofollow","nutritional testing"," shows we don’t need to eat meat to be healthy and look after our bodies. Quite the opposite, we recently watched a documentary on this and blood tested after consuming meat is cloudy and fatty compared to that of somebody on a vegan diet.",[11,48,49],{},"That’s not to say I’d go vegan but I have been focusing on and enjoy a vegetarian diet just like I did during pregnancy and felt good for it!.",[51,52,54],"h3",{"id":53},"what-to-do-if-you-experience-health-conditions-during-pregnancy","What to do if you experience health conditions during pregnancy –",[11,56,57],{},"If you’re experiencing any health issues pre 0r postpartum whether it be physical or mental, speak to your Health Visitor or GP as they may be able to help. Just because you’re pregnant or had a baby recently doesn’t mean it’s normal to feel run down or in pain all of the time. There could be an underlying issue.",[11,59,60,61,66],{},"To find out more about the various health conditions you may experience during pregnancy head to ",[40,62,65],{"href":63,"rel":64},"https://www.emmasdiary.co.uk/pregnancy-and-birth/pregnancy-health/pregnancy-complications",[44],"Emma’s Diary","!",[11,68,69],{},[70,71],"img",{"alt":72,"src":73},"","/images/2019/03/ED-infographic-1-rev3.jpg",{"title":72,"searchDepth":75,"depth":75,"links":76},2,[77],{"id":53,"depth":78,"text":54},3,[80,81],"pregnancy","parenting","/images/2014/12/week_39_bump_1.jpg","2019-03-28T21:05:00Z",null,"md","11307",{},"Common pregnancy health conditions including anaemia, low blood pressure and pre-eclampsia. 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Instead of turning to baggy maternity clothes, follow this guide to show off that bump and your amazing body during pregnancy, so you can stay comfortable and stylish.",[105,106,108,111],"h2",{"id":107},"find-pieces-that-can-grow-with-you",[70,109],{"alt":72,"src":110},"/images/2014/11/bibee_dresses_2.jpg","Find Pieces That Can Grow with You",[11,113,114,115,120],{},"When looking through your wardrobe or looking for new outfits, finding pieces that can stretch and grow as you do will ensure that you have pieces you can wear pre- and post-pregnancy. Nobody wants to spend a lot of money on pregnancy clothes, meaning finding flexible styles is essential. When you first find out you’re pregnant, go to the store and find some signature pieces that are stretchy. Items such as maxi dresses or pants and jeans that are made of elasticated material around the waist will all grow with you as your stomach begins to grow. 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This makes choosing an outfit during pregnancy a breeze.",[105,142,144],{"id":143},"make-use-of-belts","Make Use of Belts",[11,146,147,152],{},[40,148,151],{"href":149,"rel":150},"https://fustany.com/en/fashion/stylish-mamas/how-to-wear-belts-during-pregnancy",[44],"Belts make a great accessory for the pregnant woman"," and if you don’t want to purchase maternity clothes, you can choose to buy bigger sizes in the brands you love and simply use a belt to add shape to your bump. Wearing baggy clothing if you didn’t before can feel strange to many and the addition of a belt can define your silhouette and add shape, so you can show off your body and bump and feel comfortable whilst doing so.",[11,154,155],{},"When possible, try to dress in clothing you can continue to wear post-pregnancy. If this isn’t an option, look for clothing you find fashionable, as you can always sell these clothes after pregnancy.",{"title":72,"searchDepth":75,"depth":75,"links":157},[158,159,160,161],{"id":107,"depth":75,"text":111},{"id":123,"depth":75,"text":124},{"id":136,"depth":75,"text":137},{"id":143,"depth":75,"text":144},[163,80],"lifestyle","2019-03-26T09:00:00Z","11605",{},"Pregnancy fashion guide for staying comfortable and stylish. 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The moment the ",[40,181,184],{"href":182,"rel":183},"https://www.smartcells.com/baby/b/thank-you-midwives/",[44],"midwife"," hands them over to you your entire world changes.",[11,187,188,191],{},[70,189],{"alt":72,"src":190},"/images/2018/01/harriet_announcement-0074.jpg","I remember that moment so clearly, as my partner held onto me whilst the midwife passed him up and I held him to my chest for skin to skin.",[11,193,194],{},"One of four midwives who cared for us throughout the 7 hours we spent in the labour ward. And I won’t lie, I don’t remember their names, I was in labour! I remember 15 minutes before he arrived. Just before we started to push that there was a shift change, and the lady who had been there throughout left, handing us over to somebody else.",[11,196,197],{},"I remember the amount of blood that covered the floor of the hospital room and the way my body shook. Seeing the midwife calmly clean it up.",[11,199,200],{},"I remember the midwife casually chatting to me afterwards as she stitched a tear. Like it was normal because for her it was, it was her normal. Her every day. For me, it was all surreal.",[11,202,203],{},"My second pregnancy and birth were totally different, more complicated. This lead to me being consultant lead and having an unexpected cesarian. But that isn’t to say I didn’t also have an amazing midwife before this.",[11,205,206],{},"Because midwives aren’t just on labour wards and in hospitals they’re in GP practices. They’re going door to door providing aftercare in those first weeks before handing over to health visitors.",[11,208,209],{},"I may have had a mixture of experiences between both of my pregnancies and births. But midwives played a big part in it all.",[11,211,212],{},"Thank you to the midwife who measured my bump and took my blood every two weeks.",[11,214,215],{},"Thank you to the midwife who held my hand and gave me reassurance.",[11,217,218],{},"Thank you to the midwife who asked how we were when she saw us in the supermarket.",[11,220,221],{},"Thank you to the midwife who brought me tea and toast.",[11,223,224],{},"Thank you to the midwife who helped me when I passed out in the shower.",[11,226,227],{},"Thank you to the midwife who took my newborn for an hour, so I could sleep.",[11,229,230],{},"Thank you to the midwife who cared.",[11,232,233],{},"Thank you to the midwife who helped me nurse my baby.",[11,235,236],{},"For all the things you do big and small. Thank you!",[238,239,174],"h4",{"id":240},"thankyoumidwives",{"title":72,"searchDepth":75,"depth":75,"links":242},[],[163,80],"2018-07-02T15:03:00Z","Nothing in this world compares to the feeling of holding your newborn baby for the very first time. The moment the midwife hands them over to you your entire world changes.","10917",{},"Thank you midwives tribute. 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Unlike last time. During my first pregnancy, I thought my skincare routine meant I’d been one of the lucky ones…",[11,269,270],{},"I believed I was stretch-mark free.",[11,272,273],{},"I was one those ladies without any physical signs of having produced a mini-human imprinted on them for life.",[11,275,276,279],{},[70,277],{"alt":72,"src":278},"/images/2018/03/unity_beauty.jpg","You can imagine how surprised I was when they appeared AFTER having the baby. That’s right. There weren’t many but they were there! Those fine lines around my belly button and hips from having carried our first born for 9 months.",[11,281,282,283,288],{},"Throughout my pregnancy with Harriet, I used ",[40,284,287],{"href":285,"rel":286},"https://www.unitybeautyessentials.com",[44],"UNITY Beauty Essentials",". This time around I was more concerned with keeping my skin hydrated.",[11,290,291],{},"I was entering into this already sporting stretch marks and they weren’t going anywhere. Both during and after my pregnancy with Taylor I experienced dry skin around my tummy and upper arms. It never felt nice, it was itchy. Pregnant tummies feel stretched and itchy without being dry, so I wanted to keep my skin as hydrated as possible.",[11,293,294,297,298,303],{},[70,295],{"alt":72,"src":296},"/images/2018/03/unity_pregnancy_maternity-0759.jpg","I used the ",[40,299,302],{"href":300,"rel":301},"https://www.unitybeautyessentials.com/product/daily-body-hydrator/",[44],"UNITY Daily Body Hydrator"," which prevents skin dehydration that occurs during and post-pregnancy. It’s a lightweight serum that cools and refreshes the skin. As it’s non-greasy I even applied it my face, it left me feeling refreshed and energised and my skin felt amazing and wasn’t dry. Baring in mind I’ve had yet another winter baby, I would usually have dry skin on my face this time of year regardless of being pregnant. I loved that I could quickly apply this to my face before rushing out to toddler group with Taylor.",[11,305,306],{},"Having a 3-year-old to chase after means you don’t have much time to dedicate to skincare.",[11,308,309],{},"The UNITY Beauty Essentials range is like a tall glass of water for your skin. And almost 3 months post-partum I’m still using them, breastfeeding can really dehydrate your skin, and I’m still turning to UNITY to keep my skin feeling it’s best.",[11,311,312,315,316,320],{},[70,313],{"alt":72,"src":314},"/images/2018/03/unity_pregnancy_maternity-0766.jpg","For my night routine, I used ",[40,317,319],{"href":300,"rel":318},[44],"UNITY Intensive Body Nourisher",". A Rich, buttery cream that can be massaged into the skin. Made from Indian Gooseberry extract, mango seed butter, shea butter and sweet almond oil.",[11,322,323],{},"I applied UNITY Intensive Body Nourisher to my bump each night before bed. It took away that irritating itch leaving me to concentrate on sleeping rather than how uncomfortable I was feeling!",[11,325,326,327,329],{},"Now our little one is here I’m using the Intensive Body Nourisher on my upper arms. Breastfeeding seems to have affected this area and the rich hydrating consistency of this cream has helped restore my skin.",[18,328],{},"\nWith prices starting from £25 UNITY is a high-end luxury range compared to other bump creams, but it works. I’ve never had healthier more hydrated skin. I also love that they’re free from mineral oil, petrolatum, parabens, phthalates, sulphates, DEA, Phenoxyethanol, retinol/retinoids, BHA/BHT and gluten.",[11,331,332,335],{},[70,333],{"alt":72,"src":334},"/images/2018/03/unity_pregnancy_maternity-0756.jpg","They’re also Vegan-friendly and not tested on animals. This means they’re perfect for pretty much everyone! A great gift for those expectant mums in your life, or a luxury treat for yourself. Because you and your bump deserve the best!",[11,337,338,339,344],{},"For further details visit the website ",[40,340,343],{"href":341,"rel":342},"http://www.unitybeautyessentials.com",[44],"www.unitybeautyessentials.com"," – there is a special offer providing 10% OFF purchases when using this Coupon Code: UNITY14.",{"title":72,"searchDepth":75,"depth":75,"links":346},[],[81,80],"/images/2018/03/unity.jpg","2018-03-15T08:03:00Z","10662",{},"UNITY Beauty pregnancy skincare routine. Daily Body Hydrator and Intensive Body Nourisher review. Preventing stretch marks and dry skin during pregnancy.","/my-pre-and-post-pregnancy-skincare-routine-with-unity-beauty",{"title":256,"description":261},"my-pre-and-post-pregnancy-skincare-routine-with-unity-beauty","NnWPbpOqxO-oXjF_Q9IjG9qVyiQBAJWpgR8Yu4a9LqA",1777287790111]