The Three Trimesters of Pregnancy

Being pregnant is like having a blessing in the belly and infinite love blooming in your heart. It is learning about selfless love where you think about your baby first and then about yourself. It is a state of overwhelming feelings and emotions. Everything grows wider and weirder and you wonder about the changes that are happening to you.

Even though it is a very exciting and happy feeling, you will also be facing so many challenges as well. Pregnancy experiences are different for different people. We are trying to sum up what all you can expect during the nine months and what are the possible Ayurvedic and natural remedies to tackle those problems.

First trimester:

By the time you know that you are pregnant, half of your first trimester would have been over. You may feel lethargic, giddy, nauseated and also go through mood swings.

These symptoms will be more strong during morning hours and we name it as morning sickness. Along with that you may have a little bloating as well.

What can be done:

• Go for a healthy diet which is rich in vitamins and food that promotes hematogenesis such as beetroots, pomegranates etc.
• Relaxation techniques helps for mood swings.
• Dhanwantaram gulika can be taken with jeera water to ease the bloating.
• Vilwadi lehya can be consumed for nausea and vomiting.

Second trimester:

As your baby grows inside the uterus it starts to exert pressure on your vertebral column and you may have back pains. Along with that you may also start to develop slight edema. But the second trimester is still very much comfortable than the other two. Bloating may still persist. Other than that in 90% subjects morning sickness vanishes off mostly.

What can be done:

• Have calcium and iron supplements as advised by your gynecologist.
• Start with mahadhanwantharam gulika with jeera water.
• Continue meditation and relaxation techniques.
• Start with suitable yoga postures after consulting with a prenatal yoga expert.
• Stay on a healthy diet.

Third trimester:

As your abdomen is very big now, you may feel chest congestions, palpitations and breathlessness. Along with that, joint pains; mainly back pain and knee joint pain as they are the weight-bearing joints. Constipation, bloating and edema are some other commonly noticed issues.

What can be done:

• Continue with your pregnancy medication as suggested by your healthcare provider.
• Start with “sukhaprasava ghritham” which is a ghee that aids to have a normal delivery.
• Continue with mahadhanwanthara gulika with jeera water.
• Consume Punarnavasavam diluted with water in case of edema.
• Always keep your legs elevated as much as possible.
• Use pregnancy pillows with can help you to have a comfortable sleep.
• Continue with yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques.
• Hot oil massages with medicated Ayurvedic oils will also ease your aches and pains.

Being calm and taking right measures to tackle the changes or discomfort that you face during the pregnancy can help you to have a happy antenatal period. Always consult experts only as you are vulnerable physically and mentally during these 9 months.