Did you just search for "pregnancy and honey" in hope that
there would be some easy ways to get out of pains such as
heartburns, colds and morning sickness during pregnancy?
You might want to read on...
Heartburn During Pregnancy:
Heartburn during pregnancy is one of the most common side
effects of pregnancy. Hormones released during pregnancy
allow the softening of the sphincter between the esophagus
and stomach. When this happens, stomach acids back up into
the esophagus, causing a burning sensation. This may also
occur in the latter months of pregnancy as your baby pushes
all of your organs upward. You may experience heartburn as
a burning sensation in your throat or chest. Other women
experience heartburn as a large lump like feeling in their
throat or upper chest. Fortunately there are ways to
minimize your heartburn woes during pregnancy and honey
with milk recipe is one of them. Mixing some honey with
your milk is very good for helping neutralize the excess of
stomach acid. Drink a glass of milk every night before
going to bed.
Colds During Pregnancy:
Colds are quite common during pregnancy. Pregnant women
tend to be more susceptible as their immune systems are
lowered and their mucous membranes tend to swell during
pregnancy. This can make it more difficult to get rid of
coughs and colds, and can make breathing easy a challenge.
If you do catch a cold you can increase your consumption of
vitamin C rich foods including fruits and fruit juices.
Many women find sipping teas including lemon and honey tea
can help alleviate a sore and uncomfortable throat.
Morning Sickness:
Morning sickness is a common experience with about 70
percent of all women experiencing nausea and /or vomiting
during or especially their first trimester of pregnancy. In
more severe cases, morning sickness can also lead to weight
loss, malnutrition or other more serious health
complications for the mother and developing child.
Traditional remedies for expectant mothers trying to treat
the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy include soda and
crackers which are only marginally helpful. Ginger is
effective against ailments of the reproductive and
digestive systems because it stimulates circulation and
supports a good blood supply to these organs. Modest
amounts of ginger tea with honey are a great remedy for
nausea and vomiting. In the early weeks of pregnancy, the
further stimulation of blood flow into the abdomen is not
recommended, so go easy on ginger at this time.
Caution:
While there are many natural remedies during pregnancy and
honey remedies are known to be quite safe in helping to
relieve some of the common side effects or complaints of
pregnancy (honey is not allowed for new-born and young
children under 1-yr old ,though), bear in mind that
something is natural does not always mean it is safe, for
instance there are many herbs that are best avoided during
pregnancy. As with anything, during pregnancy always check
in with your medical doctor when you are in doubt.
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Ruth Tan is the owner of the website Benefits of Honey at
http://www.benefits-of-honey.com which is an immensely
rich, quality resource on honey and its benefits, and a
plethora of health-related issues.
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