| "Spicy, acidic, and greasy foods aggravate some women," says Siobhan Dolan, MD, associate medical director for the March of Dimes | If you're prone to dilated veins like varicose veins , you're more likely to get hemorrhoids, says Dr |
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| An increased blood supply means you need a lot more fluid, so you can easily get dehydrated | More than half of all have morning sickness to some degree |
" Mercifully, the nausea lifted during my second trimester, but many women suffer much longer.
7| Bland foods are best, because greasy and spicy fare tend to aggravate nausea | Over-the-counter antacids such as Tums, Maalox, and Mylanta are all safe during pregnancy |
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| Snacks: Crackers and other high-carb snacks help fight morning sickness because they're easy to digest | You may even notice slight rectal bleeding -- your doctor can confirm if it's from hemorrhoids |
Chewing gum may improve symptoms because it stimulates acid-neutralizing saliva.
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