Many pregnancy discomforts can be relieved with good diet, hydration, gentle exercise, and rest. The recommended suggestions are a good starting point for improvement. If these suggestions don’t provide relief, then looking into additional therapies may be helpful. The herbs suggested are safe during pregnancy, although talk to your care provider for any additional questions or concerns.

FATIGUE

Common during the first trimester and usually resolves during the second trimester. Possibly caused by a rise in progesterone or from the slowing down of the metabolic rate. Stress and other emotional issues can cause fatigue.

Recommended: Try to take naps during the day, get mild exercise and eat a balanced diet.

Herbal: Yellow dock root can balance energy levels.

Additional therapies: Massage, acupuncture and cranio sacral therapies are also useful.