Many pregnancy discomforts can be relieved with good diet, hydration, gentle exercise, and rest. Listed below are several common pregnancy discomforts. 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.

SALIVATION

Causes: Increased acidity in the mouth, by the uptake of starch; generally accompanies nausea.

Recommended: Eat small balanced frequent meals during the day; limit starchy foods; cinnamon flavored gum may help.