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.

VISUAL DISTURBANCES

Even the eyes have additional fluid during pregnancy. It is normal for your vision to change slightly. You may need different reading glasses or eye glass prescription.

Recommended: Rest your eyes often. If you are at a computer often, be sure to step outside and look at green plants. Give your eyes enough time to adjust to the sunlight, but don’t look directly at the sun. Get regular eye exams to make sure your prescription is up to-date.

Note: Consult a health care provider if the visual disturbances are greatly affecting your day and are concurrent with high blood pressure, or protein in the urine.