Obstetric Care in Richmond VA
Approved Treatments For Minor Discomforts In Pregnancy
The following treatments are approved for minor discomforts during pregnancy:
Allergies or sinusitis |
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Back pain | For lower back pain and pelvic floor pressure, try using a maternity belt. |
Cold |
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Constipation | Get plenty of exercise and drink sufficient quantities of liquids. Eat plenty of bran foods, fruits, and veggies. Prunes are also a natural laxative and may be eaten raw, stewed, or as a juice.
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Cough |
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Cramping | Occasional menstrual-like cramping is common in early pregnancy. If cramping persists, becomes severe, or becomes associated with bleeding, contact our office.
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Dental work | Inform the dentist of your pregnancy, especially if there is a need to prescribe medicine.
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Diarrhea |
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Exercise | Pregnant women are encouraged to exercise, though you should avoid contact or high-risk sports. If bleeding or cramping occurs, increase water intake and decrease activity. Do not use hot tubs or saunas. |
Exposure to rubella, chickenpox or shingles | Contact our office at 804-897-2100 and select Option 2 to speak with a phone nurse. |
Fever | You may use regular or extra-strength Tylenol. If your temperature reaches 100.4 degrees or higher, contact our office. For ALL respiratory infections, rest in bed as much as possible, drink plenty of fluids, and use a vaporizer if available. If no improvement is noted in a few days, contact our office. See your primary care physician. |
Headache |
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Heartburn/indigestion |
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Hemorrhoids |
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Lower extremity swelling or varicose veins |
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Morning sickness |
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Paint and chemicals | Do NOT expose yourself unnecessarily in non-ventilated areas to paint, strong cleaning agents, or solvents. Read all directions and warnings on products carefully. |
Poison ivy, poison oak, and skin rashes |
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Sore throat |
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Spotting or bleeding | Spotting after intercourse or after a pelvic exam is normal. If bleeding worsens, call our office and speak to a phone nurse. |
Travel | Please discuss travel plans with your physician. Flying is not recommended after 36 weeks for routine pregnancy, and travel in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy is generally not recommended. Avoid heavy lifting, including anything as heavy as a suitcase. If you are traveling, plan frequent stops (at least every 2 hours) and walk around for a few minutes to reduce the risk of blood clots, and make sure to drink plenty of water. Before you travel, refer to the CDC.gov website for up-to-date information on areas at risk for the Zika virus. |
Urinary tract infection | If you experience any symptoms of a UTI, including foul odor or burning with urination, call our office at 804-897-2100 and select Option 2 to speak with a phone nurse. |
Vaginal discharge and yeast infection | An increase in vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy. If there is burning, itching or a foul odor, contact our office. If you have a yeast infection, you may use Gyne-Lotrimin or Monistat. Use the 3 or 7-day treatment. Do not use the one-day treatment as it is too strong. |