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| Home > Nutrition and Health > Home Remedies
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| | Home Remedies during pregnancy
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Opt for home remedies before resorting to medications. In this portion we suggest some alternatives to the medical treatment of common ailments. You should consult your physician if any of these discomforts persist or seem harmful to your well-being.
 Headache
Headache is relieved by a warm relaxing bath, a massage, tension -reducing exercises (such as shoulder circling) and relaxation routines. Hot packs on the back of the neck or shoulders and cold packs on the forehead also help relieve headache for many people. Try not to use aspirin or acetaminophen or a combination drug.
Cold, hay fever, runny nose and cough
You can get relief from these symptoms by trying a cool mist vaporizer, handkerchief, rest, liquids and honey and lemon. These are safe and effective treatments than decongestants, aspirin, and cough syrups. Remember that these drugs treat the symptoms and does not cure them.
 Backache
Backache is a common problem for pregnant women. You can get respite from backaches with massage, hot or cold packs, and exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles and to decrease the curve in the low back. You should avoid aspirin and muscle relax-ants unless the condition is severe.
Sleeplessness
This condition is especially common in late pregnancy. Take a brisk walk each day; this will help release tension that might keep you from sleeping. Before going to bed, try a warm bath, a glass of warm milk, a massage, or listening to soothing music. Do not use sleeping pills or alcohol even if you find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night. Try reading (a dull book is more likely to help you get to sleep) or take the help of yoga.
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