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      • Ashley Cuccaro
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Home » Remedies

Pregnancy Complaints/Remedies Library

While you are probably very excited about having a baby, you may not have expected many of the undesirable body changes that would occur during pregnancy. Thankfully there are safe and natural ways to treat, overcome and even avoid common pregnancy symptoms. We hope this resource will bring help and relief as you do the wonderful work of growing and nourishing your baby.

Disclaimer: The material on this website is provided for educational purposes only. You should not rely on the information on this website as an alternative to medical advice from your healthcare provider.

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Acne

Pregnancy hormones can wreak havoc and cause breakouts on your face, back and elsewhere. In fact, more than half of …

Anti-Flu Recipe

A natural flu preventative for adults (including pregnant women) Elderberry Syrup: 2 teaspoons per day (Brand names …

Back Pain

Back Pain is a very common complaint during pregnancy – in fact between 50-70% of women experience it to some degree. …

Braxton-Hicks Contractions

Braxton-Hicks Contractions are often called “practice contractions,” Braxton-Hicks Contractions can begin as early as …

Colds and Congestion

If you come down with a cold don’t worry; the symptoms of a cold or the flu are usually harmless to your baby. You may …

Constipation

Constipation is a very common ailment that affects more than half of all pregnant women. Constipation during pregnancy …

Depression

Hormone changes during pregnancy, which affect the chemicals in your brain, can be intensified by life stressors and can …

Edema

During pregnancy, your blood and bodily fluids increase by nearly 50%! This extra fluid retention is needed to help …

Fatigue

Fatigue or a lack of energy during pregnancy is very normal and is experienced by many expecting mothers.  The extent to …

Gas

Gas is a common complaint during pregnancy. Gas during pregnancy is caused by an increase in progesterone levels; …

Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common complaints during pregnancy, headaches can occur at any time but most often strike …

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, swollen varicose veins in the rectal opening, are a common pregnancy complaint especially during the third …

Insomnia

A common misconception is that a pregnant woman should not sleep on her backor that she should only sleep on her left …

Leg Cramps

Leg Cramps are very common during pregnancy, especially during the 3rd trimester.   Leg cramps during pregnancy result …

Midwives’ Bran Muffins

Ingredients 1 ½ cups 100% All Bran 1 cup flour (any alternative flour such as almond or coconut may be used) 1 …

Moodiness

Mood swings during pregnancy are normal and common; pregnancy is filled with many changes and hormonal …

Morning Sickness

Morning Sickness can vary from the occasional nausea at certain times during the day/evening through vomiting many times …

Nausea

See Morning Sickness Check out our post 5 Ingredients in the Recipe to Surviving Pregnancy  …

Sore Breasts

Sore Breasts are a very common pregnancy symptom, sore breasts are caused by an increase in the hormones levels of …

Swelling

See Edema Check out our post on 8 Ways to Reduce Swelling in Pregnancy …

Tried and True Yankee Recipe (for Morning Sickness)

Ingredients  1 large Banana, peeled, (cut into chunks and wrap in plastic, freeze for 24 hours) 1 cup cantaloupe …

Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins are blue or purple, swollen veins that bulge near the surface of the skin; varicose veins may worsen or …

Weight Gain

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy weight gain; the ideal amount of weight you should gain during …

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