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The discomforts of pregnancy
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham 35233, USA.
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Pregnancy discomforts are common due to hormonal and physical changes. Healthcare providers, especially nurses, can help manage these common pregnancy symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Obstetrics
- Women's Health
Background:
- Pregnancy involves significant physiological and hormonal shifts.
- These changes can lead to a variety of common discomforts for expectant mothers.
- Individual experiences of pregnancy discomforts vary greatly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common discomforts during pregnancy.
- To provide suggestions for clinical management of these discomforts.
- To highlight the role of nurses in alleviating pregnancy discomforts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pregnancy discomforts.
- Discussion of hormonal and physical changes.
- Presentation of clinical management strategies.
Main Results:
- Pregnancy discomforts are frequently linked to hormonal fluctuations.
- Physical changes, such as uterine growth, also contribute to discomfort.
- Various management strategies can be employed to reduce discomfort.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a crucial role in managing and reducing pregnancy-related discomforts.
- Understanding the causes of discomforts aids in effective clinical management.
- Individualized care is important as each pregnancy is unique.