Common Discomforts of Pregnancy Pt. 2

Question 1

Caused by elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin and other pregnancy hormones
as well as changes in carbohydrate

Answer 1

. Nausea and Vomiting

Question 2

May be triggered hormonally or caused by the increased blood volume, anemia, fatigue,
sudden position changes, or lying supine

Answer 2

SYNCOPE

Question 3

Caused by pressure of the uterus on the bladder

Answer 3

URINARY FREQUENCY AND URGENCY

Question 4

Caused by increased levels of estrogen and progesterone

Answer 4

BREAST TENDERNESS

Question 5

Caused by hypertrophy and thickening of the vaginal mucosa and increased mucus
production

Answer 5

INCREASED VAGINAL DISCHARGE

Question 6

Results from increased estrogen, which causes edema of the nasal tissues and dryness

Answer 6

NASAL STUFFINESS

Question 7

Usually results from hormonal changes

Answer 7

FATIGUE

Question 8

Results from increased progesterone levels, (decreased gastrointestinal motility, esophageal
reflux, and displacement of the stomach by the enlarging uterus)

Answer 8

HEARTBURN

Question 9

Results from vasodilation, venous stasis, and increased venous pressure

Answer 9

ANKLE EDEMA

Question 10

Result from weakening walls of the veins or valves and venous congestion

Answer 10

VARICOSE VEINS

Question 11

Result from changes in blood volume and vascular tone

Answer 11

HEADACHES

Question 12

Result from increased venous pressure and constipation

Answer 12

HEMORRHOIDS

Question 13

Results from an increase in progesterone production, decreased intestinal motility,
displacement of the intestines, pressure of the uterus, and taking iron supplements

Answer 13

CONSTIPATION

Question 14

• Caused by an exaggerated lumbosacral curve resulting from an enlarged uterus
• Risk for falls; teach to move about slowly

Answer 14

BACKACHE

Question 15

Result from an altered calcium-phosphorus balance and pressure of the uterus on nerves or
from fatigue

Answer 15

LEG CRAMPS

Question 16

Results from pressure on the diaphragm from the enlarged uterus

Answer 16

SHORTNESS OF BREATHING