The contents of the following
program are not intended
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to substitute for the advice
of your healthcare provider,
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and the producers of this series
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Creation or evolution,
design or random chance,
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they say it all
began with a big bang,
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but when we look at
the amazing human body,
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the answer is obvious.
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The complexity of the
design exceeds anything
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man has ever made.
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The body, it only
have been designed
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by the Master Designer
we read about in the Bible.
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Join us,
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as we explore the
miraculous development
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of the human baby.
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Divine Design.
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Hello, I'm Patti Barnes,
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the director of
the Midwifery Program
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at Hartland College.
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I like to share with you a
few of the common complaints
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expected mothers
have during pregnancy.
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By the way,
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when we use the
word complaints here,
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we should understand that
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we are talking about
murmuring and complaining.
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We're just using the
medical sense of the word.
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In other words,
physical discomforts.
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In the devotional
book Reflecting Christ,
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page 165 we read,
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"Man is God's
workmanship, His masterpiece,
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created for a
high and holy purpose
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and on every part
of the human tabernacle
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God desires to write his law."
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What a wonderful thought,
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the human tabernacle
is the body of the flesh
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we inhabit and Jesus
wants to inhabit it with us.
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And write his law on every part
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as the great Apostle Paul said,
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"Christ in you,
the hope of glory."
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Pain can be a
tool in the hand of God
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to bring us closer to
Christ and make us stronger.
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In 2 Corinthians
12:9, Paul wrote,
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"And he said unto me,
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My grace is sufficient for thee:
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for my strength is
made perfect in weakness.
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Most gladly therefore
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will I rather
glory in my infirmities,
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that the power of
Christ may rest upon me."
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As you know God's original
plan for bearing children
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didn't include
the pain and sorrow
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that resulted from the fall.
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But be of the courage,
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our creator is all wise
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and knows that even though
we might not recognize it,
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our pains and discomforts
have a divine purpose.
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You know,
designed to work for us,
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not against us.
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In our weakness,
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we are directed
to look up to Him
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who is able to help us.
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Let us look at a few other
complaints of pregnant women.
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Nausea at the
beginning of pregnancy
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is often referred
to as morning sickness.
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This is one of the
first signs of pregnancy.
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And usually occurs
during the first trimester.
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Usually occurring
right round the seventh week,
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the good news is that in
the vast majority of cases
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there is no threat or danger
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to either the
mother or the baby.
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There are some
rare cases however,
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when continuous vomiting
may require hospitalization.
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This extreme condition is
called Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
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In such cases,
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it is essential to have
the electrolytes restored
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and the vomiting
brought under control.
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Morning sickness
is really a misnomer.
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For it's neither a sickness
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nor is it
restricted to the morning.
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Although it maybe
experienced more in the morning.
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It's brought on by
rapid hormonal changes
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that take place in the mother
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during the early
stages of pregnancy.
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It's normal and the
silver lining around this
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is it generally speaking
miscarriages are less likely
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if the mother is
experiencing nausea.
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By the way, if
you're carrying twins,
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the nausea probably
would be a little worse.
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But take heart,
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nausea usually
subsides around the 13th week,
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which is the end of
the first trimester.
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There is some comfort
measures that can be taken
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to alleviate the
symptoms of nausea.
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A good well round of diet
of wholesome foods will help.
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Avoid fatty foods, and
especially fried foods.
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Foods that are easily digested
should be the diet of choice.
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It's also important
to stay well hydrated,
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drink copious amounts of water.
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You're going to need
extra while you're pregnant
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and if you're vomiting,
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you'll need to
replace those lost fluids.
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Ginger is often
helpful in alleviating nausea.
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But don't over do it,
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ginger can have a
tendency to thin your blood.
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Peppermint tea may also be
effective in reducing nausea.
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Open the windows to fresh
air and finally avoid fumes
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and disagreeable odors,
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because during
pregnancy you'll find,
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you're more sensitive to smells.
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But look at the bright side,
this heightened sense of smell
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will cause you to
avoid smoke and fumes
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that could be harmful
to both you and your baby.
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Now next,
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let's talk about
heartburn or indigestion.
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There is an old
wise tale that says that
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heartburn is the indication
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that the baby will
have a lot of hair.
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Of course, this isn't true.
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There is actually a
burning sensation in esophagus
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that may be cause
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by the relaxing
effect of progesterone
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in the cardiac's
being through the stomach,
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which allows for stomach acid
to back up into the esophagus.
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As the uterus grows,
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it pushes up against the stomach
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which may also
contribute to this acid backup.
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So what are some
things you can do
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to help relieve the situation?
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Not drinking with
your meals will help,
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so that you can more
easily digest your food
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and prevent some
of that acid reflux.
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Avoid fried and spicy foods
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and stick with those easily
digested and nutritious items.
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It is also recommended
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that you not lie
down right after eating.
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But take a walk instead.
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While in bed,
lie on your left side
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because laying on the right side
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places the
esophagus below the stomach.
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You may find it helpful
to pop yourself up a little
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when you go to bed.
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Don't eat late in the evening,
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allow time for
digestion before retiring.
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Now, let's talk
about frequent urination.
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The need to urinate often occurs
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during the first trimester
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due to pressure on the bladder
because the uterus is below.
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As a uterus grows,
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it also rises taking
pressure off the bladder.
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Near the end of pregnancy,
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as the baby
descends into the pelvis,
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direct pressure is once
again exerted on the bladder
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and frequent
urination occurs again.
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The problem is that
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you need to drink lots of water,
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so please don't
dehydrate yourself
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in attempt to ward
off the surge to urinate.
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But what you can do is
stop drinking a couple of hours
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before bedtime to
help prevent nocturia.
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You should also avoid beverages
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that have a diuretic
effect like coffee and tea,
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and of course alcohol.
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All right, let's talk
about back pain in pregnancy.
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Now back pain is
common and understandably so.
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You're gaining weight
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and your posture
is naturally changing,
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putting a little more
strain on your back muscles.
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Try to keep
your posture straight
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and avoid standing
for prolong periods.
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It will also be helpful
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if you remember
to bend at the knees
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when you need to bend over
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rather than
bending at the waist.
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Comfortable low heeled
shoes rather than high heels
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will also help take
the strain of the back.
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When in bed, tacking a
pillow under your abdomen,
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behind your back
and between your knees,
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they offer some
support and comfort.
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Hydrotherapy is also an
excellent way to bring relief.
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This can be done with
warm towels applied to the back
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or a more convenient way
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is simply using
a hot water bottle.
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The heat will
relax the back muscles
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but just remember,
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do not get it too hot
which might burn the skin.
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Another common discomfort
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that shows up mainly
in a second trimester
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as the uterus is growing
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is what is called
round ligament pain.
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These are the ligaments that
hold up the uterus in place.
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And say you're being stretched,
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you may feel a sharp
pain in the lower abdomen
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on either side
and down the legs.
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Some things you
might try to alleviate
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these pains are rising
from a sitting position slowly,
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bending toward the pain
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which will ease the
strain on the ligaments,
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avoid twisting
motions, try walking.
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And if the ligaments
feel like they are in a spasm,
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massaging may bring
relief by relaxing that area.
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If the pain is intense,
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you may want to check
with your healthcare provider
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to rule out appendicitis or
any other serious condition.
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Next, let's talk
about varicose veins.
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These are swollen knotted veins
mostly appearing in the legs,
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but may occur elsewhere.
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This is caused by
increased pressure in the veins
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due to the growing
weight of the abdomen.
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In addition, hormones
are softening the vein walls.
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As the vein swell,
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they can lead to
aching and throbbing.
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Here are a few recommendations
to relief their causatives.
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Avoid standing for long periods.
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Pop your legs up when sitting.
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Avoid crossing your legs
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which will only
hinder circulation.
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Walking regular will encourage
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better blood flow
and relieve pressure.
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Avoid constriction
caused by tight bands.
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Some doctors
recommend support hose
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as long as
they're not too tight.
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Wear comfortable shoes
and avoid excess weight gain.
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The last one we have time
to discuss is that of fatigue.
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Fatigue is caused
by several factors.
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First of all,
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much of your body's
energy is being invested
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in the development of
the baby support system.
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The placenta is
under construction
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and will attacks
your nutrient supply.
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You have hormonal
fluctuations taking place
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that will affect your
motions and cause mood swings
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which also
contribute to the fatigue.
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You also having to
bear more and more weight
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as the baby grows.
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Discomforts may be
to some irregular sleep
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and we all knew
that pain can be tiring.
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One thing you want to be
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should have
checked is your iron level.
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Low iron can lead to fatigue
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and your body is naturally
going to require more iron
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as your baby grows.
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Other things you can do include
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maintaining a regular schedule,
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taking a nap during the
day if necessary, exercising,
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although you might think
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that leads to more fatigue
will actually build you up,
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so to have more stamina.
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We are talking
about simple exercise
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like walking
outdoors in the sunshine.
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Again, drink plenty of water
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as Dr. Trash used to say,
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it can perk you up
like a wilting flower.
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Avoid stimulants
like coffee and tea.
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They will only pick you
up to let you down even more.
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And the same goes
for sugary snacks.
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Give yourself daily to
Jesus and claim the promise.
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"He giveth power to the faint,
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and to them that have no
might he increaseth strength.
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But they that wait upon the Lord
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shall renew their strength,
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they shall mount up
with wings as eagles,
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they shall run,
and not be weary,
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and they shall
walk and not faint."
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Walk with God
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A calm
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And heavenly frame
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A light to shine
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Upon the road
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That leads me to the Lamb!
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Return, O holy Dove
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Return
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Sweet messenger of rest!
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I hate the sins that made
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Thee mourn
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And drove Thee from my breast
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Join me next time for
more of Divine Design.
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What peaceful hours
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I once enjoyed!
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How sweet their memory still!
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But they have...
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