Other pregnancy signs and symptoms. Other less obvious signs and symptoms of pregnancy that you might experience during the first trimester include: Moodiness. The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Mood swings also are common.
If you're looking for ways to get your infant's system running smoothly again, here are seven mom-approved remedies our readers recommend. 1. Fiber-Rich Foods. Constipation often occurs when babies begin eating solid foods, especially if their new diet includes a lot of low-fiber foods like rice cereal, bananas, cheese, and cooked carrots. As Cathralynn C. advises, try adding in some foods that are richer in fiber: If you are feeding rice cereal, move on to another grain or stop altogether.
Prunes and Prune Juice: A Natural Remedy for Constipation. Eating prunes, or dried plums, can alleviate constipation. According to a study in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, dried plums and their derivatives, such as prune juice, can prevent constipation and even possibly colon cancer.