Pregnancy
Updated on 12 July 2022
Did you realise that you are becoming clumsier as your pregnancy continues? You are likely to notice that anything in your hand instantly falls to the ground or you may struggle to hold items. You may also end up bumping the doors, frames or any other cabinets in your home. But, you need not worry anymore about it as clumsiness in pregnancy is quite a normal symptom to expect.
Pregnancy is the time when you feel that you are not being yourself. You may not feel as energetic as you used to be. You may feel sleepy or drowsy before and after meals and feel disinterested in daily chores. But, you should know that, clumsiness is a temporary side effect of pregnancy caused by several factors:
What causes clumsiness during pregnancy?
Clumsiness can be caused due to the following factors given below:
What can I do to prevent getting hurt if I'm pregnant and clumsy?
Remind yourself that you're not at the top of your game when it comes to muscle control and coordination, and try to:
What Should You Do About Clumsiness?
Although clumsiness can make simple day-to-day tasks tougher, most pregnancy clutziness is little more than an annoyance. For obvious reasons, however, you want to try and avoid falling during pregnancy— which is why "caution" should be your middle name these days. A few tips:
When Should You Talk to Your Doctor About Clumsiness?
If you're feeling super swollen and also experiencing blurred vision or sudden unexplained weight gain unrelated to your eating habits, check in with your practitioner. In relatively rare cases, it could be a sign of undiagnosed high blood pressure or preeclampsia, which can cause moderate to severe swelling of the hands (one of the common causes of clumsiness).
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Ravish Goyal
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