
Demonstration
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• Crowding of small intestines and stomach, combined with hormonal changes, causing:
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fullness and discomfort after eating small amounts of food
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heartburn
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constipation
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gas
• Displacement of heart and upward pressure of the fetus on the diaphragm and lungs,
causing:
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difficult and shallow breathing
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smothered feeling
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reduced oxygen intake with resulting fatigue, slowed pace, restriction of
physical activities
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increase in body temperature
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increase in pulse and blood pressure
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lifestyle changes
• Change in center of gravity, along with changes in spinal alignment, resulting in an
increase in lordosis (normal curvature of lower spine) and pelvic tilt, causing:
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frequent backaches
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overall posture change
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"waddling" gait
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need for caution during any kind of movement
• Pressure points of fetal knees, elbows and feet, causing:
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aches and pains in ribs and abdominal organs
• Fetal movement, causing:
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strange sensations of stroking and kicking against abdominal wall and outer belly
• Breast enlargement and protruding profile, causing:
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change in self image
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change in sexuality
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awkwardness in movement and normal activities