An Ayurvedic Guide to Common Pregnancy Discomforts

Being pregnant shouldn’t mean feeling uncomfortable all the time.

Yet, for many mothers, digestive changes, frequent urination, or the fear of “leaking” can cloud even the happiest days. At Janika Ayurveda, we understand that pregnancy care is not only about scans and supplements. It’s about honouring the quiet discomforts too—the ones no one talks about until you whisper, “Is this normal?”

Whether you’re constantly searching for a washroom, worried about constipation, or silently managing haemorrhoids—you are not alone. Ayurveda offers a gentler, more respectful way to understand and ease these changes.

Understanding What’s Happening Inside

Constipation During Pregnancy

Hormonal changes slow down digestion, making the passage of stools harder. You might feel bloated, gassy, or just uneasy.

Symptoms to watch for:

• Less than 3 bowel movements a week
• Hard, dry, or lumpy stools
• Feeling of incomplete evacuation
• Straining, bleeding, or haemorrhoids

What Ayurveda Says:

According to Ayurvedic pregnancy care, vata dosha can get aggravated during this time—leading to dryness, irregular motion, and gas. Janika’s approach includes warm, spiced foods, gentle herbal teas, and oil massage (abhyanga) to support elimination.

What you can do:

→ Speak to our Ayurvedic nutritionist to gently adjust your diet and ease digestion.
→ Add ghee, cooked vegetables, and warm jeera water.

Avoid: skipping meals or fearing food just because you dread using the toilet.

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Frequent Urination and Incontinence

Feeling like your bladder has its own agenda? You’re not alone.

Why it happens:

The growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder. Pelvic floor muscles also start softening in preparation for delivery.

Incontinence may show up as:

• Leaking a few drops when sneezing, coughing, or laughing
• Urge incontinence during travel or walking
• Difficulty holding it in

What you can do:

→ Use the washroom before heading out
→ Practice pelvic floor exercises taught by our Ayurvedic therapist
→ Wear comfortable sanitary pads or period underwear for peace of mind

Avoid: Holding your bladder or skipping outings out of embarrassment.

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Haemorrhoids (Piles) in Pregnancy

Swollen veins around the rectum can become painful, itchy, or cause bleeding—especially with constipation or straining.

What Ayurveda Recommends:
Soothing herbal oils, warm sitz baths, and internal cooling herbs can help. A change in diet (adding fibrous, moistening foods) is essential.

What you can do:

→ Seek gentle, Ayurveda-safe treatment for haemorrhoids
→ Eat small, regular meals with enough good fat
→ Include fruits like soaked figs, and home remedies like buttermilk with ajwain

Avoid: drastically reducing your food intake just to “avoid pooping”.

Consult our doctors for Ayurvedic remedies for haemorrhoids

You’re Not the Only One. And You’re Not Meant to Go Through It Alone.

At Janika Ayurveda, we often remind mothers: “Your body is not misbehaving, it’s preparing.”
Sometimes that means discomfort. Other times, it means asking for help.

Whether you need lactation counselling, postpartum belt support, or a customised Ayurvedic pregnancy skin care plan, we are here, with grounded, mother-first care.

Don’t wait for discomfort to become distress. Come in for a personal consultation at Janika Ayurveda. We’ll listen, guide, and gently realign your body’s rhythm—with care rooted in tradition, and tailored to your needs.

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