Gallbladder Problems during Pregnancy
Many women experience gallbladder problems during pregnancy. We will describe some of the most common gallbladder problems that can occur during and after pregnancy. Various changes take place in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormonal activity will change, which will affect other activities in the body. HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is produced by a woman's placenta. This hormone will help in the embryo development during the early stages of pregnancy. This hormone is responsible for fatigue and early sickness during pregnancy. Estrogen is another hormone created by the placenta and ovaries that increases during this period. It is responsible for normal development of baby's lungs, reproductive organs, and kidneys. Progesterone is created by the placenta and ovaries, and it is involved in the implantation of the ovum. This hormone is responsible for breast tenderness during pregnancy, but it can also cause headaches, constipation, as well as mood swings. As you ca