Varicose veinsPregnancy puts extra strain on your veins, the vessels that carry the blood back to your heart. The ...Feb 12, 2021
Vaginal dischargeAbundant vaginal discharge is common in pregnancy and is due to increased blood flow to the tissues ...Feb 12, 2021
Urinary tract disordersFeeling like you need to urinate and running to the bathroom more often are not necessarily a sign t...Feb 12, 2021
ThirstYour body is clever and signals when it’s thirsty and needs fluids, so there’s a very slight risk th...Feb 12, 2021
Swollen legs and feetYour legs, feet and hands may swell easily because you carry more fluid when you are expecting. Any ...Feb 12, 2021
Skin changesThe pregnancy hormones affect the elastic tissue in the skin, and pink, red or purplish streaks ofte...Feb 12, 2021
Problems sleepingNighttime sleep is often affected as your belly grows, and many women wake up frequently which leave...Feb 12, 2021
NauseaNausea, or morning sickness, is a very common complaint. It usually starts at some point after the f...Feb 12, 2021
HemorrhoidsHemorrhoids are a common complaint that can be a nuisance but are usually harmless. Symptoms of hemo...Feb 12, 2021
Nasal congestionDuring pregnancy, the amount of blood in the body increases, causing the mucous membranes to swell, ...Feb 12, 2021
HeadachesThe most common form of headaches are tension headaches. They are caused by worry, stress or tensio...Feb 12, 2021
FatigueLots of expectant mothers feel a tiredness that has nothing to do with lack of sleep. It’s often wor...Feb 12, 2021
DizzinessYour blood pressure will drop during the first trimester. For some women, this involves dizziness an...Feb 12, 2021
Dental problemsDuring pregnancy the mucous membranes in your mouth swell, and your saliva changes. Your resistance ...Feb 12, 2021
BreathlessnessA feeling of being out of breath, or “winded”, as if you were in really poor shape, is a condition m...Feb 12, 2021