Morning sickness
Many women feel sick or throw up during pregnancy. It’s usually worse during the first 12 week of pregnancy.
Pelvic pain
Some women develop pelvic pain during pregnancy. This is sometimes also called pelvic girdle pain (PGP) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD).
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is defined as having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements in a 24 hour period. It is one of the most unfortunate illnesses during
Gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is when a woman who did not previously suffer from diabetes develops diabetes during pregnancy.
Constipation
Constipation occurs when there is abdominal pain or discomfort, difficult and infrequent bowel movements, and the passage of hard stools.
Itching and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Itching is common in pregnancy. Usually it's thought to be caused by raised levels of hormones. Also, the stretched skin of your tummy as it grows can
Severe vomiting: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Around 7 out of every 10 pregnant women experience nausea or vomiting. Up to 1 in every 100 pregnant women experience excessive vomiting known as
Headaches
Some pregnant women find they get lots of headaches. They are most common in early pregnancy and usually improve or stop completely during the last 6
Leg cramps
Leg cramps are those painful sensations in your legs that often occur at night during pregnancy.
Indigestion and heartburn
Indigestion, also called heartburn or acid reflux is a common problem during a pregnancy. It is caused by hormonal changes and the growing baby
Ankle swelling
Swelling happens when your body holds on to more fluid than usual during pregnancy. This is called oedema.
Linea nigra
This is the vertical line that appears down the middle of your belly around the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy.
Leaking nipples
Some women notice that their nipples leak during pregnancy. And that is completely normal, because the breasts often start to produce milk weeks or
Baby blues and postpartum depression
The birth of a baby can trigger powerful emotions, excitement, joy or fear. It can also result in depression. The level of depression can be diagnosed
Incontinence
Bladder and bowel control problems are common symptoms during pregnancy and after giving birth. In fact, around 1 in 3 women who ever had a baby,
Vaginal discharge
All women, whether pregnant or not, have some vaginal discharge. But when you're pregnant, it's normal to have more than usual.
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in or around the lower rectum and anus. They’re also called piles.
Hair growth
Pregnancy hormones can increase hair growth and many women notice that their hair is thicker and healthier looking while expecting. Sometimes,
Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds are quite common in pregnancy. Although a nosebleed seems frightening, there is nothing to worry about as long as you do not lose
Vaginal bleeding
Despite being relatively common, bleeding during pregnancy can be dangerous. Bleeding can have several causes.
Abdominal pain
Stomach (abdominal) pains or cramps are common in pregnancy. Though the symptoms are usually normal, they can be a sign of something more serious that
Varicose veins
Some women experience varicose veins during pregnancy. They appear when the uterus applies pressure to the large vein (inferior vena cava), which
Skin changes
Pregnancy brings glowing skin and rosy cheeks to many women. Others, however, experience skin changes that aren’t so attractive.
Back pain
It is very common to get backache or back pain during pregnancy, especially in the early stages.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks are thin pink or purple lines that appear on the surface of the skin.
Tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion
It's common to feel exhausted during pregnancy, especially in the first 12 weeks.
Mood swings
Mild mood swings have always been considered normal in pregnancy. However, for some women, it is more than a mood swing.
