A-Z Pregnancy Symptoms

Did your pregnancy dreams include visions of a neat rounded belly, and little kicks that made your heart flutter? While it's true that pregnancy has its share of wonderful moments and experiences to cherish, it also has a raft of less than fabulous pregnancy symptoms - including many you'd rather not discuss in public and many you'd probably like to forget (which you will, by the way, since forgetfulness is another symptom).

There are pregnancy symptoms you expected (like morning sickness – which also arrives in the evening) and symptoms you almost definitely didn't (like constipation, nosebleeds and bleeding gums). It's probably reassuring to know that you're not alone suffering these ailments - you're actually joining millions of other expectant women who are also wading their way through a different selection of pregnancy complaints. But it also helps to have some tried and true remedies at your (swollen) fingertips that will allow you to navigate around the majority of pregnancy grumbles.

Fainting

Fainting During the first three months of pregnancy the hormone progesterone makes the blood vessels dilate and this has the effect of lowering blood pressure.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic Pregnancy
This describes a pregnancy that occurs either in t...

Incontinence

Incontinence
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Depression

Depression
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Stretch marks

Stretch marks
Some women get stretch marks, and others don't, an...

Heartburn

Heartburn
Pregnancy heartburn is caused by the increase in the hormones progresterone which relaxes the smooth muscle at the opening to the top of the stomach.

Braxton hicks

Braxton Hicks
Even as early as 8 weeks into your pregnancy the uterus begins to generate small contractions, although these are not usually felt until the pregnancy is much further advanced. Braxton Hick contractions become increasingly obvious later on and can be felt as quite strong, although they are not normally painful...