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.

Stretch marks

Stretch marks Some women get stretch marks, and others don't, and there is not much you can do about them if you are going to get them.

Cramps

Cramps
Leg cramps in pregnancy can be extemely painful; w...

Anaemia

Pregnancy Anaemia
Anaemia in pregnancy is common, but if it does occ...

Ultrasound

Ultrasound
It is customary in the UK for all pregnant women t...

Fainting

Fainting
During the first three months of pregnancy the hor...

Placenta Praevia

Placenta Praevia
Sometimes the position of the placenta is close to the exit of the womb, or obstructing it.

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This is a description of the mucus discharge that appears from the vagina at the beginning of labour.