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.

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

Heartburn

Heartburn
Pregnancy heartburn is caused by the increase in t...

Insomnia

Insomnia
There are many reasons why you may suffer from an ...

Cramps

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

Tiredness

Tiredness
While this can be a symptom of lack of sleep, it c...

Nosebleed

Nosebleed
Frequent nosebleeds in pregnancy are caused by the increase in pregnancy hormones and the increase volume of blood in your body. To stop a nosebleed take the following first aid measures:

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...