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.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound It is customary in the UK for all pregnant women to have at least one scan during their pregnancy, usually at around 16 to 18 weeks, but sometimes earlier.

Weight gain

Weight gain
Average weight gain during pregnancy is around 10 ...

Cervical incompetence

Cervical incompetence
This is the medical term given to a cervix that is...

Morning Sickness

Morning Sickness
Morning sickness affects about 50 per cent of all ...

Placenta Praevia

Placenta Praevia
Sometimes the position of the placenta is close to...

Breasts sore

Sore Breasts
Throughout pregnancy, your breasts will have been responding to pregnancy hormones, in preparation for producing milk after the birth. The main symptom of this will be an increase in the size of your breasts. They may be quite sore at first and uncomfortable later on.

Tiredness

Tiredness
While this can be a symptom of lack of sleep, it can also be a sign of other problems with which you may need help and treatment, for example anaemia.