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.

Oedema

Oedema
Some degree of swelling in your ankles and feet is...

Immube System

Immune System
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Headaches

Headaches
Headaches occur for a variety of reasons whether o...

Ultrasound

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

Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids
These are, effectively, varicose veins that occur around the anus and are caused by the effect of the pregnancy hormone progesterone on the smooth muscle tissue of the veins.

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