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Your body has a great deal to do during pregnancy. Sometimes the changes taking place will cause irritation or discomfort, and on occasions they may seem quite alarming. There is rarely any need for alarm but you should mention anything that is worrying you to your maternity team. Below you will find some common discomforts that women can have at various stages of their pregnancy including cramps, headaches, stretch marks, swollen ankles and varicose veins. see them abeg

Morning sickness

Morning sickness is a common symptom of early pregnancy that usually goes away by the end of the first three months. Morning sickness or nausea (with or without vomiting) can happen at any time of the day and is caused by changes in hormones during pregnancy.

Backache in pregnancy

During pregnancy, the ligaments in your body naturally become softer and stretch to prepare you for labour. This can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis, which can cause backache.There are several things you can do to help prevent backache during your pregnancy.

Bladder and bowel problems during pregnancy

During pregnancy, many women experience some rather unpleasant conditions. Maintaining a healthy diet and doing regular exercise can help make your pregnancy a bit less uncomfortable.

Changes to your skin during pregnancy

As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin and hair. Some women can develop dark patches on their face and hormonal changes can make your skin a little darker.

Dealing with cramps, swelling and varicose veins

Cramps, swelling and varicose veins are some of the most well known issues women experience during pregnancy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, doing regular exercise and getting plenty of rest should help to alleviate the symptoms.

Dealing with fatigue during your pregnancy

Feeling tired and hotter than usual is quite common during pregnancy. Many pregnant women also feel faint and this is due to hormonal changes.

Headaches and indigestion during pregnancy

Many women find that they experience headaches and indigestion at various stages of their pregnancy. Making changes to your lifestyle, like getting plenty of rest and maintaining a healthy diet can help improve some of the symptoms.

Vaginal discharge during pregnancy

During pregnancy, almost all women have more vaginal discharge. This happens because the cervix (neck of the womb) and vaginal walls get softer during pregnancy and discharge increases to help prevent any infections travelling up from the vagina to the womb.

Vaginal thrush during pregnancy

You are more at risk of getting thrush while you’re pregnant. Changes in the levels of female hormones, such as oestrogen, increase your chances of developing thrush and make it more likely to keep coming back.

• Backache 
• Bleeding
• Bleeding gums
• Constipation
• Cramp
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Faintness
• Feeling hot
• Headaches
• High blood pressure and pre-eclampsia
• Incontinence
• Indigestion and heartburn
• Itching
• Leaking nipples
• Morning sickness and nausea
• Nosebleeds
• Urinating a lot
• Pelvic pain
• Piles (haemorrhoids)
• Skin and hair
• Sleeplessness
• Stretch marks
• Swollen ankles, feet, fingers
• Teeth and gums
• Tiredness
• Vaginal discharge
• Vaginal bleeding
• Varicose veins