Pregnancy Symptoms
Hold our hand as we take you through the amazing, strange and wonderful world of growing a baby. We have everything you need to know about common pregnancy symptoms, and not so common symptoms – we’re looking at you metal mouth!
Browse all our articles on pregnancy symptoms below.
When does morning sickness start?
Feeling queasy first up in the morning? Can’t stomach cooking your favourite chicken dish? You could very well be pregnant. Morning sickness is one of […]
Braxton Hicks contractions or real contractions?
When you’re achingly close to meeting your little one, every little twinge makes your heart leap. Your tummy suddenly feels super tight – are you […]
How to help relieve pregnancy constipation
Baby on board and feeling backed up? Constipation in pregnancy is really common thanks to everything going on with your hormones, growing body parts and […]
Q&A: Exploding Head Syndrome, is it a pregnancy symptom?
It’s one of the more curious sleep-related issues you’ve probably never heard of – Exploding Head Syndrome, which, despite its name isn’t painful, but can […]
Q&A: Why am I so tired now that I’m pregnant?
You’re barely able to keep your eyes open past 8pm, and each step in the morning is like wading through thick mud. Yep, you’re exhausted […]
Mums reveal 141 weird things pregnancy did to their bodies
Growing a little human being does some strange things to our bodies, but did you ever expect pregnancy to make you sound like a goat […]
What to do about bad body odour during pregnancy
Don’t worry if you suddenly find yourself on the nose when you’re expecting – body odour in pregnancy is really common. We asked our expert […]
50 hilarious things mums have blamed on baby brain
Growing a little being is a superhuman effort, it tends to sap our memory and dull our senses, despite the fact we’re walking around with […]
Q&A: What’s causing my pregnancy backache?
Carrying a babe in front means some added pressure on our backs, and getting comfy or sleeping gets tricker as the bump gets bigger. So […]
How to know you’re pregnant before taking a test
The waiting to take a pregnancy test can feel almost as long as the last trimester, but lots of women swear they just ‘know’ they’re […]
Q&A: What’s with the shortness of breath?
Growing a baby is hard work, which sometimes leaves us literally breathless. But why do we get short of breath in pregnancy and when is […]
Q&A: What’s with snoring during pregnancy?
Don’t be alarmed – even if you’ve never been a snorer, pregnancy can bring out the nighttime freight train in all of us. Yep, it’s […]
How to avoid abdominal muscle separation in pregnancy
Noticed a strange ‘gap’ between your abdominal muscles, or your pregnant belly looking a little weird? It could be abdominal muscle separation – a really […]
Q&A: Gawd, when will my morning sickness end?
Here’s the good news: if you have morning sickness it’s actually a good sign and linked to a lower risk of pregnancy loss. You’re also in […]
How to ease pregnancy leg and ankle swelling
Baby on board and can’t see where your legs finish and your feet start? Welcome to pregnancy leg and ankle swelling, where cute shoes are […]