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!

Morning Sickness Cravings Heartburn Gestational Diabetes

Browse all our articles on pregnancy symptoms below.

What’s eating you? Pregnancy cravings explained

Anita ButterworthAugust 27, 2017

That little human growing in your belly sure does strange things to your body - like making you lust after a pickle covered in chocolate sauce resting on a ... Read More...

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Baby brain – does it really exist?

Anita ButterworthAugust 24, 2017

Walked into the room and completely forgotten why? Or perhaps you found the car keys in the fridge again. It's time to say hello to pregnancy baby brain! ... Read More...

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Craving pickles? There’s an ice cream, icy pole and lip balm for that

Jenna GalleyAugust 23, 2017

Pickles and pregnancy often go hand in hand. The tangy flavour combined with the crunchy texture may be just what your body and your baby is asking for, eve... Read More...

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9 foods that help with morning sickness

Hejira ConveryAugust 19, 2017

Blergh. You're in the first trimester of pregnancy and want to be jumping for joy, except that you're slouched in a cafe realising your ham and cheese crois... Read More...

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Pickles and Ice Cream: a cheeky cookbook for pregnancy cravings

Jenna GalleyAugust 9, 2017

Bacon Mars Bar burger, anyone? Go for it! You're pregnant. And you deserve to give in to your cravings. Just ask Juarez Rodrigues and Vicky Jacob-Ebbingh... Read More...

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Mornign sickness: girl vomiting in toilet

Morning sickness secrets to ease the yuk!

Anita ButterworthAugust 7, 2017

Smell of coffee turning your stomach? Just the thought of food have you running to the toilet? Ah, morning sickness - a most unwelcome introduction to pregn... Read More...

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Fatigue and pregnancy: why am I so tired?

Anita ButterworthJuly 26, 2017

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 and your pregnancy ... Read More...

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Fresh fish at market - pregnancy food aversions

Pregnancy food aversions explained

Anita ButterworthJuly 25, 2017

Hold the toilet door, pregnant woman coming through! It's a cruel twist that being with child makes you want to eat all things, but the mere thought of s... Read More...

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What’s that metallic taste in my mouth?

Anita ButterworthJuly 23, 2017

If you're not already finding it difficult to keep your food down thanks to morning sickness, this pregnancy symptom might just tip you over the edge. Th... Read More...

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Why am I constipated and what’s with the wind?

Anita ButterworthJuly 19, 2017

If you're having toilet troubles, you're in good company - one in four pregnant women will find it tough to clear their bowels at some point during their pr... Read More...

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Anemia in pregnancy – why iron is so important

Anita ButterworthJune 30, 2017

Feeling completely exhausted during early pregnancy is really common, and usually, comes with the territory of growing a little human. But sometimes, ove... Read More...

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The hardest part of the first trimester has nothing to do with spew

Jenna GalleyJune 23, 2017

Let's be honest for a moment. The first trimester of pregnancy kind of sucks. Sure, there are good things about it - seeing that positive pee stick is prett... Read More...

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How to survive morning sickness [guide]

Jenna GalleyJune 20, 2017

Congratulations, you're having a baby! Your breasts are swelling, your sense of smell is heightening and you're about to make friends with another early pre... Read More...

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Linea nigra: what you need to know

Anita ButterworthJune 15, 2017

Have you noticed a strange, dark line down the centre of your tummy? No, your beautiful baby belly isn't about to burst at the seams - this pregnancy sympto... Read More...

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9 pregnancy symptoms that are totally awesome

Jenna GalleyMay 25, 2017

There's no doubt about it - pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in a woman's life. While there are a few pregnancy symptoms that give the whole exp... Read More...

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