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.
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 […]
Pregnancy Insomnia: Top tips for getting some sleep
Everyone always talks about how little sleep they get once baby arrives. What they don’t tell you is that insomnia and interrupted sleep can be […]
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 […]
Crazy pregnancy dreams: what they really mean
Strange symptoms are part of the territory when you are pregnant. But one of the most surprising (and often confusing) symptoms many women experience is […]
Q&A: Why can’t I fit into my shoes?
Pregnancy stopping you fitting into your favourite pair of shoes? You may need to prepare for a whole new shoe wardrobe. Why do feet get […]
Expecting mums denied morning sickness medications
For many expecting mums, morning sickness is just an annoying part of pregnancy. But for others, it’s a serious complication needing medication, which women say […]
Pregnancy constipation: how to get pooping again
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 […]
What do early pregnancy cramps feel like?
Growing a baby means all sorts of twinges and niggles, especially in early weeks of pregnancy. From tender boobs to aching backs, our bodies are […]
Back pain in pregnancy: 7 handy tips for relief
Pregnancy back pain is common, and it’s not hard to figure out why. Those adorable baby bumps actually throw off our centre of gravity – […]
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: When will my outie belly button go back to an innie?
The home stretch of pregnancy includes a few little twists and turns that constantly remind us there’s a little person taking up more and more […]
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 […]
Q&A: Why are my gums bleeding now that I’m pregnant?
Glowing skin, shiny, thick hair … and bleeding gums. Ah, pregnancy hormones you really know how to confuse a mumma. Seeing a pinkish tinge when doing […]
Why is my immunity so low during pregnancy?
Your body does an amazing thing when you fall pregnant – it allows your immune system to lower its guard, so your body doesn’t reject […]
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 […]