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.

Healthy meals if you have morning sickness
Contrary to the name, morning sickness isn’t just limited to the mornings and can actually occur at any time of the day. This often leaves […]

Birth story: ‘I was throwing up 30 times a day’
Kylie Mexsom and her husband already had a busy life juggling their three kids, when they unexpectedly fell pregnant with their fourth. It was 17 […]

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 Why you crave ice during pregnancy
Pregnancy goes hand in hand with some pretty strange cravings, and crunching ice is one of the strangest. Whether it’s the refreshing cold, the tactile […]

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 […]

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 […]

20 awesome things about the second trimester
Welcome to the second trimester – let the fun begin! The first trimester is usually pretty intense: you are harnessing the nervous excitement of this […]

Third trimester pregnancy symptoms
It’s the home stretch (literally) – the third trimester and so much is happening to your body. Everything is being stretched to the max, and the […]

Second trimester pregnancy symptoms
You’re finally able to wave goodbye to morning sickness (if you’re lucky) as you bid farewell to the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. But hold […]

Early pregnancy signs and symptoms
Welcome to the wonderful world of pregnancy. Over the next few months, you’ll get all sorts of subtle (and not so gentle) reminders that you’ll be […]

6 healthy swaps for pregnancy cravings
Not all pregnant mummas crave green apples or pickles. Many of us lust after intensely sweet and overtly salty foods when we’re growing a baby […]