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.

9 foods that help with morning sickness
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 […]

Pickles and Ice Cream: a cheeky cookbook for pregnancy cravings
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 […]

Pregnancy food aversions explained
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 […]

What’s that metallic taste in my mouth?
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 […]

Anemia in pregnancy – why iron is so important
Feeling completely exhausted during early pregnancy is really common, and usually, comes with the territory of growing a little human. But sometimes, overwhelming tiredness is […]

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

How to survive morning sickness [guide]
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 pregnancy symptom […]

The barf bag that fits in your bag
It’s a cruel twist of fate that one of the happiest times of your life – being pregnant – is also when you can feel […]

Linea nigra: what you need to know
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 – […]

9 pregnancy symptoms that are totally awesome
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 […]

Mum-to-be gives in to pregnancy cravings with hilarious photo series
Pregnancy is a time to embrace your growing curves, to admit that your body is changing and to accept that it will probably be a […]

7 tips to help pregnant mums get a good night’s sleep
Ah, pregnancy. Your body is busy creating a whole new being, so it’s no wonder you feel so tired. But here’s the kicker – as your […]

8 early signs that you could be pregnant (without peeing on a stick!)
Ok, this is it, folks. You’re officially trying for a baby, which means you’ve ditched the birth control, dimmed the lights and made love, sweet love, […]