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.
46 unusual signs you might be pregnant
We’ve all heard of the tell-tale early pregnancy signs – sore boobs, a missed period, morning sickness. But what about the more unusual signs you might […]
What you need to know about thrush during pregnancy
One of the not so pleasant, but often unavoidable realities of pregnancy is vaginal thrush. It’s the itch that never seems to be relieved and […]
Pica: why your craving dirt and other bizarre non-food items
Lusting after strange food combos is pretty common in pregnancy. But a small group of us are itching to eat much more bizarre things when we’re […]
Hyperemesis gravidarum: when morning sickness turns serious
There’s morning sickness, and then there’s hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) – pregnancy illness so severe that it usually means a hospital stay. About one in one thousand […]
What’s eating you? Pregnancy cravings explained
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 […]
Baby brain – does it really exist?
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 […]
11 pickle treats for mums craving pickles
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]