Pregnancy comes with a host of aches and pains you might not have expected. Most are normal, but some could be the sign of something more serious. We tell you what to expect, why not to worry and when to call a doctor.
By Lynne Roberts
Morning sickness … or not
You’ve heard of morning sickness but is it really normal feel so unwell? There’s no ‘normal’ level of sickness - some wo
Tummy cramps
Aches, pains and mild cramps are common during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester as the foetus implants in your womb, and your ligaments stretch to allow room for yo
Fatigue
Do you wake up feeling like you shut your eyes five minutes ago? ‘Tired’ goes a small way to describe the exhaustion some women feel during pregnancy, especi
Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds can be alarming, especially if you’ve never had one before, but providing you don’t lose a lot of blood they are nothing to worry about and a normal part o
Back pain
Back pain can come and go throughout your pregnancy. It’s to be expected - as your ligaments soften and stretch and the weight of the baby increases it&rsq
Pelvic pain
Around 1 in 5 women are affected by pelvic girdle pain, sometimes known as SPD. It’s not harmful for your baby but can be very painful, and make simple movements lik
Weight gain
Obviously you will gain some weight during pregnancy, but how much is normal and when should you be concerned? Not everyone has a neat little bump and you may also gain we
Headaches
Headaches are part and parcel of early pregnancy as stress, tiredness and rampaging hormones take their toll. They should fade as the weeks go on, but if they’re frequ
Bleeding
Bleeding during pregnancy is frightening, but it’s not uncommon, particularly in the first few weeks when the baby implants in the wall of the womb. And later, changes
