Your care during pregnancy
Common discomforts in pregnancy
Your body is undergoing many changes during pregnancy and you may experience some health issues along the way.
Many of these issues are a normal part of pregnancy. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor or midwife.
Common discomforts during pregnancy may include:
- morning sickness and severe vomiting
- cramps in your legs and feet
- urinary frequency (needing to pass urine often)
- urinary stress incontinence (leaking urine)
- heartburn and indigestion
- blocked nose
- varicose veins (swollen veins) in your legs
- varicose veins in the genital area
- constipation and haemorrhoids
- backache
- vaginal thrush
- infections (influenza, chickenpox, shingles, slapped face, whooping cough).
More information:
- Pregnancy health problems: what’s common, what’s not
- Common health problems in pregnancy
Sickness and vomiting in pregnancy
You can read these helpful tips for managing morning sickness and find out more information on severe vomiting during pregnancy.
Next section: Looking after yourself and your baby
In this guide:
- Antenatal visits
- Routine tests during pregnancy
- Ultrasounds during pregnancy
- Common discomforts in pregnancy
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