And despite its name, morning sickness can actually happen at any time of the day or night. Usually, these changes are gradual and continue throughout pregnancy.
However, some women notice these changes really early on in combination with other symptoms. We all experience bloating or constipation from time to time, but both are quite common during pregnancy. Once again, those changing hormones are the culprit.
They slow down digestion, which can cause a buildup of air in the gut and lead to constipation. Early on, bloating or constipation may be mild and accompanied with other pregnancy symptoms. But — as a heads up — if you really are pregnant, these symptoms may stick around throughout your whole pregnancy. Many women report a metallic taste in their mouth during pregnancy.
Once again, hormones are to blame — specifically, estrogen. Typically, this symptom as well as changes in taste overall is common in the first trimester but may occur at other times too — including before a missed period. Many women report that sensitivity to smell was one of their first signs of pregnancy. In fact, as many as two-thirds of women become more sensitive or reactive to the smells around them during pregnancy.
And oftentimes, this heightened sense of smell can stick around through the first trimester or beyond, and contribute to other symptoms such as nausea, and food cravings or aversions. From a stressful day at work to the natural wonders of your menstrual cycle, there are a lot of things that can affect your mood.
But changes in mood are very common during pregnancy — and they may be especially noticeable early on as your body gets a sudden burst of estrogen and progesterone. You may feel more sensitive or weepy. Headaches are a part of life. They come with colds and allergies. They come with stress or fatigue, or when you cut down on caffeine to help prepare your body for pregnancy.
But they can also come with pregnancy. Increased blood volume and surging hormones may be the culprits. Bloating: Unfortunately for your skin-tight jeans, rising progesterone levels can bloat your stomach—similar to what you might experience during PMS. Mood Swings: Just like some people get emotional before their period, they might feel extra moody after implantation due to pregnancy hormones. Metallic Taste: Thanks to rising levels of estrogen, women may notice a bitterly metallic taste in their mouths following conception, says Dr.
Changes in Appetite: It's not uncommon to have a shift in your taste preferences after getting pregnant, whether you're suddenly adverse to coffee, your favorite dessert, or something else. What should you do if you experience bleeding, cramping, nausea, sore boobs, or other implantation symptoms?
But since implantation happens one or two weeks after ovulation, it may be too early to get an accurate reading. It's better to wait about a week after implantation when levels of the hCG will be high enough to detect. By Nicole Harris Updated May 12, Save Pin FB More. Credit: Shutterstock. By Nicole Harris. Be the first to comment! No comments yet. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit.
Close this dialog window Review for. Back pain during pregnancy can affect more than one in three women. This is usually due to loosening of ligaments and change in posture due to the growing pregnancy. You can help reduce back pain during pregnancy by wearing flat heeled shoes, using chairs with good back support, avoiding lifting heavy objects, and doing gentle exercise.
Exercising in water can reduce back pain in pregnancy, and physiotherapy and acupuncture may also help. At the onset of pregnancy the hormone progesterone increases your lung capacity. This enables you to carry more oxygen to your baby and get rid of waste products such as the carbon dioxide that you both produce. At each breath you breathe more deeply and the amount of air you inhale and exhale increases significantly. This can make you feel short of breath.
In addition, as pregnancy approaches term, the pressure of the enlarging uterus and baby on your diaphragm can make your breathing feel more laboured. Contact your doctor or midwife if you experience sudden onset of breathlessness associated with any of the following:. Constipation refers to infrequent, hard bowel movements that are difficult to pass.
Constipation is a common problem in pregnancy that may be caused by pregnancy hormones slowing your gastrointestinal movement, or by the pressure of your growing uterus on your rectum. Don't take over-the-counter laxatives without first consulting your midwife or GP. If changes to your diet and lifestyle don't make a difference then your GP or midwife can prescribe a laxative that is safe to use in pregnancy.
Be reassured, symptoms usually resolve on their own soon after birth. Contact your GP or midwife if you have a headache during pregnancy that is not relieved by paracetamol such as Panadol , especially in the second half of pregnancy. A persistent headache can be associated with pre-eclampsia — a condition that can affect your kidneys and thus increase blood pressure and decrease blood flow to your baby. Indigestion is more common during pregnancy due to the pressure of the enlarging uterus on the organs of the abdomen and the action of the hormone progesterone that relaxes the muscle between the oesophagus and stomach.
If these strategies do not relieve your symptoms, please consult your GP, who may prescribe a medication that will safely reduce the secretion of acid. Widespread itching over the body is not common in pregnancy.
When present, it can be very distressing, interfering with sleep and enjoyment of pregnancy. There may be no apparent cause for the itching. In rare cases it may be due to serious liver disease — a blood test can be done to check for this.
Leg cramps occur due to a build-up of acids that cause involuntary contractions of the affected muscles. They are experienced by up to half of pregnant women, usually at night. Leg cramps are more likely in the second and third trimesters. If you find cramps troublesome, discuss with your GP or midwife the option of taking magnesium lactate or citrate morning and evening.
Some newly pregnant women experience mood changes such as irritability. Other pregnant women experience feelings of elation. It is thought that the pregnancy hormones influence chemicals in the brain, causing mood changes. During pregnancy, one in 10 women experience depression.
Please contact your doctor, midwife or maternal and child health nurse as soon as possible. Carpal tunnel syndrome — tingling and numbness in your hands — affects up to 60 per cent of women during pregnancy. It is caused by compression of the median nerve due to an increase in the tissue fluids during pregnancy.
Carpal tunnel syndrome may be mild, intermittently painful, or severe, which may cause partial paralysis of the thumb or loss of sensation. Symptoms usually resolve on their own soon after birth. If you are experiencing tingling and numbness in your hands, inform your doctor or midwife.
In very severe cases, your doctor may recommend corticosteroid injections or surgical treatment. An increase in vaginal discharge is a common change during pregnancy. If it is associated with itchiness, pain, a bad odour or pain on passing urine then it may be due to an infection.
Seek treatment from your GP. Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina, and is a distressing complaint for many women. It is more frequent during pregnancy. Some causes of vaginitis include vaginal thrush , bacterial vaginosis , trichomoniasis and chlamydia. See your GP for diagnosis and treatment. Varicose veins of the legs are very common in pregnancy due to a combination of factors, including increased volume of circulating blood during pregnancy, and pressure of the pregnant uterus on the larger veins.
This increased pressure on the veins can also result in swelling of the legs oedema that can cause pain, feelings of heaviness, cramps especially at night and other unusual sensations. It is recommended that you contact your hospital or carer if you are worried or if you have any of the following during pregnancy:. Read more about obstetric emergencies during pregnancy.
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