Your body goes through a lot when you're pregnant and these changes can cause discomfort:
Morning sickness - one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy and usually goes away by the end of 1st trimester.
Backache - your ligaments become softer and stretch to prepare for labor thus causing strain on the joints in lower back and pelvis region.
Bladder and bowel problems - e.g. incontinence, constipation, hemorrhoids.
Skin changes - some women develop dark patches on their face or melasma (mask of pregnancy).
Cramps, swelling, and varicose veins - most common symptoms of pregnancy and require healthy lifestyle.
Headache and indigestion - primarily caused by hormonal fluctuations.
Vaginal discharge - occurs because cervix and vaginal walls get softer during pregnancy and discharge increases to prevent infections that enter vagina and travel to a womb.
Fatigue - like many other symptoms of pregnancy, this one is also primarily caused by hormones.
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