Your body will go through lots of changes during pregnancy. What’s normal? When should you talk to your midwife? We give you the low-down on common pregnancy discomforts and symptoms.

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Vaginal discharge during pregnancy: your questions answered
Hands on bump
Gestational diabetes
Symptoms
Is it normal to have headaches, spotting or cramps in pregnancy?
PGP
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is common in pregnancy
Intrahepatic cholestasis
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: What is it?
Sepsis pregnancy
How to spot maternal sepsis
Placenta praevia – low-lying placenta
Placenta praevia – low-lying placenta
Placenta praevia – low-lying placenta
Placenta praevia – low-lying placenta
Nosebleed
Nosebleeds during pregnancy
Vasa praevia
Vasa praevia in pregnancy
Mucus plug
Mucus plug – what is it and what does it look like?
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)
Hyperemesis gravidarum or extreme morning sickness
pregnancy myths
Gender, positions and cravings in pregnancy: truth or myth
HELLP syndrome
HELLP syndrome
Pregnancy bump
Perineal massage in pregnancy
pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia: your questions answered
Hot weather
Hot weather and high body temperature during pregnancy
Back Pain
Back pain in pregnancy
Drinking water
How to prevent constipation in pregnancy
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy
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Constipation in pregnancy, haemorrhoids and anal fissures
Infections during pregnancy
Infections during pregnancy
Leg cramps during pregnancy
Leg cramps during pregnancy: how to avoid them
Pregnant lady sleeping
Chickenpox in pregnancy: should I worry?
Laying on side pregnant, feeling itchy
Itching in pregnancy: five things you need to know
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Flu and pregnancy
Morning sickness
Morning sickness and pregnancy nausea
Genital herpes and pregnancy
Genital herpes and pregnancy: your questions answered
Saliva
Excessive saliva in pregnancy
Rubella during pregnancy
Rubella during pregnancy: what you need to know
Heartburn
Heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux in pregnancy
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Endometriosis: A short guide
Pyelonephritis in pregnancy
Pyelonephritis: kidney infection in pregnancy
Pregnant lady with doctor
Zika virus in pregnancy
Pregnant mum
Pregnancy and coronavirus
How to choose maternity underwear and pants for after birth
How to choose maternity underwear and pants for after birth
Pregnant lady test
What is CMV or cytomegalovirus?
Varicose veins in pregnancy
Varicose veins in pregnancy: what you need to know
Pregnant winter
Pregnant in winter survival guide
Pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)
Your experiences: pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)
perineal massage
How to do perineal massage: a step-by-step guide
Coping with illness during pregnancy
Coping with illness during pregnancy
Top tips for a hay fever free pregnancy
Top tips for a hay fever free pregnancy
Winter pregnancy
Pregnancy tips for staying healthy in winter
Woman wearing maternity bra
Maternity bras and nursing bras: what you need to know