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Common health problems during pregnancy

Your body has a great deal to do during pregnancy. Sometimes the changes taking place will cause irritation or discomfort, and on occasions they may seem quite alarming. There is rarely any need for alarm but you should mention anything that is worrying you to your maternity team.

If you think something may be seriously wrong, trust your own judgement and get in touch with your midwife or doctor straight away.

Common problems A-Z

Backache and pelvic joint pain

Constipation

Cramp

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Faintness

Feeling hot in pregnancy

Headaches

High blood pressure and pre-eclampsia

Incontinence (wetting or soiling yourself)

Indigestion and heartburn

Itching

Leaking nipples

Nausea and morning sickness

Nose bleeds

Passing water often

Piles (haemorrhoids)

Severe itching and obstetric cholestasis

Skin and hair changes

Sleeplessness

Slow-growing babies

Stretch marks

Swollen ankles, feet and fingers

Teeth and gums

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal bleeding

Varicose veins