Pregnancy Health Issues

Common physical discomforts and health concerns that arise during pregnancy. Articles address symptoms, causes and management strategies for conditions ranging from morning sickness to swollen legs.

Abdominal and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Abdominal and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
Stomach and pelvic pain during pregnancy can be worrying, but many causes are normal and harmless—here's what typically triggers it.
Aching Legs and Varicose Veins
Aching Legs and Varicose Veins
Why your legs ache during pregnancy and what you can do to feel better.
Combat Heartburn in Pregnancy
Combat Heartburn in Pregnancy
Practical ways to ease heartburn discomfort during pregnancy and understand why it happens more often.
Headaches During Pregnancy
Headaches During Pregnancy
Why pregnancy headaches happen and safe ways to relieve them without medication.
Insomnia, Fatigue and Breathlessness
Insomnia, Fatigue and Breathlessness
Why you might struggle with sleep, tiredness and shortness of breath during pregnancy and what you can do about it.
Itchy Skin During Pregnancy
Itchy Skin During Pregnancy
Why your skin itches during pregnancy and what you can safely do about it.
Morning Sickness and Anti-Sickness Tips
Morning Sickness and Anti-Sickness Tips
Eight in 10 pregnant women get morning sickness in early pregnancy, here's why it happens and how to manage it.
Pregnancy Stress: Passed to Your Baby
Pregnancy Stress: Passed to Your Baby
High stress during pregnancy can affect your baby's development, but everyday worries are normal and protective.
Swollen Legs and Swelling in Pregnancy
Swollen Legs and Swelling in Pregnancy
Swollen legs are normal in pregnancy due to fluid retention, but some types of swelling need medical attention.
Swollen Legs in Pregnancy
Swollen Legs in Pregnancy
Swollen legs during pregnancy are common in the third trimester, here's what causes them and how to get relief.
Syphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in Pregnancy
Syphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in Pregnancy
SPD affects about 3% of pregnant women and causes pelvic pain when relaxin softens ligaments, making the pelvis joints move more than usual.
Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Pregnant women are more prone to UTIs due to hormonal changes that slow urine flow and allow bacteria to multiply faster.
What Does Protein in Your Urine Mean?
What Does Protein in Your Urine Mean?
Protein in your urine during pregnancy can signal different health issues, so here's what you need to know.