Common discomforts during pregnancy

There are several things you can do to help prevent backache during your pregnancy. Learn how to cope with back pain while pregnant.

Incontinence of your bladder (wee) or bowel (poo) is common during pregnancy. Learn what causes incontinence and how to prevent and manage it.

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make your hair thicker or thinner. Learn about these changes and whether you can dye hair while pregnant.

As your pregnancy develops, you may find that you experience changes to your skin. Most of these changes will resolve after you give birth.

Constipation is common during pregnancy. Learn about the causes, and how you can prevent or reduce symptoms, both before and during your pregnancy.

Feeling tired or fatigued is quite common during pregnancy. Learn how to look after yourself and when to talk to your doctor or midwife.

Having to urinate more often during pregnancy is very common. Read about why it happens, how you can reduce it and when to see a doctor.

Haemorrhoids are an uncomfortable but common condition during pregnancy. Find out about what causes haemorrhoids and how to treat them.

Headaches and migraines can be common during pregnancy. Find out what you can do to improve your symptoms and when you should see a doctor.

Indigestion (dyspepsia) and heartburn are very common during pregnancy. Find out how to recognise, treat and prevent indigestion or ease symptoms.

Leg cramps are a normal but uncomfortable part of pregnancy that often occur at night. They may be eased by stretching, walking, or using heat packs.

Morning sickness is a feeling of nausea or the experience of vomiting (being sick) during pregnancy. Find out what you can do to feel better.

Stretch marks are very common during pregnancy and they fade over time. Find out why they develop and what you can do to make them less noticeable.

Swollen ankles and feet are very common during pregnancy. Learn how to help relieve some of the discomfort and know when symptoms are serious.

Find out about vaginal discharge during pregnancy, including what’s normal and what’s not and when you should see your doctor or midwife.

Changes in the levels of female hormones during pregnancy increase your chances of developing thrush and make it more likely to keep coming back.

Varicose veins are a normal, but uncomfortable part of pregnancy and usually go away without treatment. Find out here how you can ease the discomfort.