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Backache

Backache is a common problem during pregnancy. This is caused by certain pregnancy hormones which soften the ligaments supporting the lower back bone and pelvic bone.

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Heartburn

Although a simple problem, heartburn or acidity could cause a lot of discomfort when it gets acute. Here are some tips to treat it the natural way...

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Leg Cramps

You may wake up in the middle of the night with a painful cramp in your leg or in your lower abdomen. This is a very common third-trimester symptom...

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Haemorrhoids

Constipation and the pressure of the growing baby may lead to the formation of haemorrhoids which often bleed and can be very painful.

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Breathlessness

Pregnant women are usually short of breath but the problem may get reduced after 36 weeks.

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Frequent Visits to the Loo

As there is more pressure of the womb on the bladder, the need to urinate increases...

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Constipation

This could be a common problem during pregnancy. Here are some pointers...

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Cravings and Aversions in Pregnancy

Your tastes may change dramatically. You may want to hog on something that you despised earlier...

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Insomnia

Sleeplessness becomes quite acute during the third trimester due to a variety of reasons...

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Headache

Some women have severe headaches during the first trimester.

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Skin Peculiarities

Pigmentation or skin discolouration is quite common with some pregnant women...

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Varicose Veins

Being on your feet for long can make the veins in your legs look like zig-zag nodules.

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Stretch Marks

These are silvery marks that appear during and after pregnancy, as the skin around the stomach and the waist stretches beyond repair.

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Nausea

Although it may be a common ailment during pregnancy, coping with it can be difficult...

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Swollen Ankles and Feet

By the time you are into your second trimester, your body fluids will increase substantially making your ankles and legs swell up.

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Feeling Exhausted?

Feeling more tired than usual is natural when you are expecting a child. All you need is rest and proper nutrition.