Pregnancy Complaints – Ninemonths.com.au

Common Complaints during Pregnancy

A quick and easy reference to complaints that are common when you are pregnant.

About 20 per cent of pregnant women suffer from anaemia that occurs when levels of haemoglobin, the pigment in the …

As your pregnancy progresses, the increased weight alters your posture and places pressure on your spine. Pregnancy hormones progesterone and …

Blocked milk ducts can be painful, cause tender lumps in the breast and make you feel feverish. Don’t be tempted …

Breasts can become hard and sore during lactation as the amount of milk being produced is more than is being …

Most pregnant women experience breathlessness. It can be alarming but will not affect your baby as oxygen is supplied via …

Many women suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy. The tingling and numbness in your hand occurs due to pressure …

Although your immune system is generally strong during pregnancy, the changes in hormones can cause your mucus membranes to swell …

It is likely you will notice changes in your skin as fluctuating hormones cause unexpected changes. Skin breakouts may occur …

High progesterone levels during pregnancy relax the muscles in the intestinal tract, slowing activity. The longer the passage through the …