PREGNANCY
Relieve Your Worst Pregnancy Symptoms With These Science-Backed Solutions
These tried-and-true tips can give you some sweet relief.
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While pregnancy can be a beautiful journey, let’s be honest—it can also come with some seriously unpleasant symptoms. From relentless nausea to nagging backache, your body is working hard to grow that baby. But take heart: There are tried-and-tested ways to ease many of the toughest pregnancy symptoms. Here’s how to find some much-needed relief.
Experts believe morning sickness is likely linked to rising levels of hCG and oestrogen. But let’s be clear: calling it “morning” sickness is misleading! The truth is, nausea and vomiting can hit at any time of day—especially during the first trimester.
More ways to ease morning sickness.
Feeling completely knackered? You’re not alone. Rising progesterone levels and the effort your body is making to support your baby can leave you totally wiped out.
Read more about ways to manage pregnancy fatigue.
Thanks to a mix of hormonal changes and a growing uterus pressing on your stomach, heartburn is a common (and fiery!) pregnancy woe.
As your bump grows, your centre of gravity shifts and hormones like relaxin loosen your joints—often leading to aches and pains in the lower back and pelvis.
Sluggish digestion and iron supplements can cause constipation—and even haemorrhoids.
Leg cramps often strike at night, while swelling—especially in the feet and ankles—is common in the later stages of pregnancy.
Between late-night loo trips, baby kicks, and general discomfort, sleep can be hard to come by.
While many pregnancy symptoms are totally normal, always get in touch with your healthcare provider if you experience severe headaches, changes in vision, sudden swelling, bleeding, or reduced baby movement.
Pregnancy symptoms may be part of the journey, but you don’t have to simply put up with them. With a bit of planning and some helpful strategies, you can manage the discomfort and focus on the excitement ahead.
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Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
