Common Symptoms of Early Pregnancy

• Constipation: As a result of hormones in the body going into overload and an increase in iron you can experience constipation which can cause issues with your bowel and digestive system. The most important thing to counteract this is to drink as many fluids as you can; eat foods that are rich in fibre; reduce your consumption of sugary foods; and exercise regularly.

• 'Morning Sickness': Depending upon your hormones you will experience what is commonly referred to as 'morning sickness.' Though this phrase suggests that sickness can only be a morning thing, you can in fact experience it morning, noon and night. There are ways in which to control or reduce the amount of nausea you feel which will be detailed later on.

• Vaginal Discharge: There is no cause for worry when you find that you have a thin, milky coloured, odorous liquid coming away from you; it is quite normal and is in fact a way for your body to protect you. However, if is becomes thick, yellowish or even looks bloody, this may indicate that there is a problem and you should report this to your doctor immediately.

• Waistline: Inevitably your body will change its shape over the months leading up to the birth of your child, but what you will notice in your second month is that your clothes suddenly become a little tighter and your waistline begins to disappear. This is quite natural; as your baby begins to grown your uterus will expand also and at times you may feel bloated due to digestive problems. Investing in good maternity wear that will expand as you do is advisable to aid your comfort.

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