Is this Normal?

Is this Normal?

Women experience many different feelings during pregnancy. As you have heard many times, no two pregnancies are alike, so avoid comparing yourself to others. During a normal pregnancy, you may experience unusual events that may concern you. The following list may help with some of these concerns.

Some normal things you may feel…

In early pregnancy

• Tender, fuller breasts

• Increased and frequent urination

• Heavy or bloated feeling

• Tiredness or fatigue

• Nausea or morning sickness

Mid pregnancy

• Increased vaginal discharge

• Brief, sharp pain on one side

• Backache

• Spotting after intercourse or exams

• Heartburn

• Shortness of breath

• Painless, random tightening of the abdomen

• Nosebleeds or bleeding gums

Late Pregnancy

• Stretching feeling in the pelvic area

• Feeling unsteady when walking

• Insomnia

• Leaking of milk from the breast

• Stretch marks on the breast, abdomen, and legs

• Increased frequency of urination

• Increased mucous discharge, spotting

• Hemorrhoids

• Swollen feet at the end of the day