Nausea or Vomiting (known as morning sickness, although it can happen any
time of day);
Need to Urinate Often
Backache(often in the lower back)
Heartburn (a burning feeling in your throat and the top of your stomach);
Varicose Veins (when the veins in your lower legs hurt and become
swollen);
Hemorrhoids (enlarged veins in the rectum that may hurt during bowel
movements);
Vaginal Discharge (usually thick, white fluid) If fluid is bloody,
greenish yellow, foul smelling or burning and itchy, tell your doctor right
away.
Sleepiness (feeling more tired than usual);
Depression (feeling sad or down).
Headaches
Some helpful hints to make you feel more comfortable:
eat small snacks throughout the day (instead of big meals);
drink lots of liquids (milk, water, juice);
wear low-heeled shoes, and put your feet up on a chair or stool (whenever
you can);
wear cotton underpants and avoid pantyhose and tight jeans;
take short naps and rest periods during the day;
share your feeling with a friend.
If any discomfort continues to bother you, tell your health care
provider.
For more information call 311.
Contact your health care provider right away if you have any of these
warning signs:
sudden weight gain of more than two pounds within one day
severe swelling of the face, ankles, legs, or feet
severe or frequent headaches that last more than two or three hours and do
not get better after taking the medication your health care provider has
recommended
fainting
blurred vision, flashes of light, or spots before your eyes
pain or burning while urinating
sudden increase in thirst
dramatic increase or decrease in urination
unusual vaginal discharge
light vaginal bleeding or spotting
Very Dangerous Warning Signs
Premature Labor — Pregnancy takes about 40 weeks. If contractions cause your
cervix to open earlier than normal — between the 20th and 37th
week — it's called premature labor. Premature labor can be very
dangerous.
The signs of premature labor include
uterine contractions — strong tightening in the abdomen — every 10 minutes
or less
repeating or constant menstrual-like cramps in the lower abdomen
abdominal cramps with or without diarrhea
pelvic pressure that feels like the fetus is pushing down
increase or change in vaginal discharge
sudden gush of watery fluids from the vagina (water breaking)
feeling like the fetus is "balling up"
Signs of other dangerous problems include
heavy bleeding from the vagina
constant severe lower abdominal pain or cramps on one or both sides
dimness or blurring of vision that lasts two or three hours
dizziness or double vision
severe or continued vomiting
chills and/or fever of 101°F or more
fever of 101°F or more with pain or burning while urinating
sudden severe swelling or puffiness of the face, hands, legs, ankles, or
feet, especially if you have a headache or vision change
after six months of pregnancy, the fetus moves a lot less than before
after six months of pregnancy, you think the fetus hasn't moved in eight
hours or more
If you are experiencing any of these signs, contact your health care
provider or go to the hospital immediately.
