Discomforts of pregnancy

Your body undergoes many changes during pregnancy and you may experience some of the following common pregnancy discomforts.

These can include:

• nausea and vomiting (morning sickness)
• carpal tunnel
• changes to your bladder and bowel habits
• swelling in your ankles and legs
• pelvic and lower back pain.
• Braxton Hicks contractions.

Watch the following video to learn more about these discomforts and what you can do to help minimise their impact on your daily life. (Please note our advice is general in nature. If you need any further advice, please speak to your midwife or doctor.)

You can also read physiotherapy advice to manage or lessen some pregnancy discomforts.