Pregnancy is an incredible adventure that begins at the moment of conception, when a sperm fertilizes an egg, and lasts about nine months, or approximately 39 weeks. The process includes significant physical and emotional changes.

50% to 80% of women experience nausea, and 20% have it for more than three months.

Physical symptoms

Absence of one or more menstrual cycles
Breasts are larger and harder
Breasts are sore to the touch
Breasts are enlarged and darker
Nausea or vomiting (more frequent at beginning of pregnancy)
Headaches
Excess saliva, most often with a first pregnancy
Metallic taste in mouth
Heartburn or acid reflux
Sensitive gums
Frequent need to urinate
Painless, odourless white vaginal discharge that may be abundant
Constipation
Abdominal pain that feels like menstrual cramps
Vaginitis (yeast infection)
Nasal congestion
Numbness or pain in hands, especially during the third trimester and at night
Hemorrhoids
Back pain, especially in the final months of pregnancy
Acne flare-ups
Water retention
Edema (swelling) of ankles, legs or face
Varicose veins

Emotional symptoms

Fatigue, especially in the first trimester
Cravings for or aversions to certain foods
Sensitivity to certain odours
Mood swings, irritability and hypersensitivity
Dizziness
Sleep problems

Complications

Miscarriage
Gestational diabetes
Ectopic pregnancy
Iron deficiency anaemia
Preeclampsia or pregnancy-related hypertension
Preterm labour (before the 37th week of pregnancy)

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Generic drugs

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Medication list

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