Cramp with pregnancy Cramp is a sudden, sharp pain, usually in your calf muscles or feet. It is most common at night, but nobody really knows what causes it. How to avoid cramp Regular, gentle exercise in pregnancy, particularly ankle and leg movements, will improve your circulation and may help to

Feeling faint with pregnancy You may often feel faint when you are pregnant. This is because of hormonal changes taking place in your body and happens if your brain is not getting enough blood and therefore enough oxygen. If your oxygen level gets too low, you may actually faint. You are most likely

Feeling hot during pregnancy During pregnancy you are likely to feel warmer than normal. This is due to hormonal changes and to an increase in the blood supply to your skin. You are also likely to sweat more. How to avoid feeling hot  • Wear loose clothing made of natural fibres, as these are more [

Vaginal discharge  Almost all women have more vaginal discharge in pregnancy. It should be clear and white and should not smell unpleasant. If the discharge is coloured or smells strange, or if you feel itchy or sore, you may have a vaginal infection. The most common infection is thrush, which we ca

Varicose veins with pregnancy :_ Varicose veins are veins which have become swollen. The veins in the legs are most commonly affected. You can also get varicose veins in the vulva (vaginal opening). They usually get better after delivery. If you have varicose veins • Try to avoid standing for long p