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Common Changes During Pregnancy

Certain changes and discomforts occur during pregnancy - and are perfectly normal. Some of these changes include backache, frequent urination, and constipation. This video describes typical changes, how to safely relieve your discomfort, and what circumstances require a visit to your doctor.

Did You Know?

Getting to sleep or staying asleep may be difficult this trimester, because of the baby's movements, your frequent need to urinate and changes in your body's metabolism. Try different sleep positions to make sleep easier, advises the American Pregnancy Association. Talk to your health care provider if your sleep problems continue.

Anatomy: Fetus in Utero
A thin-walled sac surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with amniotic fluid, which protects the fetus from injury.

Common Discomforts During Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting are common in the first trimester, as is fatigue. Other common discomforts are hemorrhoids and heartburn.

Hormones During Pregnancy
Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles.

Pregnancy: What’s Normal … and What's Not
Some pregnancy changes are caused by hormones. Others are caused by the pressure and weigh of your growing baby.

Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Average weight gain for women is between 25 and 35 pounds, although slight deviations from this may also be considered normal.
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