Early Pregnancy Symptoms

Some women experience all the early symptoms of pregnancy, while others sail through the first weeks without any feelings of discomfort.

• Your body is having to work hard to adapt to the demands of pregnancy, so you may feel overwhelmingly tired. Try to get as much rest as possible. You will find that sitting with your feet up for even half an hour will help.
  
• Your breasts may tingle or feel tender, rather as they do before a period; your nipples will appear darker and more prominent and the veins will be more noticeable. You should wear a good support bra from now until after your baby is born.
  
• You may experience a strange metallic taste in the mouth, which can be accompanied by going off certain foods and tea and coffee.
  
• A feeling of nausea, or even actual physical sickness in the morning or at any time during the day, is quite usual. It is often worse when your stomach is empty, so have a plain biscuit and a cup of tea before you get up in the morning. During the day try eating six high-carbohydrate meals, such as pasta, potato, and bread. Avoid rich or fatty foods.
  
• Finally, as the enlarging uterus presses on your bladder you may need to urinate more frequently.