Symptoms Articles
Expert articles on Symptoms.
Why Acid Reflux Gets Worse in the Third Trimester
Acid reflux (heartburn) affects up to 80% of pregnant women by the third trimester. Progesterone relaxes the valve between your stomach and oesophagus, and your growing baby pushes stomach acid upward.
Managing the Strange Metallic Taste in Your Mouth During Early Pregnancy
Dysgeusia - the metallic, bitter, or sour taste that many women experience in early pregnancy - is caused by rising estrogen and is one of the first symptoms many women notice, even before a missed period.
Prevention and Quick Relief for Leg Cramps at Night
Leg cramps - sudden, painful spasms in the calf or foot - affect about half of all pregnant women, mostly at night in the second and third trimester. There are effective ways to both stop them and prevent them.
Postpartum Shedding Timeline and Why Hair Loss Happens After Pregnancy
Around 3-4 months after birth, many women start losing clumps of hair. This is called postpartum telogen effluvium and it is one of the most common postpartum surprises. It is temporary.
The Truth About Fetal Heart Rate Predicting Your Baby's Gender
The idea that a fetal heart rate above 140 bpm means a girl and below 140 means a boy is one of the most popular pregnancy myths. Multiple studies have found no connection between fetal heart rate and sex.
Understanding the Mask of Pregnancy and Skin Pigmentation Changes
Melasma - dark patches on the cheeks, forehead, and upper lip - affects up to 70% of pregnant women. Known as the mask of pregnancy, it is caused by hormones increasing melanin production.
Exercises to Relieve Nerve Pain from Sciatica During Pregnancy
Sciatica in pregnancy causes a sharp, burning, or shooting pain from the lower back through the buttock and down one leg. Specific stretches and exercises bring safe, meaningful relief.
Managing Temperature Fluctuations and Night Sweats in Pregnancy
Pregnancy raises your body temperature by about half a degree Celsius and significantly increases heat production. Night sweats and hot flashes are a direct result - and very common.
Why Your Feet Grow During Pregnancy and If They Will Return to Normal
Up to 70% of pregnant women report their feet getting longer or wider during pregnancy. For many, this change is permanent. There are real biological reasons why it happens.
Coping with Forgetfulness and Pregnancy Brain
Forgetting words mid-sentence, losing your keys three times a day, and blanking on names you have known for years - pregnancy brain is a documented, measurable effect of pregnancy hormones on cognition.
Managing Mobility Challenges with Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic girdle pain affects 1 in 5 pregnant women. It ranges from mild discomfort to debilitating pain that limits walking. Early physiotherapy makes a real difference.
What You Need to Know About Severe Itching and Cholestasis
Mild itching from stretched skin is normal in pregnancy. But intense itching on the palms and soles, especially at night, may be obstetric cholestasis - a liver condition that needs monitoring.