Symptoms of Pregnancy
Cravings, morning sickness, mood swings, bloating, constipationโฆoh, the joys of pregnancy. Though pregnancy can be one of the happiest times of your life, you can also experience symptoms that can make you, well, sort of miserable. However, understanding these symptoms may make them easier to deal with.
Moms Who Think dedicates an entire section of our web site to pregnancy symptoms. Here we discuss the aches, pains and fatigue that comes with pregnancy. We explain what is causing these symptoms, let you know how long you can expect them to last and give you advice on what to do if you are being affected.
Of course, not all symptoms affect all women. Some are fortunate enough to have very easy pregnancies with a minimum of symptoms. For some, pregnancy is a bit more complicated.
But whatever you may be experiencing during your pregnancy, we are hoping our site offers information that will make your symptoms easier to understand and to deal with. We wish you luck during this special time in your life!

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Read more ยปMorning Sickness
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Read more ยปDizziness from Pregnancy
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Read more ยปPregnancy Headaches
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Read more ยปPregnancy Fatigue
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What Your Baby and Body Look Like at 18 Weeks Pregnant
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What Your Baby and Body Look Like at 22 Weeks Pregnant
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What Your Baby and Body Look Like at 24 Weeks Pregnant
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