Common health problems in pregnancy

Your body has a great deal to do during pregnancy. Sometimes the changes taking place can cause irritation or discomfort, and sometimes you may be concerned.

There's rarely any need for alarm, but you should mention anything that's worrying you to your maternity team.

Constipation in pregnancy

The hormonal changes in your body may cause you to become constipated very early on in your pregnancy.




To help prevent constipation, you can:

eat foods that are high in fibre, such as wholemeal breads and cereals, fruit and vegetables, and pulses such as beans and lentils – read more about having a healthy diet in pregnancy

exercise regularly to keep your muscles toned – read more about exercise in pregnancy
drink plenty of water

avoid iron supplements, which can make you constipated – ask your doctor if you can either manage without them or change to a different type

You can read more about constipation, including symptoms and treatment.




Cramp in pregnancy


Cramp is a sudden, sharp pain, usually in your calf muscles or feet. It's most common at night..

Regular gentle exercise in pregnancy, particularly ankle and leg movements, will improve your circulation and may help prevent cramp. Try these foot exercises:

bend and stretch your foot vigorously up and down 30 times
rotate your foot 8 times one way and 8 times the other way
repeat with the other foot

It may help to ease cramp if you pull your toes hard up towards your ankle or rub the muscle hard.


Feeling faint in pregnancy


You may feel faint while pregnant. This is due to hormonal changes. Fainting happens if your brain is not getting enough blood and, therefore, not enough oxygen.

You are most likely to feel faint if you stand up too quickly from a chair or out of a bath, but it can also happen when you are lying on your back.

Here are some tips to help avoid feeling faint:
try to get up slowly after sitting or lying down
if you feel faint when standing still, find a seat quickly and the faintness should pass – if it doesn't, lie down on your side
if you feel faint while lying on your back, turn onto your side

It'ss better not to lie flat on your back in later pregnancy or during labour. You should avoid going to sleep on your back after 28 weeks as it has been linked to a higher risk of stillbirth.

Feeling hot in pregnancy

You're likely to feel warmer than usual during pregnancy. This is due to hormonal changes and an increase in blood supply to the skin. You're also likely to sweat more.

It can help if you:

wear loose clothing made of natural fibres, as these are more absorbent and breathable than synthetic fibres
keep your room cool – you could use an electric fan
wash frequently to help you feel fresh
Incontinence in pregnancy


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