2. Constipation / Haemorrhoids
Hmm…unluckily for you, both these conditions are really common in pregnancy. Hormone changes slow the passage of food through your gut while your ever increasing womb can put pressure on the rectum. Unless advised by your GP, do not use laxatives! Instead, try to drink lots of water and make sure you get plenty of fibre in your diet through eating wholemeal bread, wholegrain cereals, fruit, vegetables and pulses such as beans and lentils. Things should soon get moving. And because of the strain of the constipation, piles (haemorrhoids) can also occur so again, eat plenty of high fibre food and drink lots of water.

1. Morning sickness
And finally, in at number one, it’s that universal favourite – morning sickness! In fact, it can happen at any time of the day, is extremely common and can vary from mild nausea to frequent vomiting. Some women find that eating dry crackers before getting out of bed in the morning can be effective while there is evidence that ginger tea and biscuits may also be helpful. Try also to eat little and often and, of course, drink plenty of fluids. Of course, if the sickness becomes severe, you really should seek medical advice.

On a more positive note, you might want to take a look at Top Ten Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy!

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