, period-like bleeding in early pregnancy, and a few will appear to have 'periods' throughout the pregnancy. Cervical ectropion is common in pregnancy, as it is a hormone-sensitive condition. In normal circumstances, the outer surface of the cervix

in the early stages. Wind, constipation and the added pressure that having a baby puts on your muscles, veins and joints, can also leave you with that uncomfortable feeling.How do I cope with it?A hot water bottle or a warm bath should help to soothe the pain

month into the pregnancy.While any bleeding in early pregnancy has to be taken seriously, it doesn't necessarily mean you're having a miscarriage. Many women who bleed in early pregnancy have no obvious underlying cause and go on to have normal

that they are pregnant. In the minority of women who don't miss their first period whilst pregnant, the condition is not so easily diagnosed.Abdominal pain - This usually starts around five to seven weeks into the pregnancy ie five to seven weeks after the last period

on to have healthy babies.'Nothing to worry aboutA bit of spotting early in pregnancy may be 'implantation bleeding', caused by the newly formed embryo implanting into the wall of the womb. Some women also get a few spots of blood around the time they

Bleeding in early pregnancy Common causes: ‘Bleeding in the first trimester is pretty common,’ says Patrick O’Brien, consultant obstetrician at University College Hospital, London.‘Many women fear a miscarriage, but it’s not necessarily the case

to you has lost a baby. Saying the right thing Among the most commonly said things that cause pain and distress are: 'don't worry - you're young, you can always have another one'; 'it was probably for the best'; 'at least it was only eight weeks. I know

it consistently throughout the entire day, according to a study by nausea relief brand Sea-Band Mama. And while you should find the symptoms subside between the 12th and 14th week, 11 per cent of mums-to-be suffer recurrent sickness throughout the pregnancy. Dr