Be careful if these symptoms appear during pregnancy, there may be problems with the uterus.

If there is severe stomach pain that does not go away during pregnancy. Or if there is pain at the tip of a shoulder or below the ribs, you should see a doctor immediately. Bleeding during the second or third trimester may be a sign of a more serious condition, such as placenta previa, placental abruption, premature labor, or an incompetent cervix.

Many pregnancy symptoms, such as missing periods (amenorrhea), nausea (morning sickness), or fatigue, can also be caused by stress or illness. So if you think you are pregnant, take a home pregnancy test (urinalysis) or see your doctor who will carry out a urine test, blood test or ultrasound.

During pregnancy, breasts become full, swollen and tender. These changes are similar to those you might notice a few days before your period. During pregnancy, the skin around the nipples becomes darker and the veins in the breast become more visible.

It is common to feel extremely tired in early pregnancy. This is likely due to a massive increase in the sex hormone progesterone. Progesterone is necessary for maintaining the pregnancy and the growth of the baby, but it also slows down your metabolism. Try to get some extra sleep or rest as much as possible during this early phase. Around the fourth month of pregnancy, when the placenta is well established, your energy levels will likely increase again.

Fatigue during pregnancy can also be caused by anemia, usually caused by iron deficiency. Eating foods rich in iron is important to prevent iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Medical treatment for anemia during pregnancy usually involves taking iron tablets. Sometimes an iron infusion (iron medicine given by drip) is necessary. This requires hospitalization, but it only takes a few hours. Some iron infusions can be administered by your GP.