Common Health Problems in Pregnancy

Your body will be going through changes during pregnancy, some of which can lead to irritation, discomfort and health issues. These changes to your body can vary and may be a minor inconvenience for some, whilst for others these issues can be more severe. 

Many of these issues can be self-managed however you should mention anything that is worrying you to your midwife or GP.

Further information and resources

• Pregnancy Symptom Checker | NHS 111 Wales - Use this symptom checker if you would like some advice on what to do if you have a concern.
• Common Problems | NHS 111 Wales - Common problems experienced in pregnancy including tips to help you manage them. 
• Common health problems in pregnancy | Tommy's (tommys.org) -  Information on 10 common health problems in pregnancy.
• Other Musculoskeletal Symptoms | POGP (thepogp.co.uk) - Other musculoskeletal symptoms in pregnancy.