Pregnancy Symptom Soothers

Not sleeping? Is your back killing you? Can't stand those cankles? Here, easy solutions for the 13 most common side effects.
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Morning sickness, sure. But the bleeding gums, leg cramps, carpal tunnel -- you certainly weren't, uh, expecting those. Your growing bump may bring on a whole slew of lesser-known (and downright strange) pregnancy symptoms. But don't worry too much. "As uncomfortable as these conditions may be, many actually indicate a normal, healthy pregnancy because they're simply triggered by your expanding uterus or changing hormones," says Russell Fothergill, MD, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. But these days you don't have to sit back and suffer: "Luckily, we've found that small lifestyle changes can go a long way in relieving the most common complaints," he says. Ease those preggo pains by tonight with this expert advice.

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melissa.armenian wrote:

I have a burning sensation in my middle back that goes into the front under my breast. Not to mention the massive pressure on my pelvic area and I am only 6 1/2 months. UGH Does anyone else feel this way?

2/25/2010 11:16:38 AM Report Abuse
bigginsiscute wrote:

My whole body hurts! I look like a cow and I'm takeing it out on my husband. Can't wait for the baby to come already!

2/21/2010 09:54:27 PM Report Abuse
alycwilder19 wrote:

This is my first baby and I'm 16 weeks pregnant. Every so often, usually in the morning after rolling over or getting up to use the bathroom, I get quite an uncomfortable cramp on the right side of my stomache, near my pelvis area. It feels like it's just tight and stretching so I'm pretty sure it's normal but MAN is it uncomfortable!

2/10/2010 01:36:06 PM Report Abuse
ashleylgallegos wrote:

im 36 weeks along with my third child and i must say this pregnancy has been way more intense i feel everything and I am in a lot of pain. Im also very easily aggitated by the smallest things and im absolutley sick and tired of people asking me if im having twins..NO IM NOT!!!!

2/2/2010 11:08:08 AM Report Abuse
breannuhhgrant wrote:

i have all these symptoms 2 im only 17 wtf

1/4/2010 03:29:16 AM Report Abuse
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