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3. Tender, tingly, darker, more 'sticky out' nipples. Your nipples may also change significantly during the early weeks of pregnancy. "Your nipples may begin to ache, tingle or protrude more than usual," says midwife Ellie. "The areoles – the dark circle around your nipple – may also become even darker and larger."
In a nutshell. Lots of women experience some lower back pain in the early weeks of pregnancy but this is usually due to normal hormonal changes. Lower back pain in early pregnancy doesn't, by itself, mean you are having a miscarriage. If you are worried though, you should seet your GP. And if the pain is severe, if it's mainly on one side or if ...
17 early signs that labour is near. Discharge, lower back pain, needing to poo... These are just some of the symptoms that could mean you’re in (or about to begin) the early stages of labour, according to our medical experts. Last reviewed by Dr Philippa Kaye: March 2024.
Tara Breathnach. Any pains when you're pregnant can be a bit scary, and we've noticed in our forum quite a few mums chatting about having stabbing pains in their lower abdomen in the very early stages of their pregnancy. For example, smudgesmith, nearly 5 weeks pregnant says: "Had a bit of a worry today at work when all of a sudden got shooting ...
Yes, sadly, blood loss in early pregnancy can be a sign of miscarriage, especially if the blood's red and the flow is heavy or you’re also cramping and in pain. But it's not the only reason you could be bleeding, as we've shown from the examples above. And bleeding doesn't always happen before a miscarriage: it is possible to have a ...
Period-like cramping. Mild stomach cramps in early pregnancy are very common. Usually milder than period cramps, it may feel as though there is a slight tugging or pulling in your abdomen. Cramping is caused by your uterus beginning to stretch and is usually nothing at all to worry about. If your stomach cramps are different to those described ...
In a nutshell. Yes, it's safe to use a hot water bottle or a microwaveable heat pad during pregnancy, although it's sensible not to place either directly on your bump. Hot-water bottles and heat pads are actually a great way of easing pains and cramps in pregnancy – and the early stages of labour.
This helps increase circulation and blood flow, helping to soothe back pain and offering additional comfort on the go. On the downside, you can only handwash the Upsie Belly Support Belt in cold water and it may take overnight to dry. Available from: Belly Bandit. 5. Maternity Trochanteric Support Belt, £20.65.
Published: March 28, 2019 at 4:00 AM. Shooting pains in your legs during pregnancy (sciatica) - rather than dull aches, back pain or cramps - can be particularly unpleasant when you're expecting. They differ from the dull ache of pregnancy back pain, and aren't quite the same as pregnancy leg cramps, as Whitney, a member of our MadeForMums ...
Some research shows that fluctuating levels of oestrogen may be a cause. “In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, pregnancy hormones surge to high levels,” explains midwife Helen. “They have the job of ‘maintaining’ the pregnancy until the placenta is developed, which is around 12 weeks.