Pregnancy Symptoms

Approximately 70 percent of all women experience some degree of back pain and pressure during their second and third trimesters, according to a study published in 2004 in the journal Obstet Gynecol. Strengthen, soothe, and support back muscles with these 12 medication-free strategies for back pain relief. Good Posture Why it works: A bulging pregnant belly shifts your center of gravity out from your … Read more about 12 Ways to Relieve Pregnancy Back Pain

Your belly isn’t the only thing that grows during your pregnancy. Your entire body changes—especially your breasts. Here’s a tour through the next three trimesters and how each one will affect your breasts. While pregnant, your tummy expands to accommodate your growing baby. But many women may not realize that their entire bodies are transformed … Read more about Breast Changes during Pregnancy

Foot swelling and pain are common in pregnancy. Find out what contributes to this second- and third-trimester symptom and how you can alleviate it. Well into her first pregnancy, Michelle Day’s left foot began to noticeably swell—and ache. At first the Riverton, Utah, mom could alleviate the pain by elevating her feet at work, then … Read more about Pregnancy Foot Care: Your Top 5 Questions Answered