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Pregnancy: Changes by trimester

First Trimester
Menstruation stops	Breast changes - fuller, tenderness, darkening of the nipple area
Fatigue or feeling faint	Bloated feeling
Increased urination	Increased vaginal discharge
Nausea and/or vomiting	Nasal congestion and nosebleeds
Skin changes	Changes in weight
Mood swings

Second Trimester
Backache	Braxton Hicks contractions
Breast changes - usually less tender	Constipation
Hemorrhoids	Headache
Increased urination	Increased vaginal discharge
Heartburn	Itching
Nasal congestion, nosebleeds, bleeding from gums	Numbness
Shortness of breath	Skin changes
A dark line from the top of pubic area to the navel or higher	Varicose veins
Leg cramps	Food cravings
Weight gain	Mood swings

Third Trimester
Backache	Braxton Hicks contractions
Breast changes	Constipation
Hemorrhoids	Fatigue
Headache	Increased urination
Increased vaginal discharge	Heartburn
Itching	Leg cramps
Nasal congestion and nosebleeds	Numbness
Shortness of breath	Skin changes, stretch marks
Swelling	Varicose veins
Insomnia or light sleep	Mood swings

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