What to expect when you're expecting (134 page)

Heartburn, indigestion, flatulence, bloating

Occasional headaches, faintness, dizziness

Nasal congestion and occasional nosebleeds; ear stuffiness

Sensitive gums

Leg cramps at night

Increased backache and heaviness

Buttock and pelvic discomfort and achiness

Increased swelling of ankles and feet, and occasionally of hands and face

Itchy abdomen, protruding navel

Stretch marks

Varicose veins in your legs

Hemorrhoids

Easier breathing after the baby drops

More frequent urination after the baby drops, since there’s pressure on the bladder once again