#1 Nausea

Thankfully, the dreaded “morning sickness” usually improves as pregnancy advances. There are thing that can help, too: make sure you get enough rest; eat and drink little and often; avoid overly sweet or sour drinks; and eat foods high in carbohydrates and low in fat (toast, plain biscuits). If you’re worried, speak to your midwife or GP.

Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life, but it’s also important to know the problems that can arise. Here, the team from Bupa shares 10 of the most common. It’s not an exhaustive list, but it’ll help you know what’s “normal”, and how to relieve symptoms.