Common Issues

Is dry mouth an early sign of pregnancy? Dry mouth is a common symptom during the first trimester, often becoming more severe at night [1, 2, 3]. It is usually accompanied by dry, stuffy nose, chapped lips, headaches, hot flashes, indigestion, and metal cotton mouth (bitter, metallic taste in the mouth). In some cases, the tongue may turn pale white that is … [Read more...] about Dry Mouth During Pregnancy

It is quite common to have dry and itchy skin in pregnancy [1]. However, that does not mean that it is not extremely irritating to have to itch all over all the time. Moreover, severe itching while pregnant can even indicate serious complications involving the skin or liver [2]. Is itchy skin an early sign of pregnancy? Itchy skin is not counted among the early … [Read more...] about Itchy Skin during Pregnancy

If you notice palpitations during pregnancy, should you be concerned? Palpitations are the sensation that your heart is pounding, thumping too quickly or beating irregularly. People describe this sensation in various ways. Some describe it as a feeling that their heart is “fluttering” or thumping in their chest. If you have palpitations, you may also feel like your heart skips … [Read more...] about Heart Palpitations During Pregnancy

Are fever and chills early signs of pregnancy? Having body temperature above the normal limit of 98.6° F (37° C) is considered a fever [1]. Fever and chills are not counted among the normal signs of pregnancy as they might indicate several underlying conditions [2]. However, there are plenty of ways to treat a fever while carrying before it can harm you … [Read more...] about Fever and Chills during Pregnancy

Five Common Breast Changes in Early Pregnancy Breast changes are likely to appear just a few weeks into a pregnancy–in fact, this symptom is often the first clue noticed by pregnant women. Here are five of the most common, along with explanations for their development. Pain Breast tenderness can be severe in the early weeks. It’s typically similar to the pain felt … [Read more...] about Five Common Breast Changes in Early Pregnancy