Physical changes during pregnancy

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Pregnancy causes many changes in a woman’s body. Most of them disappear after delivery. These changes cause some symptoms, which are normal. However, certain disorders, such as gestational diabetes, can develop during pregnancy, and some symptoms may indicate such a disorder.

Symptoms that should be immediately reported to a doctor if they occur during pregnancy include the following:

• Persistent or unusual headaches
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Light-headedness
• Disturbances of eyesight
• Pain or cramps in the lower abdomen
• Contractions
• Vaginal bleeding
• Leakage of amniotic fluid (described as