Body changes and discomforts during pregnancy

Morning sickness

• Nausea and vomiting are common during the first 3 months of pregnancy.  
• Morning sickness can occur anytime of day
• The hormone hCG is the prime suspect of nausea during pregnancy 

Hair and skin changes

• Some women get brownish or yellowish patches around their eyes and over the cheeks and nose
• changes in texture and growth of hair and nails
• some women report their hair falling out

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Linea Nigra

• you're body begins to produce extra melanin 
• Melanin is a pigment that results in darker skin
• It will eventually go away
• No way to prevent it

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backaches

• Pregnancy back pain happens where the pelvis meets your spine
• can help prevent it by  Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your legs
• Not standing for long periods of time

resources

• http://umm.edu/health/medical/pregnancy/staying-healthy-during-pregnancy/co...
• http://www.pregnancycorner.com/pregnant/pregnancy-symptoms/linea-negra.html
• http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/back-pain-in-pregnancy