Leg cramps are quite common during pregnancy. They could occur in response to you carrying extra weight, changes in circulation or due to mineral deficiencies.

Cystitis is common during pregnancy as the pressure and engorgement of blood vessels in the pelvic area exposes a vulnerability to urinary tract infection.

More often than not pregnancy increases the incidence of constipation. However it may seem that hormones have thrown your digestive system into chaos and you may experience diarrhoea.

Fainting often occurs during pregnancy as the blood pools in the lower body leaving the brain temporarily deprived of oxygen. Hormonal changes may also cause feelings of flushing and dizziness.

Tiredness is a symptom common during the first and last trimester. In the early stages of pregnancy, the hormonal fluctuations and increased blood flow can be exhausting as your body adjusts to the changes.

Intestinal wind is often a sign of sluggish digestion or a reaction to certain foods. Many people find onions, potatoes, dried beans, cabbage, cauliflower and capsicum cause intestinal gas, although this can be individual.

Once infected, genital herpes can never be eradicated. If there is an active infection of genital herpes in the vagina or vulva at the time of birth, a Caesarean section will be advised.

Headaches are often a sign of an imbalance in the body. The cause could be digestive, hormonal, stress-related or due to fatigue, muscle tension, toxicity or dehydration.

Hormones released during pregnancy soften the sphincter between the oesophagus and stomach allowing digestive acids and sometimes regurgitated food back up into the oesophagus.

An increased desire to urinate is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. For some women it persists for the whole nine months with the need to get up in the night to urinate.