Category: Fatigue

Placenta Cosmetics – why?

As we know, placenta remedies have faced some criticism over the years. Maybe your mum gagged when you brought it up in conversation? Maybe your midwife hit you with “there’s no evidence it does anything!”The truth is over the last 5 year’s placenta remedies have grown in popularity for many reasons, one of these being […]

What to expect #3 Smell Sensitivity

A heightened sense of smell is an early pregnancy symptom that makes previously mild odours strong and unappealing.Hormonal changes in pregnancy can lead to changes in the sense of smell. According to research, the majority of pregnant women experience a heightened sense of smell in the first trimester of pregnancy. People who experience hyperosmia during […]

What to expect #2 – Nausea with or without vomiting

Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, often begins one month after you become pregnant. This might be due to rising hormone levels. To help avoid nausea, avoid having an empty stomach, and drink plenty of fluids.Unfortunately, there’s no hard and fast treatment that will work for every woman’s […]

What to expect #1 – Fatigue

Many women feel more tired early in pregnancy because their bodies are more of a hormone called progesterone, which helps maintain the pregnancy and encourages the growth of milk-producing glands in the breasts. Pregnant women may notice fatigue as early as week 1 after conception.