Pregnancy Complications: Cramping, Back Pain & Nausea

Is it normal to have period-like cramps or intense back pain during pregnancy? Understanding common discomforts like bloating, dry throat, and sinus pressure helps in distinguishing them from serious medical complications.

First Signs of Morning Sickness

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Elizabeth Moore

The American College of Nurse Midwives reports that 25 percent of pregnant women experience some nausea during pregnancy (without vomiting), and 50 percent will have both nausea and vomiting during the first 16 weeks. Nausea and vomiting are the cardinal symptoms of what is commonly referred to as "morning sickness."