Pregnancy comes with a lot of surprises—and not all of them are glamorous. If you’re Googling things like “Is this normal?” you’re not alone.
Here are some unexpected symptoms that might be totally normal…and a few that warrant a call to your provider:
Totally Normal:
- Metallic taste in your mouth
- Excessive saliva (yep, it’s a thing!)
- Nosebleeds or stuffy nose
- Crazy vivid dreams
- Mild cramping or round ligament pain
- Bleeding gums
- Acne or other skin changes
- Mood swings
Call Your Provider If:
- You have severe or sudden swelling in your hands, feet or face
- Blurred vision or severe headaches
- Intense abdominal pain
- Ongoing itching
- Heavy bleeding or leaking fluid
- Decreased or large change fetal movement
- Pain with peeing
- Fever over 100.4
When in doubt, always check with your OB. Peace of mind is worth it
