In the first trimester, you can expect some or all of the following...

• Menstruation to stop (any light spotting or bleeding should be checked by a doctor)
  
• Breast changes - fuller, tenderness, darkening of the nipple area
• Fatigue or feeling faint
• Bloated feeling
• Increased urination - needing to pee more frequently
  
• Increased vaginal discharge (any itchy; foul smelling; odd coloured discharge should be reported to your care provider)
  
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Nasal congestion and nosebleeds
• Skin changes
• Changes in weight
• Mood swings
• Headaches
  

In the second trimester, you can expect some or all of the following...

• Backache
• Braxton Hicks contractions - The sensation of the uterus tightening and relaxing, these may or may not be uncomfortable
  
• Breast changes - usually less tender and colostrum (precursor of breast milk) can be expressed
  
• Constipation
• Groin pain
  
• Hemorrhoids
• Headache
• Increased urination
• Increased vaginal discharge
• Heartburn
• Itchy skin
  
• Nasal congestion, nosebleeds, bleeding from gums
• Numbness
• Shortness of breath
• Skin changes
• A dark line from the top of pubic area to the navel or higher
• Varicose veins
• Leg cramps
• Food cravings
• Weight gain
• Mood swings
• Swelling of legs, ankles, feet
  

In the third trimester, you can expect some or all of the following...

• Backache
• Braxton Hicks contractions
• Breast changes
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Increased urination
• Increased vaginal discharge
• Heartburn
• Itchy skin
  
• Leg cramps
• Nasal congestion and nosebleeds
• Numbness
• Shortness of breath
• Skin changes, stretch marks
• Swelling
• Varicose veins
• Insomnia or light sleep
• Mood swings