The Problem with Pregnancy Symptoms

Let's face it - we all compare symptoms of pregnancy. Who had morning sickness the longest? Whose stretch marks are the reddest? And, whose breasts grew the most? It's part of the game, but here's the problem...

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us The Problem with Pregnancy Symptoms Let's face it - we all compare symptoms of pregnancy. Who had morning sickness the longest? Whose stretch marks are the reddest? And, whose breasts grew the most? It's part of the game, but here's the problem... Robin Elise Weiss, PhD Pregnancy & Childbirth Expert Do your breasts hurt?   This is really a chicken and the egg question: Do you breasts hurt because you're pregnant? Or are you poking them to see if they hurt until they hurt because you're pregnant? READ NOW What Causes the Dark Line on Your Pregnant Belly?    Is there a line on your belly? This always makes me think of Dr. Seuss and his story about the star bellied Sneetches. Having a line doesn't make your pregnancy better or worse. READ NOW Innie? Outie? You're all in for it.   No matter what you started with in terms of a belly button in pregnancy - it's all bad news. Your belly button will change. READ NOW No symptoms? You're weird.   (Not really.) Plenty of moms don't have symptoms, then they just sit around worrying about their lack of symptoms. Hey, it passes the time.  READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Great Hamstring Stretches for the Noobie and Experienced Alike • Kale and Your Thyroid: What You Need to Know • 3 Ways to Get a Good Quad Stretch • Strengthen and Stretch Your Back with These Simple, Effective Exercises • 10 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Walk • Fitness Tips for your Backache - Go One Legged • Thyroid and Hormone Balance After 40 • How a 20-Minute Walk Can Save Your Life Advertisement About Pregnancy & Childbirth  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Pregnancy & Childbirth newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.