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1. Swollen or discolored breast
Breast swelling can be normal. Many women’s breasts swell before their periods or during pregnancy. However, if you have unusual or new swelling, talk to your doctor. Rapid swelling or discoloration (purple or red spots) may be signs of inflammatory breast cancer.

2. Abdominal bloating
Abdominal bloating is a common menstrual symptom. Some food sensitivities can also make you feel bloated for a day or two. However, abdominal bloating that lasts more than a week can be an early sign of ovarian cancer.

3. Bloody or black stools
Stool color can vary. It depends on the foods you eat and the medications you take. For example, iron supplements and diarrhea medications may turn your stool black or tarry. Black stool suggests you have bleeding in your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Maroon-colored or bloody stool suggests bleeding lower in the GI tract.

4. Unusual shortness of breath
It’s normal to feel winded after climbing up the stairs or running to catch a bus. But being short of breath after a light activity could be an early sign of a serious lung or heart problem. It’s important to discuss any new shortness of breath with a doctor.
One potential cause of shortness of breath is coronary ischemia. Coronary ischemia is a lack of blood flow in the heart muscle caused by a partial or complete arterial blockage. Both a partial and complete arterial blockage may also cause a heart attack.

5. Constant tiredness
Every so often, you likely experience bouts of tiredness due to lack of sleep or something else. But if you’re feeling exhausted constantly, it might be time to see a doctor. Constant tiredness could be a sign of a medical problem.

A doctor should assess new chronic fatigue symptoms. You may be able to get help.

02/11/2023

1. Recognize you’re doing this incredible thing—creating life.

2. Trust your OB or midwife

3. Participate in your prenatal care

4. Embrace this amazing time of change

5. Let go of expectations for your birth experience

6. Avoid Googling your questions

7. Go with the flow

8. Have no fear, you’ve got this!

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