Heartburn is another common symptom. Again, many small meals during the day rather than two or three large meals may help. Additionally, don't eat before lying down to take a nap or going to sleep. Additionally, the pregnant woman will usually find that she needs to urinate frequently. As long as urinating does not burn or sting, this is probably just a common symptom of pregnancy and not a sign of bladder infection.
Many pregnant women experience shortness of breath during pregnancy.
If there is fever, chest pain or cough associated with this, the patient should call her physician. An additional universal symptom of pregnancy is increased vaginal discharge. The pregnant woman should keep the area around her vagina clean and dry and wear cotton panties. Avoid tight jeans, douching and synthetic fibers and clothing. Swelling, especially of the feet and ankles, is common during pregnancy.