Your body in pregnancy: gums, nausea, pelvic floor & mood
Pregnancy affects the whole body, including places you might not expect. These are the changes worth knowing about early, and the small habits that make a real difference.
Why do your gums bleed during pregnancy?
In the UK, dental care is free during pregnancy and for a year after birth.
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When is morning sickness too much?
If you can’t keep fluids down for 24 hours, it isn’t “just morning sickness”.
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Does perineal massage reduce tearing during birth?
A few minutes a day from 35 weeks can lower the chance of tearing — especially with a first baby.
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Why start pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy?
Training now lowers the chance of leaking when you laugh, cough or sneeze after birth.
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Can you get depression during pregnancy?
Depression doesn’t only happen after birth — it’s just as common during pregnancy.
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