Pregnancy Symptoms: What’s Normal & What’s Dangerous? Warning Signs To Know | Dr Apurva Gupta

Pregnancy comes with a long list of new symptoms, and it can be difficult to know what is a normal part of pregnancy and what could be a warning sign. In this episode, Dr. Apurva Gupta – Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Rosewalk Rainbow Children's Hospital, breaks down common pregnancy symptoms that are usually normal versus symptoms that should never be ignored, trimester by trimester. We discuss morning sickness, fatigue, cramps, abdominal pain and spotting in the first trimester; back pain and vaginal discharge in the second trimester; and swelling, contractions and other warning signs in the third trimester. We also talk about reduced fetal movements, signs of preterm labour, serious infections and the symptoms that should prompt you to contact your doctor or seek urgent medical care. 00:00 - Montage and intro 2:05 - Symptom women worry about, but is usually harmless 3:10 - How much should pregnant women eat? 4:00 - How much morning sickness is normal? 5:28 - How much fatigue during pregnancy is normal? 6:50 - Is cramping normal during pregnancy? 8:00 - Is spotting normal during pregnancy? 9:52 - Headaches during first trimester 10:50 - Is backpain normal during second trimester? 11:41 - How much discharge is normal? 12:18 - Do pregnant women get more infections? 13:01 - Red flags during second trimester 13:31 - Leakage of liquor 14:08 - Swelling of feet or fingers 16:50 - Normal swelling vs abnormal swelling 17:40 - Contractions: When to worry 20:07 - Braxton Hicks 10:42 - Red flags in third trimester 23:44 - Reason for worry 25:00 - Doctor's critical advice #pregnancy #pregnancyjourney #pregnancytips #pregatips