Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can occur in pregnancy when the mother’s blood pressure goes above 140/90 for at least two separate readings and there is evidence of protein in the urine.

You may not feel as sharp as you did prior to pregnancy.

Certain memory lapses like forgetting where you put your car keys or your neighbour’s name are common concerns for many pregnant woman and new moms. In fact, 50-80% of women report some degree of memory change during pregnancy.

Fluid accumulation in the body is referred to as edema. Some degree of edema during pregnancy is completely normal. 

There are many changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy that contribute to the healthy weight gain experienced. Here is a list of approximate values of what tissues increase in volume or size to impact change in weight: