Pregnant moms are plagued with random symptoms that aren’t always in the medical books. Other moms can collaborate, however, about how uncomfortable pregnancy can be and how you’re always caught off guard by a pregnancy-caused sensation that you simply weren’t expecting.

Charley Horse
For many women, leg cramps and muscle spasms in their calves and feet occur thanks to the pressure and weight those poor legs carry. These usually unexpectedly happen in the middle of the night when you’re suddenly awakened by an intense cramping in your legs you can’t get rid of. You must simply wait it out. To help the spasms increase your potassium intake naturally with a banana a day and plenty of stretches to loosen the muscle.

Constipation
It’s not mentioned much around the lunch table, but more women than not get severe constipation during pregnancy. You can’t use much to help, but a brisk walk, plenty of water and some delicious fruit and vegetables might help clear the system.

Forgetfulness
At first you might think your mind is simply too full to remember all the details you used to, but soon you realize that somehow or another you simply don’t remember well anymore. It’s frustrating, but work on a system of lists and reminders and you’ll get through it.