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Six common ailments during pregnancy

Some of the physical changes that come with pregnancy are not fun and you might need psychological preparation (Shutterstock)

Pregnancy is a journey with many ups and downs. There are seasons of happiness and excitement. When you realize you’re finally having the baby you have been planning for then there are those occasions when things are not so great and you have to deal with the side effects and ailments.

As the baby develops, you probably have to deal with many bodily changes. Your emotions switch from happiness to being sad and your body starts to feel weird through the different trimesters.

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