Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen or varicose veins in the anus and rectum that are very common during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester.

A growing baby in the uterus can put so much pressure on a woman’s abdominal wall that the belly button can pop out instead of being in its normal position.

In the third trimester, breathlessness may increase as your baby continues to grow.

The swelling, also known as edema, that happens during pregnancy, is a very common occurrence, and usually not a cause for worry.