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Nausea at 6 AM and again at 6 PM. Dizziness when you stand up. Breathlessness climbing the stairs. Fatigue so deep it surprises you. Constipation that nothing seems to fix. These experiences are common in pregnancy — but common does not mean you have to just live with them.

In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down the five most common pregnancy symptoms, explains exactly why each one happens, and shares evidence-based options that actually help — including a fascinating 2023 discovery about a hormone produced by the fetus that may explain why some women suffer so much more than others when it comes to nausea. Through Sophie's story, a first-time mom at 10 weeks who was struggling to get through her days, you will see how understanding what is happening in your body changes everything about how you manage it.

You will learn:

• What GDF15 is — the newly discovered fetal hormone that is now understood to be the primary driver of pregnancy nausea — and why your family history predicts your experience
• The evidence-based interventions for nausea, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and constipation that are safe in pregnancy and rarely offered proactively
• When common pregnancy symptoms warrant urgent evaluation — and when they are simply your body doing something remarkable

If you are pregnant and suffering through symptoms nobody has explained — this episode will change how you navigate your pregnancy. Learn more or schedule a free discovery call at radiantclinic.com.