Some are also confused about what food to eat and whether it is safe to have sex, drink alcohol or get on a plane during pregnancy.
The survey of 1,303 mothers and pregnant women found that almost
half (42%) had experienced memory loss while 41% had suffered
bladder weakness.
Four in 10 (40%) had experienced mood swings, 34% constipation, 32%
pregnancy-related wind, 25% random breast leakage, 21% increased
body hair and 14% excessive sweating.
A total of 13% had developed acne during pregnancy, 12% had had
stronger body odour than normal and 9% had suffered hair loss.
The survey, for the charity Tommy's and Johnson's Baby, also found
that 45% of women had received conflicting advice about pregnancy.
Four in 10 (40%) were confused about what foods were safe to eat,
29% were unsure if they could dye their hair, 31% did not know which
prescription drugs were safe to take and 22% were unaware of safe
exercises.
A total of 15% were confused by how much alcohol, if any, they could
drink while pregnant, 15% did not know if it was safe to fly and 7%
were unsure about sex in pregnancy.
One in 20 women (5%) did not understand why they needed to take
folic acid in the first 12 weeks.
Overall, 34% of women felt embarrassed by elements of their
pregnancy.
