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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Reproductive Health

    Background:

    • Pregnancy involves numerous physiological and psychological changes.
    • Understanding symptom experience in nulliparous women is crucial for prenatal care.
    • Common and rare symptoms can impact maternal well-being during late gestation.

    Purpose of the Study:

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    • To identify factors associated with symptom experience, including gestational weight gain.

    Main Methods:

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    • Utilized the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS) for symptom reporting.
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    • Main Results:

    • Women reported an average of 10.6 symptoms, with fatigue, pain, and sleep difficulties being prevalent.
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    Conclusions:

    • Symptom frequency, severity, and distress vary among nulliparous women in late pregnancy.
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