1st Week of Pregnancy – Don't Miss These Early Signs of Pregnancy

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Only some women can feel the early signs of pregnancy within a week after conception while the majority of women see the signs of pregnancy in the second or third weeks. All these pregnancy symptoms are happening because of hormonal changes in a women’s body. Usually women are very sensitive to any change in their body so if you pay careful attention you can easily identify the early signs of pregnancy in the first week.

Here is the list of some of the most common signs of pregnancy.

1. Delayed menstruation:

Delayed menstruation is the most famous and common pregnancy symptom. Even though many pregnant women experience bleeding during very early pregnancy, their period usually quickly ends and passes less intensely than usual. So if you missed your period it is most likely you are pregnant and may be it is a good time to take a pregnancy test just to make sure.

2. Swelling / Increased breast sensitivity:

Swelling or increased breast sensitivity is also very common sign of pregnancy which becomes noticeable in 1 – 2 weeks after conception. A woman’s breast may feel sore or swollen and be very sensitive to even a slight touch. Also you might notice skin darkening around the nipples.

3. Fatigue / Apathy:

Feeling fatigue or apathy – is also a common sign of pregnancy. It does happen to many women and may appear in the first week after conception. This symptom is usually follows with being tired all the time, wanting to sleep longer, lack of energy and feeling emotionally drained. Some women experience fatigue during their first few months of pregnancy but some less lucky women have it through their entire pregnancy.

4. Increased appetite / Craving for certain foods:

Another well known pregnancy sign is sudden increase of appetite. You start to crave certain foods, the appetite becomes very difficult to control. A lot of women gain most of their baby weight in first trimester. Gaining a lot of weight during pregnancy is not healthy for you or your baby. So some measures must be taken to avoid unhealthy weight gain and at the same time to satisfy your food cravings in a healthy manner. You might want to have some sort of plan for the time of pregnancy where careful choices of foods and moderate physical exercise will help you to keep that stubborn baby weight off.

1st Week of Pregnancy – Don't Miss These Early Signs of Pregnancy


The Beginning – The First Signs Of Pregnancy

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The first signs of pregnancy in first-time mothers may be a cause of concern for them. More often than not, they may not be sure if they are pregnant at all. Another problem is that a woman may not have all the first pregnancy symptoms. Besides, the first signs of pregnancy are very different from what you undergo as your pregnancy week by week grows in each trimester.

The Very First Signs Of Pregnancy That Can Be Misleading

  • Periods: ‘Missed period’ is the very first sign for a woman to know whether she is pregnant or not. However, the problem here is that not every period missed is because of pregnancy. Irregularity in menstrual cycle is also observed due to stress and over-tiredness. Moreover, in some cases, periods continue albeit lightly, even after pregnancy for one or two months. This first sign of pregnancy because of their unawareness may mislead women who are pregnant for the first time.
  • Breasts: Another apparent symptom for the first sign of pregnancy is tender or swollen breasts, with tingling sensation that occur immediately after conception. However, this symptom may be the result of the side-effects of some birth control pills or PMS, the breast changes may not be taken as a definite indicator of pregnancy.
  • Morning sickness: Morning sickness is another first sign of pregnancy. Though it is called morning sickness, it may come at any time during the day. Usually, it comes for two to eight weeks after becoming pregnant. However, there may be other possible causes for the illness like food poisoning, infection etc.
  • Excess urination: It has been medically found that women immediately after conceiving urinate frequently. This is also one of the first signs of pregnancy. However, there are other causes for excessive urination as well like diuretics, urinary infection, diabetes, or even tension.
  • Fetal Heart Beat: The point here is none of the above first signs of pregnancy may be a definite indicator or proof for a woman to confirm herself about her pregnancy, more so in the case of first time pregnant women. Having said all the above, it must be mentioned here that the first confirmed proof of pregnancy comes in the form of the first fetal heart beat, that is audible to the woman during the first ten to twenty weeks [in ultrasound]. This along with the any one of the above pregnancy symtoms viz., missed period, breast changes, morning sickness, frequent urination may conclusively confirm that a woman is ‘carrying’ (her baby).
  • The first signs of pregnancy may be a new experience for first-timers, while they may mislead or confuse others.

    The Beginning – The First Signs Of Pregnancy