First Signs of Pregnancy

by Jessica

Being pregnant is a very delicate period for a woman. The first few months are one of the most neglected phase yet very crucial time in pregnancy. it is the time when a baby is beginning to develop already. However, this is the most neglected phase also because without the bulging belly, a woman will initially have second thoughts whether she is really infanticipating or not.

Therefore, it is very important to learn the early signs of pregnancy. Discussed here are the common symptoms felt by a woman in the first three months. If a woman is having one or more of these symptoms in recurrence, she might likely be pregnant and must consult a doctor immediately for proper guidance on how to go about the pregnancy.   One of the early signs of pregnancy is morning sickness. it can be in the form of nausea or vomiting. Coupled with a headache, a pregnant woman will find herself vomiting more often than usual upon waking up. Research has it that vomiting is caused by the fast changing hormones in the body. this new feeling does not sit well with a pregnant woman. However, after a month or so, the body gets used to the growing baby inside that it begins to “normalize” again, and vomiting stops.   One may also notice the darkening of areola, the dark portion around the nipples. Another sign is light spotting. it indicates implantation of the egg to the uterus. Spotting may either be pinkish or brownish.   Some lucky women will not experience vomiting or nausea, neither the darkening of the areola. But all pregnant women will find it hard to miss one very important detail, and that is, missed menstruation. Some women have a regular menstrual cycle, and it is easy for them to notice if they are pregnant or not. However, others have irregular menstrual cycles. to be sure, if one is active in sex and noticed that their period has not arrived for some time now, getting a pregnancy kit can be the first step.   A pregnant woman may also experience cramping of the uterus. this may lead to frequent urination even before you experience missed periods. it is caused by the production of the hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (or hCG). to remedy this situation, it might help for a woman to move around a bit and still exercise to work her muscles.   Sometimes, constipation is another symptom also. The uterus is very near the intestines. Any changes in the uterus, like in this case being pregnant, affect the intestines also.

Some women also experience frequent fatigue when pregnant. She will very sluggish, like she wants to just sleep all day. Again, this is caused by the changing hormonal levels in the body. once it stabilizes, the body can return to normal.

A pregnant woman will also feel like she is coming down with a fever all the time. this is because of the increased body temperature. this easily goes away after a month.

Conceiving a child is a gift bestowed only to women. Detecting the early signs of pregnancy will greatly help in taking care of the growing baby in their womb the best way they can.

First Signs of Pregnancy


Top 10 Signs of Pregnancy

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Falling pregnant can be a time that is quite stressful for many couples, especially if they’ve been trying for a baby for some time. Whilst there are some signs of pregnancy that are obvious such as missing a period there are others that are not as obvious. So if you are trying for a baby here are the top 10 signs of pregnancy that you need to be looking out for.

1. You will miss a monthly period -for many people this is the most obvious sign of pregnancy that they will experience to start off with.

2. Some women find that they go off certain foods and drinks when they fall pregnant. Often this can be without warning and if the pregnancy has not been diagnosed yet this symptom can be easy to miss.

3. Craving food is another symptom that a lot of women experience when they fall pregnant.

4. Cramping and bleeding towards the start of the pregnancy is also quite common. This is due to the fertilised egg attaching itself to the lining of the womb. Many women also experience a light spotting around the time that their period would be due.

5. Urinating more frequently occurs when the hormone HBG is produced and is a very common symptom during pregnancy.

6. Feeling extremely tired is also very common and this tends to be worse is right at the start of a pregnancy and towards the end when the baby is due. Fatigue let this can take a lot of women by surprise and they find it hard to keep up with their regular routines.

7. The areolas may get darker. This is the area that is around the nipples and women who have previously been pregnant recognise this very quickly when it starts to happen.

8. Morning sickness is probably one of the most obvious signs of pregnancy, apart from a positive test that is. Unfortunately some women do not just feel sickness in the morning, it can last all day. Morning sickness can last from a few days after falling pregnant up until week 16 to 18 and it varies from woman to woman.

9. Changes in your sense of taste can also be a key symptom of being pregnant. One of the most common tastes that women experience when pregnant is a metallic taste in the mouth. However some women find that the taste of coffee is absolutely unbearable for them.

10. Your breasts may start to feel very tender and they can even swell. Thankfully this will lessen as the pregnancy progresses and is nothing to be worried about as it is due to a surge of hormones within the body.

These are the top 10 signs of pregnancy that all women should get to know if they are planning on falling pregnant. Obviously the best sign is a positive pregnancy test, yet many women know they are pregnant just by experiencing one or two of the signs. If you are hoping to fall pregnant you know what to watch out for.

Top 10 Signs of Pregnancy