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EARLY
PREGNANCY
SYMPTOMS
Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms,
and find signs of being pregnant, other's don't "feel"
pregnant. Certain signs and symptoms of being pregnant
can be confused with other illnesses. The following list
are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning
sickness is one of the most common signs of being
pregnant, but you also might be one of the lucky ones
who never experience this pregnancy symptom. Missing a
period is another sign and symptom of being pregnant.
We'll go into greater detail below, and you can read
below.
MISSING A PERIOD
One of the most common signs and symptoms of
being pregnant, missing a period |
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can also be caused by other
reasons. Although missing a period is one of the
most common of the pregnancy symptoms, stress,
illness, weight fluctuations or coming off the oral
contraceptive pill can also be the cause of this.
Irregular periods are a common symptom of polycystic
ovary syndrome, a condition in which periods can
occur several months apart.
If you still feel like you are experiencing other
pregnancy symptoms, continue reading the other signs
of being pregnant.
TENDERNESS OF THE BREAST
Another sign and symptom of pregnancy is the
changing of size and feel of your breast. As early
as a few days after conception, this pregnancy
symptom may occur. Your breast is beginning to
enlarge, as it gets ready for breastfeeding. Many
women claim that their breasts are very sensitive
and that they experience a very sharp, tingling
sensation as well. Being one of the signs and
symptoms of being pregnant, the tenderness of the
breast often disappears a few weeks later.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING
Considered another one of the classic sign and
symptoms of being pregnant, nausea and vomiting, (aka
morning sickness) has become one of the most feared
of all pregnancy symptoms. Feeling sick is a common
complaint and is experienced by most women from
weeks 5 to 6 of their pregnancy. However, morning
sickness can also be felt as early as two weeks
after conception. Morning sickness can occur at any
time of the day, and can vary from an occasional
faint sensation to overwhelming vomiting and nausea.
By and large, morning sickness is one of the
pregnancy symptoms that tends to disappear towards
the end of the first trimester.
TIREDNESS
Many women experience fatigue as one of their
pregnancy symptoms. Although this might be a sign of
being pregnant, it can also indicate other things as
well.
DARKENING OF THE AREOLA
Being one of the first physical symptoms of
pregnancy, the darkening of the areola can occur
throughout your entire pregnancy. If you notice the
darkening of the areola, this could be considered
one of the signs and symptoms of being pregnant.
FREQUENT URINATION
If you experience that you are urinating more
frequently, this might be another of the pregnancy
symptoms that confirm that you are pregnant. As
early as two weeks after conception, you might find
yourself experience this pregnancy symptom. The
pressure of the literally reducing size of your
bladder is the cause of this. Your uterus beings to
rise up into the abdomen, and this annoying
pregnancy symptom is the result. Rising levels of
the pregnancy hormone progesterone stimulate the
bladder muscles, so that it feels full, even though
you might not need to urinate. Of all of the
pregnancy symptoms, and signs of being pregnant,
women sometimes find this to be the most annoying.
CHANGES IN TASTE AND SMELL
Don't be surprised if you experience this pregnancy
sign and symptom. Many women claim that certain
foods make them feel queasy - while others
experience a craving for other foods. Another sign
of this pregnancy symptom, is a strange metallic
taste.
CONSTIPATION
Another of the annoying signs and symptoms of being
pregnant, constipation occurs.
CONFIRMING YOUR PREGNANCY
Two weeks after conception, your baby is no bigger
than a pinhead, comprised of a few balls of cells.
As it begins to develop in the lining of the uterus,
the placenta begins to form and produce necessary
pregnancy hormones. Below are some ways to confirm
that the pregnancy symptoms and signs of being
pregnant that you have noticed are accurate, and
that you will be having a baby.
HOME PREGNANCY TESTS
Being very accurate, these tests can be purchased at
a local drugstore, and can confirm pregnancy by
detecting the level of HCG in your urine. Your
health care provider may rely on this test, and may
only repeating testing if complications arise. If
you receive a positive result, you may want to make
an appointment with your doctor so that they can
confirm you are pregnant and begin follow-up.
OFFICE URINE TEST
Similar to that of a home pregnancy test, and office
urine test confirms pregnancy by also detecting the
level of HCG in your urine. Being nearly 100%
accurate, this test does not require you to urinate
first thing in the morning. This type of test also
can determine that the signs and symptoms of being
pregnant hold true, and that your pregnancy symptoms
are right.
PREGNANCY BLOOD TEST
In order to assist dating your pregnancy, your
healthcare provider may also perform a pregnancy
blood test. This particular pregnancy test can give
you a positive or negative result, and once again
detects the level of HCG. This time, it detects that
level in your blood, and depending on your pregnancy
symptoms, helps them determine what kind of care to
give you. Pregnancy blood tests are useful if there
are any concerns about miscarriage, or if there are
indications that an unusual pregnancy is occurring.
INTERNAL EXAM
Four to six weeks after conception, your doctor can
receive indefinite proof by examining you
internally. Certain signs like the thickening of
vaginal tissues and the softening of your uterus
will confirm that the pregnancy symptoms are right
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