| 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 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 on! |
