Early signs of- pregnancy
The following list provides the ten most common early signs of pregnancy. But for every woman who wants to know if she is pregnant or not, the different signs that shows up varies.
Even in multiple pregnancies, it may be evident that there is a change of symptoms from bearing the eldest son or daughter to the youngest. Early signs of pregnancy could also mimic the events that happen prior to menstruation.
1. Food Cravings or Food Dissatisfaction
Women might be pregnant if he or she eats foods to a time where it is unhealthy at all. Midnight snacks are also common. Other women might have guilty displeasures to certain foods that they once eat almost all the time. In turn, it leads to nausea and an uncomfortable feeling. Usually, this starts from the days of the last menstrual flow.
2. Missed Period
This is one of the most clear early signs of pregnancy. This is also the most common symptom for women who are experiencing regular menstrual periods. A pregnancy test is recommended for confirmation purposes and is usually done a few days before the next menstrual cycle begins.
3. Fatigability
The levels of progesterone sharply increase this time around, which leads to fatigue, a hallmark symptom of pregnancy. Simple activities might bring great amounts of exhaustion for a woman. Scheduling times for activity and rest are essential.
4. Frequent Trips to the Restroom
A noticeable sign not only to the woman but also for others who have kept track of her routines is frequent urination. This result from the increasing force placed by the bladder by the growing embryo enclosed in the uterus. This is also due to the increasing amounts of the HCG hormone (Human Chorionic Gonadotroptin).
5. Breast Swelling and Tenderness
Tenderness of the breasts is one of the most evident symptoms that a woman might feel life inside her body. The breasts may also feel sore and swollen. This could be seen through inspection during showers, changing clothes or before going to rest. Hormonal changes bring about breast tenderness, preparing the future mom for lactation.
6. Areola Darkness
Along with breast changes, darker areolas are a symptom of an upcoming pregnancy. This is also largely due to hormonal factors.
7. Nausea and Morning Sickness
This usually happens for a few more weeks after conception. Pregnancy-related nausea may occur anytime of the day, although it is more frequent in the morning.
8. Bleeding During Implantation
It is a less common symptom, which usually comes 8 days after ovulation of the egg cell. The spotting may be pinkish or brown in color, with some cramping o go with it. This occurs when the oocyte (egg cell) burrows in the lining of the endometrial wall.
9. Gustatory and Olfactory Changes
Some women might not tolerate some foods that they once considered as delicious to eat. A metallic taste might be oftentimes experienced in the tongue. Fresh and pleasant aromas like cooked food or the smell of perfumes might give a displeasing feeling to the woman.
10. A Positive Home Pregnancy Test
Also one of the early signs of pregnancy, this serves as a confirmatory symptom for pregnancy, and the most reliable. Discussions with the physician are also recommended for further confirmation. The test signifies a positive pregnancy when a blue line appears in the test window.
