Fatigued? Tired? Nauseous? Oh, these are just some of the first signs of pregnancy you may be feeling before you missed your period- that is if you have a regular cycle.
But how about if you do not know when really your period is? First signs of pregnancy may differ from woman to woman.
It is important to stress out the presence of a doctor or going to the doctor to give you a more definitive test for your pregnancy.
Consider also the activities that you have been doing before you take into considerations the signs presented herein.
Here are some first signs of pregnancy that you might consider if you feel you really are pregnant.
You may experience these signs in random order or you may experience these signs together or one sign with the other.
Not necessarily in this order.
1.
Physical changes Make an appointment to your doctor as soon as possible if you think and noticed that there are physical changes.
If you think you are pregnant because you are sexually active, do not hesitate to go to your doctor for they can give you a definitive result.
Changes in the color of your vagina and cervix softness can be checked by your doctor.
2.
Aversion in some foods Just the thought of the food that you like before make you vomit or just the thought of eating something will make you gag.
These are the first signs reported by some.
And these are called food aversions.
According to Moore, a health expert in Far Hills, New Jersey, "this is because of the rising levels of human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG.
" 3.
Fatigue Fatigue which can occur as early as the first week of conception is a common early sign of pregnancy.
Gil Gross, MD said that "extreme, unexplainable fatigue is probably the most common sign of early pregnancy".
It is however important not to treat fatigue with excessive caffeine because there might be a chance that you really are pregnant.
4.
Vomiting and Feeling Nauseated The rising levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone can lead into gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea and vomiting.
But there is an assurance that these signs will pass after 12 weeks.
These are just because of the surge of the hormones, especially progesterone.
According to, Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, a U.
S.
board-certified Anatomic Pathologist, nausea and vomiting is also termed as morning sickness, this might happen any time in the entire duration of the pregnancy.
Onset of this symptom is from the second to the eighth week of pregnancy.
5.
Breast Pain, Tenderness, and Swelling Inflamed or tender breasts are pregnancy symptoms which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception.
This might be tender to touch and swollen red.
These are due to surging hormones related to pregnancy.
All you need to do is to wear a better bra and not those tight -fitting bras.
6.
Frequent urination In pregnancy the uterus will grow and will push the bladder and will trigger you to urinate.
This will go away by 4-6 months of pregnancy or 2nd trimester.
This will occur again after the 2nd trimester because the uterus now is enlarged pushing the bladder triggering you to urinate.
You may go to the bathroom before you sleep so as not to disturb you in your sleeping pattern or time and have a restful sleep.
"Once the embryo has implanted in the uterus, it begins to produce the hormone that will stimulate urination, this hormone is called human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG),.
" says Dr.
Shiel an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of California.
7.
Abdominal bloating According to, Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, an enlargement of the abdomen which is a common feeling among pregnant can also be considered as a first sign of pregnancy.
Weight gain is expected to up to one to two pounds per month, and this is the normal expected rate.
But how about if you do not know when really your period is? First signs of pregnancy may differ from woman to woman.
It is important to stress out the presence of a doctor or going to the doctor to give you a more definitive test for your pregnancy.
Consider also the activities that you have been doing before you take into considerations the signs presented herein.
Here are some first signs of pregnancy that you might consider if you feel you really are pregnant.
You may experience these signs in random order or you may experience these signs together or one sign with the other.
Not necessarily in this order.
1.
Physical changes Make an appointment to your doctor as soon as possible if you think and noticed that there are physical changes.
If you think you are pregnant because you are sexually active, do not hesitate to go to your doctor for they can give you a definitive result.
Changes in the color of your vagina and cervix softness can be checked by your doctor.
2.
Aversion in some foods Just the thought of the food that you like before make you vomit or just the thought of eating something will make you gag.
These are the first signs reported by some.
And these are called food aversions.
According to Moore, a health expert in Far Hills, New Jersey, "this is because of the rising levels of human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG.
" 3.
Fatigue Fatigue which can occur as early as the first week of conception is a common early sign of pregnancy.
Gil Gross, MD said that "extreme, unexplainable fatigue is probably the most common sign of early pregnancy".
It is however important not to treat fatigue with excessive caffeine because there might be a chance that you really are pregnant.
4.
Vomiting and Feeling Nauseated The rising levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone can lead into gastrointestinal disturbances like nausea and vomiting.
But there is an assurance that these signs will pass after 12 weeks.
These are just because of the surge of the hormones, especially progesterone.
According to, Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, a U.
S.
board-certified Anatomic Pathologist, nausea and vomiting is also termed as morning sickness, this might happen any time in the entire duration of the pregnancy.
Onset of this symptom is from the second to the eighth week of pregnancy.
5.
Breast Pain, Tenderness, and Swelling Inflamed or tender breasts are pregnancy symptoms which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception.
This might be tender to touch and swollen red.
These are due to surging hormones related to pregnancy.
All you need to do is to wear a better bra and not those tight -fitting bras.
6.
Frequent urination In pregnancy the uterus will grow and will push the bladder and will trigger you to urinate.
This will go away by 4-6 months of pregnancy or 2nd trimester.
This will occur again after the 2nd trimester because the uterus now is enlarged pushing the bladder triggering you to urinate.
You may go to the bathroom before you sleep so as not to disturb you in your sleeping pattern or time and have a restful sleep.
"Once the embryo has implanted in the uterus, it begins to produce the hormone that will stimulate urination, this hormone is called human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG),.
" says Dr.
Shiel an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at University of California.
7.
Abdominal bloating According to, Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, an enlargement of the abdomen which is a common feeling among pregnant can also be considered as a first sign of pregnancy.
Weight gain is expected to up to one to two pounds per month, and this is the normal expected rate.
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