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15 Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy

By on May 2, 2012

Early Signs of PregnancyThe most joyful and exciting news that you can get is that you are pregnant. In earlier times, confirming a pregnancy wasn’t as easy as it is today. You had to either guess the due date according to the date of your last period or specially go to a doctor for a urine pregnancy test.

Many women would suspect that they are pregnant only after a couple of months. Even though the egg is fertilized almost immediately after intercourse (if practiced at the time of ovulation), the body only realizes the fact after a week or so.

Therefore, no pregnancy test will come positive till then. Also, early signs and symptoms start becoming visible at the same time. Here is a list of such signs that may indicate that you are pregnant.

15 Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy

Tiredness

This is one of the first signs of pregnancy. You may experience extreme fatigue and sleepiness especially in the mornings.

Changes In Breasts

Most women experience a heightened sensitivity in the breast region. They may be painful and tender to touch. Also, they may seem to be increasing in size.

Spotting

Even after you have conceived, you might have what you think is a lighter than usual period. But it is actually just spotting. It happens when the embryo is implanted in the uterus.

Heightened Sense Of Smell

You may start smelling things better. Even very mild aromas may seem very strong. This will be especially true in the case of food smells.

Increase In Amount And Frequency Of Urination

You will start feeling the urge to urinate more times than normal. Also the quantity of urine will also increase

Changed Bowel Movement

Pregnancy sometimes causes constipation or runny stools.

Changes In Basal Body Temperature

This is a good way to detect a pregnancy. If the BBT thermometer shows a higher than normal reading, you may be pregnant.

Missed Menstrual Cycle

Absence of a period is one of the first concrete signs of a pregnancy. Most home pregnancy tests test positive only after the day of your expected period.

Morning Sickness

This is not very common as morning sickness usually starts in the 6th week. But some women may experience feelings of nausea and vomiting as early as the 3rd or 4th week of pregnancy.

Cravings And Aversions

You might start craving for certain foods. On the other hand, some foods may actually make you feel sick just at sight. Eggs, milk and poultry are the usual foods that pregnant women are averse to.

Stuffy Nose

This is a symptom that usually persists all through your pregnancy. The nose and sinus area feels blocked all the time. But there is usually no buildup of mucus.

Signs Of Pregnancy

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Headache

Due to the morning sickness and fatigue, headaches are very common in pregnant women. They may be mild or severe.

Swelling

You might experience swelling in the hands and feet. The ankles and wrists also tend to swell up because of elevated blood pressure.

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Flatulence

This is a very common problem that affects women during pregnancy. The intestines produce more gas than usual. This can be uncomfortable and make you pass gas often.

Mood Swings

The increased circulation of hormones can wreck havoc on your nerves and temper. You will feel extreme shifts in mood. Pregnant women can go from happy to sad in a matter of a few minutes.

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