21 Symptoms OF Early Pregnancy
Almost every committed woman is looking forward to getting pregnant, however, it’s not that easy to get pregnant. There’s no woman who got pregnant after the first “try.”
However, if you have been working on it with your partner for a while and experience these signs and symptoms that could indicate the happy news.
Missed periods during
early pregnancy
Once implantation is complete, your body will begin producing human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone helps the body maintain the pregnancy. It also tells the ovaries to stop releasing mature eggs each month.
You will likely miss your next period four weeks after conception. If you have an irregular period, you’ll want to take a pregnancy test to confirm. Most home tests can detect hCG as soon as eight days after a missed period.
A pregnancy test will be able to detect hCG levels in your urine and show if you are pregnant.
Cramping And Spotting During Early Pregnancy
From week one to week four, everything is still happening on a cellular level. The fertilized egg creates a blastocyst (a fluid-filled group of cells) that will develop into the baby’s organs and body parts.
About 10 to 14 days (week four) after conception, the blastocyst will implant in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. This can cause implantation bleeding which may be mistaken for a light period.
Here are some signs of implantation bleeding:
- Color: The color of each episode may be pink, red, or brown.
- Bleeding: Bleeding is usually compared to your regular menstrual period. Spotting is defined by blood present only when wiping.
- Pain: Pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. According to a study of 4539 women, 28 percent of women associated their spotting and light bleeding with pain.
- Episodes: Implantation bleeding is likely to last less than three days and doesn’t require treatment.
Breast Changes
Breast changes are another very early sign of pregnancy. A woman's hormone levels rapidly change after conception.
Because of the changes, her breasts may become swollen, sore, or tingly a week or two later. Or they may feel heavier or fuller or feel tender to the touch.
The area around the nipples, called the areola, may also darken.
Other things could cause breast changes. But if the changes are an early symptom of pregnancy, keep in mind that it is going to take several weeks to get used to the new levels of hormones. But when it does, breast pain should ease up.
Raised Body Temperature During Early Pregnancy
A higher basal body temperature may also be a sign of pregnancy. Your body’s core temperature may also increase more easily during exercise or in hot weather.
During this time, you’ll need to make sure to drink more water and exercise cautiously.
Fatigue
Feeling very tired is normal in pregnancy, starting early on.
A woman can start feeling unusually fatigued as soon as one
week after conceiving.
It's often related to a high level of a hormone called progesterone, although other things -- such as lower levels of blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and a boost in blood production -- can all contribute.
If fatigue is related to pregnancy, it's important to get plenty of rest. Eating foods that are rich in protein and iron can help offset it.
High Blood Pressure And Dizziness
In most cases, high or normal blood pressure will drop in the early stages of pregnancy. This may also cause feelings of dizziness, since your blood vessels are dilated.
High blood pressure as a result of pregnancy is more difficult to determine. Almost all cases of hypertension within the first 20 weeks indicate underlying problems. It may develop during early pregnancy, but it may also be present beforehand.
Your doctor will take your blood pressure during your first visit to help establish a baseline for a normal blood pressure reading.
Nausea (Morning Sickness)
Morning sickness is a famous symptom of pregnancy. But not every pregnant woman gets it.
The exact cause of morning sickness is not known but
pregnancy hormones likely contribute to this symptom.
Nausea during pregnancy may occur at any time of the day but most commonly in the morning.
Nausea during pregnancy may occur at any time of the day but most commonly in the morning.
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Also, some women crave, or can't stand, certain foods when they become pregnant. That's also related to hormonal changes. The effect can be so strong that even the thought of what used to be a favorite food can turn a pregnant woman's stomach.
Shortness of Breath
Do you get winded going up the stairs all of a sudden? It might be because you’re pregnant.
The growing fetus needs oxygen, leaving you a little short. Sorry to say, this one may continue throughout your pregnancy, especially as your growing baby starts to put pressure on your lungs and diaphragm.
Tender, Swollen Breasts
Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. As early as two weeks after conception, hormonal changes may make your breasts tender, tingly or sore.
Or your breasts may feel fuller and heavier.
This is, by far, one of the earliest signs of pregnancy.
Changes In Mood
The estrogen and progesterone levels will be high during pregnancy. This increase can affect your mood and make you more emotional or reactive than usual.
Mood swings are common during pregnancy and may cause feelings of depression, irritability, anxiety, and euphoria.
Frequent Urination
If you suddenly find yourself unable to sleep through the night without a trip to the loo, it might be a sign.
During pregnancy your body produces extra fluids, which has your bladder working overtime and you taking a lot of pee breaks.
Headaches
More early signs of pregnancy include an aching head, a result of changes in hormones.
Just in case you are indeed pregnant, take pg-safe acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen to deal with the pain.
During pregnancy, higher levels of the hormone progesterone can make you constipated. Progesterone causes food to pass more slowly through your intestines.
To ease the problem, drink plenty of water, exercise, and eat plenty of high-fiber foods.
Backaches
Is your lower back a little sore? If you don't normally have back pain, it could mean your ligaments are loosening.
Sorry, this one might continue through your pregnancy as your weight gain and shifting center of gravity throw your posture out of whack
Food Aversions Or Cravings
When you're pregnant, you might find yourself turning up your nose at certain foods, such as coffee or fried foods.
Food cravings are common too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes - especially in the first trimester, when hormonal changes are the most dramatic.
Weight Gain
Weight gain becomes more common toward the end of your first trimester. You may find yourself gaining about one to four pounds in the first few months.
The calorie requirements for early pregnancy won’t change much from your usual diet, but they will increase as pregnancy progresses.
In the later stages, pregnancy weight often spreads out between the:
- breasts (about 1 to 3 pounds)
- uterus (about 2 pounds)
- placenta (1 and 1/2 pounds)
- amniotic fluid (about 2 pounds)
- increased blood and fluid volume (about 5 to 7 pounds)
- fat (6 to 8 pounds)
Super Smell Senses
Your garbage can now makes you gag guess you're off trash duty! If you're repulsed by certain smells, or have an increased sensitivity to odors, it may mean you've got a bun in the oven.
Obviously Positive
Pregnancy Test
You won't know for sure whether you're a mama-to-be until you do the pee-stick test. If you get a negative result and you still don't get your period, it just might just be too early for the test to detect.
In the meantime, look a few of these weird pregnancy symptoms that can appear upon conception. Wait a few days and try the test again. And if it's positive congratulations.
Heartburn
Hormones can cause the valve between your stomach and esophagus to relax. This allows stomach acid to leak, causing heartburn.
Pregnancy Glow And Acne
Many people may begin saying you have the “pregnancy glow.” The combination of increased blood volume and higher hormone levels pushes more blood through your vessels.
This causes the body’s oil glands to work overtime. That, in turn, gives your skin a flushed, glossy appearance. On the other hand, you may also develop acne.
The obvious happens .The tummy changes shape, that is, increasing outwards.
There You Are With All That You Need To Know About Early Pregnancy Signs .
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