Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy

 

About 50 to 60 percent of women have early pregnancy symptoms which are confused with other ailments causing delayed investigation. Some early pregnancy symptoms may be evident around the time you have missed your periods. After a woman gets pregnant, there is a hormonal change which is a sign of pregnancy.

Missing periods is one of the universal sign that a woman is pregnant. This is experienced mostly by women who receive regular periods. A delayed menstruation is an indication of conception and pregnancy test ought to be done.

 

Food aversion is another common sign which is as a result of side effect of the rapid increase of estrogen in the body. Foods that you used to love become utterly repulsive.

 

Mood swings is another common signs and symptoms of pregnancy due to hormonal changes that affect neurotransmitters. Some expectant women encounter heighten emotions while others feel depressed.

 

Constipation or abdominal bloating is another sign of pregnancy. This happens due to higher progesterone level and also due to uterus expansion creating pressure on other organs. Caution must be taken as this may be caused by other disorders like food poisoning and stomach upsets.

 

Frequent urination is also associated with pregnancy. Hormonal changes cause a change of event in the body which raises the rate of blood flow through the kidneys. The urination will increase as your pregnancy progresses. Blood volume rises drastically during pregnancy leading to the production of extra fluid ending up in your bladder.

 

Fatigue is experienced mostly in early pregnancy but possibly due to increase in the level of hormone progesterone causing sluggishness. Fatigue may disappear during the second trimester but returns late in pregnancy when you are carrying a lot of weight.

 

 

A common pregnancy symptom is swollen breasts which are caused by rising levels of hormones. The color of areola darkens, but it may be due to other reasons like PMS.

 

Nausea is the most shared and uncomfortable sign and symptom of pregnancy. Morning sickness may arise from the second week onwards, but in some women, nausea may occur throughout their pregnancy.

 

Light bleeding or spotting when your period is due, may be as a result of implantation bleeding but also it might be caused by the fertilized ovum attaching itself to the lining of the uterus. A key thing to note is that sometimes it's a sign of ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage. If bleeding persists, you should consult a doctor.

 

Finally, a positive home pregnancy test may indicate that one has conceived. Some of the home pregnancy tests are not sensitive to detect pregnancy. So regular take test in a few days. If you encounter any of the preceding signs and symptoms, get pregnancy verified by use of blood and urine tests.

 

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