Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

Could you be pregnant? There are signs of pregnancy that are obvious, and others that not so obvious.

The question is are you pregnant?  Like everyone else you are wondering what the signs and symptoms are and if they mean that you are pregnant.  Symptoms of pregnancy can begin even before your first missed period.  Consider these early signs and symptoms of pregnancy which are found in most pregnancies.

Missed Period

When we have a missed period pregnancy is the first thing that we think of because it’s one of the more reliable signs.

Unusual or Abnormal Period

An abnormal period may be a sign of pregnancy.  This is a menstrual cycle that is not the same as normal. It could be a difference in the amount of flow.

Nausea and Vomiting

Better known as morning sickness this is one of the first pregnancy symptom.

Soreness the Breasts

Many women have changes to their breast tissue.  You could notice that your breasts are sore or tender, your nipples may become larger or after the first trimester your breast begin to grow.

Strange Cravings

No it’s not always pickles or ice cream but studies show that most women have cravings during pregnancy.

Skin Changes

The one you will think of first is the stretch marks.  About 50 – 90% of all pregnant women usually get them.  They normally show up in the lower abdomen area.

Fatigue

Exhaustion and Fatigue for some women are one of the early signs of pregnancy.  What causes this is what your body is going through. Another cause is increasing levels of hormones.

Frequent Urination

Frequent trips to the bathroom is also an early sign of pregnancy. What causes this is when you pregnant you get extra body fluids that of course has to be processed by your kidneys and bladder.

Sensitivity to Aromas

In some women the sensitivity to aromas may occur.  Just the smell of certain foods or anything that you are around everyday can cause you to feel nauseated.

Heartburn

Some women can het heartburn caused by the uterus starting to swell and pushing against the stomach.

Emotional Mood Swings

Pregnancy can really get to your emotions.  You can have fixed emotions where you are excited and depression at the same time.  Your mind can run wild on you with questions about everything which you then start to worry.

Backaches

Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.

Just remember that all these signs and symptoms are not unique to pregnancy but could be a sign of pregnancy.  You could even be pregnant and not have any of these signs and symptoms.  If you have missed a period or you feel any of these symptoms you might want to take a home pregnancy test. The sooner you know the sooner you can begin planning for a healthy pregnancy.

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