Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Early Pregnancy Symptoms are caused by the shift in hormones within your body.
Here are the common early pregnancy symptoms, other than just “feeling pregnant” that you might notice:
- Missed period - This may not be a dependable early pregnancy symptom if you are normally irregular, suffering stress or sick. Some women do still experience some bleeding at the time of their period, albeit that this is lighter or shorter than they normally experience.
- Sickness - You feel nauseous. “Morning Sickness” isn’t always restricted to mornings. The causes can very from woman to woman, common causes are smells and tastes. It can range from a feeling of nausea to head in the toilet vomiting. Read More>>. Severe nausea is associated with twin or multiple pregnancies due to the increased hormones in the blood stream. For more information on Twin Pregnancies. Click Here>>
- Sore or enlarged breasts - Your breasts may tingle and become very sensitive to touch.
- Visiting the bathroom frequently - You need to urinate frequently its perfectly normal. Its caused by your uterus taking up more space and putting pressure on your bladder. If you have a burning sensation when you wee a lot mention it to your Doctor as you might have a urinary tract infection which can be treated very easily or Cranberry juice can help.
- Feeling very tired - You feel exhausted and sleepy. Ready for bed at 6pm, fatigue is a common early pregnancy symptom. Read More>>
- Unusual food cravings - Your taste in food and drink have changed. Some women develop a strong dislike for coffee, alcohol, cigarette smoke, while others crave specific foods, like “Chinese spring rolls”. Read More>>
- Skin Changes - including appearance of stretch marks,changes in complexion or hair, or the onset of varicose veins. Read More>>
- Very emotional - You suddenly feel on an emotional roller coaster. Don’t worry your not crazy it is due to the hormones changes are recognizable pregnancy symptom. Read More>>
Some of the “later” pregnancy symptoms are
- A positive pregnancy test - A positive home Pregnancy test or HCG (Human chorionic gonadotrophin) is found in women’s urine. More information is available on Pregnancy tests. Read More>>
- A bigger abdomen
The pregnancy symptoms that a doctor will check for:
- Ultrasound - is commonly used. Can predict viability of a pregnancy as the fetal heartbeat can be monitored.
- Clinical examination - Doctors can diagnose a pregnancy from an examination of the breasts and an internal examination, where they are looking for changes in the uterus which becomes soft and enlarged, and the vagina is more violet in colour.
As you can see there are many signs of pregnancy that will give you a indication, however visiting your Doctor is the most accurate way to check your early pregnancy symptoms. |
