What are the First Symptoms of Pregnancy?
We always assume that a woman should notice symptoms that
explain whether she is expecting a baby. On the contrary, it is
possible for a woman to carry a child in her womb for several
months without knowing that she is expectant. In most cases,
this happens because some of the 1st signs of pregnancy can be
confused with other conditions that may be present. An early
sign of pregnancy can show up very quickly, so most women miss
it. Especially if they weren't expecting to get pregnant in the
first place.
A woman's body experiences hormonal
changes during her menses. So, most of the symptoms associated
with this natural occurrence resemble those of a pregnant
woman. This can be an early indication of the first signs of
pregnancy and the symptoms of pregnancy that can show up early
on. However, if a woman is paying close attention to her body, she can isolate some
of these symptoms to the very 1st sign of pregnancy, and get a firm answer about whether she is expecting or not.
The woman may feel like her breasts have increased in size considerably
and they have become very sensitive to touch to the point of slight pain. However,
this symptom is also present during the periods, so sometimes it is harder to
detect.
There are other symptoms of pregnancy that are not hard
to miss.
Probably the most distinctive early sign of pregnancy
is experiencing bouts of morning sickness.
A woman may get queasy in the morning, especially at the smell
of food. Unless it is caused by another illness, this is one of
the 1st signs of pregnancy experienced in the initial 3 months.
For some women, they may not have the nauseate tendency or they
may get it when carrying one child and not have it in the second
born. In addition, since the baby in the womb is growing, a
woman may get bowel inconveniences that will prompt her to visit the bathroom
more frequently than usual.
The weight of the
child exerts pressure on her bowels and she has to urinate often.
This is one of the symptoms of pregnancy that will usually show
up more often in the second trimester.
Another early sign of pregnancy is when the new mom will
just crave for food whether it is in or out of season. In this case,
you might find a woman moving from one store to the other looking for a
certain delicacy that is probably not available locally. She may even crave
for food she did not have a liking for before. The first sign of
pregnancy generally points to the taste buds. If it is already a few
months on, there might be some stretch marks around the stomach and the
breasts.
When most of these 1st signs of pregnancy are visible, going for
the pregnancy test is the sure way to dismiss the possibility of other conditions
and assure the woman she will be a mother in nine months time. However,
the symptoms indicated here may be indicators of other conditions and
infections and they can only be conclusive if at least 3 of these are visible.
If you think you may be around
2 weeks pregnant or so, then it
is a good idea to get a pregnancy test to be certain. Begin the
steps to good prenatal care and see a physician to confirm
pregnancy. The 1st signs of pregnancy can show up as early as 2
weeks, so be sure you keep good track of your periods.
Other symptoms of pregnancy don't show up until later, such as
anemia or swelling. But one thing is for sure, these early signs
of pregnancy eventually show themselves.
About the Author
Article about the 1st signs of
pregnancy is by Jennifer Clark,
mother and co-founder of
MaternityCollections.com. Also. Also
author of the article, 2 Weeks Pregnant, Jennifer writes about
other maternity topics for Maternity Collections. Most new
mothers want to know what to expect in early pregnancy and how
to spot the first signs of pregnancy and other symptoms of
pregnancy. This article should answer many questions to
help new moms on their new journey and how to detect that
special early sign of pregnancy. |
