Pregnancy Symptoms, Signs and Symptoms of Being Pregnant
by: Brian Gardner
EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS
Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms, and find
signs of being pregnant, other's don't "feel" pregnant. Certain signs
and symptoms of being pregnant can be confused with other illnesses.
The following list are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning
sickness is one of the most common signs of being pregnant, but you
also might be one of the lucky ones who never experience this pregnancy
symptom. Missing a period is another sign and symptom of being
pregnant. We'll go into greater detail below, and you can read below.
MISSING A PERIOD
One of the most common signs and symptoms of being pregnant,
missing a period can also be caused by other reasons. Although missing
a period is one of the most common of the pregnancy symptoms, stress,
illness, weight fluctuations or coming off the oral contraceptive pill
can also be the cause of this. Irregular periods are a common symptom
of polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition in which periods can occur
several months apart. If you still feel like you are experiencing other
pregnancy symptoms, continue reading the other signs of being pregnant.
TENDERNESS OF THE BREAST
Another sign and symptom of pregnancy is the changing of size
and feel of your breast. As early as a few days after conception, this
pregnancy symptom may occur. Your breast is beginning to enlarge, as it
gets ready for breastfeeding. Many women claim that their breasts are
very sensitive and that they experience a very sharp, tingling
sensation as well. Being one of the signs and symptoms of being
pregnant, the tenderness of the breast often disappears a few weeks
later.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING
Considered another one of the classic sign and symptoms of being
pregnant, nausea and vomiting, (aka morning sickness) has become one of
the most feared of all pregnancy symptoms. Feeling sick is a common
complaint and is experienced by most women from weeks 5 to 6 of their
pregnancy. However, morning sickness can also be felt as early as two
weeks after conception. Morning sickness can occur at any time of the
day, and can vary from an occasional faint sensation to overwhelming
vomiting and nausea. By and large, morning sickness is one of the
pregnancy symptoms that tends to disappear towards the end of the first
trimester.
TIREDNESS
Many women experience fatigue as one of their pregnancy
symptoms. Although this might be a sign of being pregnant, it can also
indicate other things as well.
DARKENING OF THE AREOLA
Being one of the first physical symptoms of pregnancy, the
darkening of the areola can occur throughout your entire pregnancy. If
you notice the darkening of the areola, this could be considered one of
the signs and symptoms of being pregnant.
FREQUENT URINATION
If you experience that you are urinating more frequently, this
might be another of the pregnancy symptoms that confirm that you are
pregnant. As early as two weeks after conception, you might find
yourself experience this pregnancy symptom. The pressure of the
literally reducing size of your bladder is the cause of this. Your
uterus beings to rise up into the abdomen, and this annoying pregnancy
symptom is the result. Rising levels of the pregnancy hormone
progesterone stimulate the bladder muscles, so that it feels full, even
though you might not need to urinate. Of all of the pregnancy symptoms,
and signs of being pregnant, women sometimes find this to be the most
annoying.
CHANGES IN TASTE AND SMELL
Don't be surprised if you experience this pregnancy sign and
symptom. Many women claim that certain foods make them feel queasy -
while others experience a craving for other foods. Another sign of this
pregnancy symptom, is a strange metallic taste.
CONSTIPATION
Another of the annoying signs and symptoms of being pregnant, constipation occurs.
CONFIRMING YOUR PREGNANCY
Two weeks after conception, your baby is no bigger than a
pinhead, comprised of a few balls of cells. As it begins to develop in
the lining of the uterus, the placenta begins to form and produce
necessary pregnancy hormones. Below are some ways to confirm that the
pregnancy symptoms and signs of being pregnant that you have noticed
are accurate, and that you will be having a baby.
HOME PREGNANCY TESTS
Being very accurate, these tests can be purchased at a local
drugstore, and can confirm pregnancy by detecting the level of HCG in
your urine. Your health care provider may rely on this test, and may
only repeating testing if complications arise. If you receive a
positive result, you may want to make an appointment with your doctor
so that they can confirm you are pregnant and begin follow-up.
OFFICE URINE TEST
Similar to that of a home pregnancy test, and office urine test
confirms pregnancy by also detecting the level of HCG in your urine.
Being nearly 100% accurate, this test does not require you to urinate
first thing in the morning. This type of test also can determine that
the signs and symptoms of being pregnant hold true, and that your
pregnancy symptoms are right.
PREGNANCY BLOOD TEST
In order to assist dating your pregnancy, your healthcare
provider may also perform a pregnancy blood test. This particular
pregnancy test can give you a positive or negative result, and once
again detects the level of HCG. This time, it detects that level in
your blood, and depending on your pregnancy symptoms, helps them
determine what kind of care to give you. Pregnancy blood tests are
useful if there are any concerns about miscarriage, or if there are
indications that an unusual pregnancy is occurring.
INTERNAL EXAM
Four to six weeks after conception, your doctor can receive
indefinite proof by examining you internally. Certain signs like the
thickening of vaginal tissues and the softening of your uterus will
confirm that the pregnancy symptoms are right on!
About The Author Brian Gardner is the Founder of PregnancyEtc.com |
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