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The First Warning Signs of Pregnancy
Maria Gonzalez
Pregnancy can be exciting or daunting, depending on the
circumstances. Do you suspect you’re pregnant? Below are some of
the tell-tale first signs of pregnancy.
Most women mark the first missed period as the first sign of
pregnancy, but a missed period can be caused by a number of
factors. A large change in diet, exercise or stress level can
also contribute to a missed period.
Some women experience spotting about two weeks after the first
day of the previous period as the first sign of pregnancy. This
spotting is caused when the fertilized egg implants in the uterus
and is usually very light.
Mood Swings caused by hormonal surges early in pregnancy can be
more severe than those experienced during PMS. Often this is the
first symptom of pregnancy noticed by family members!
Breast tenderness and enlargement, caused by the breast preparing
for breastfeeding is especially common during very early
pregnancy, but often disappears after a few weeks. Darkening
areolas, or the area around your nipples, occurs soon after
conception and may persist throughout the pregnancy.
Fatigue is an early sign of pregnancy, but also a sign of many
other conditions.
Nausea and vomiting, sometimes referred to as morning sickness,
ranging from queasiness to severe vomiting that can manifest just
in the morning (when hormone concentrations are highest) or all
day.
Changes in appetite and food cravings often plague the newly
pregnant woman and can occur early in the pregnancy right through
delivery.
If you are experiencing any combination of these symptoms, and
you suspect that you may be pregnant, try a home pregnancy test.
These tests detect the level of pregnancy hormone (HCG) in your
urine. If you test positive, you should make an appointment with
your doctor to begin prenatal care!
Maria writes for Pregnancy Due Date,
www.pregnancy-due-date.com
a
site that tries to information for expectant mothers. For more
great pregnancy articles, visit our Pregnancy articles archive.
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