Symptoms and Signs of Pregnancy

How a woman can tell that she is pregnant? Therefrom the rest room for more than one hour then you
are some symptoms and signs of pregnancy thatmust go for a pregnancy test.
must be looked for. The possibility is that a womanMorning Sickness: Morning sickness starts as early as
experiences only few of these signs. Each pregnancy2-4weeks after conception. It is a misleading term as
is different from other. Same mother can have entirelynausea, vomiting and heartburn is not only confined to
different symptoms in two pregnancies.morning. This early sign of pregnancy is worst during
Following are some important symptoms and signs ofthe first trimester but fades away in the second or
pregnancy.third trimester.
Implantation: Generally the first sign of pregnancy isTender Breasts: Changes in breasts normally begin
seen when the egg implants itself into the uterus. Thisafter 3 to 4 weeks of conception. This can also be a
takes place around 8 to 10 days after ovulation.sign of impending period. Another sign of pregnancy is
Implantation results in an increase in the level ofthe darkening of areola.
progesterone. This results in increased bodyFatigue: Tiredness or fatigue is also a sign of
temperature. If the body temperature remains high forpregnancy. This means the feeling of being wiped out.
10 to15 days after ovulation then you may be pregnant.Even the routine activities may result in complete
Implantation bleeding can be red, pink or brown in color.exhaustion.
Positive Pregnancy Test: The best and confirm sign ofBody Discomforts: The hormonal and physical changes
pregnancy is positive pregnancy test. These testsbecause of pregnancy may be uncomfortable and
measure the level of hCG hormone in urine. The mostannoying. Backaches, headaches, constipation, acne,
sensitive laboratory test have the ability to detectbloating, diarrhea, cramps and mood swings can be
pregnancy the moment hCG reaches the level of 20.experienced.
This can happen even four days before the due dateFood Cravings: It is a common sign of pregnancy.
of periods.Around 85 % women experience food craving of
Home pregnancy tests if done earlier may result incertain foods.
false negative results. So it is recommended to waitFood Aversions: The opposite of food craving food
for at least 18 days after the ovulation to avoid theaversion is also a pregnancy sign. These are more
confusion caused by false negative results. Blood testscommon in early pregnancy. Sometimes even the
conducted at doctor's office can detect the hCGthought of the favorite food may result in nauseous
hormone even when it is 5.feeling.
Missed Period: Another early pregnancy symptom isSmell Aversions: The sense of smell becomes
missed period. Women that have a 28-day cycle canoveractive. Some odors seem stronger than normal
claim to miss periods if they do not come on fifteenthearly in pregnancy. Sometimes smell aversions results
day after ovulation or twenty ninth day of the first dayin food aversions.
of previous menstrual cycle.Intuition: Few women just feel they are pregnant even
Frequent Urination: Frequent urination is anotherthough there isn't any other obvious sign of pregnancy.
common sign of pregnancy. If you find yourself wakingThese mom's intuitions are generally accurate.
up in the middle of the night or you cannot stay away