| How a woman can tell that she is pregnant? There | | | | from the rest room for more than one hour then you |
| are some symptoms and signs of pregnancy that | | | | must go for a pregnancy test. |
| must be looked for. The possibility is that a woman | | | | Morning Sickness: Morning sickness starts as early as |
| experiences only few of these signs. Each pregnancy | | | | 2-4weeks after conception. It is a misleading term as |
| is different from other. Same mother can have entirely | | | | nausea, 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 of | | | | the first trimester but fades away in the second or |
| pregnancy. | | | | third trimester. |
| Implantation: Generally the first sign of pregnancy is | | | | Tender Breasts: Changes in breasts normally begin |
| seen when the egg implants itself into the uterus. This | | | | after 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 of | | | | the darkening of areola. |
| progesterone. This results in increased body | | | | Fatigue: Tiredness or fatigue is also a sign of |
| temperature. If the body temperature remains high for | | | | pregnancy. 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 of | | | | Body Discomforts: The hormonal and physical changes |
| pregnancy is positive pregnancy test. These tests | | | | because of pregnancy may be uncomfortable and |
| measure the level of hCG hormone in urine. The most | | | | annoying. Backaches, headaches, constipation, acne, |
| sensitive laboratory test have the ability to detect | | | | bloating, 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 date | | | | Food 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 in | | | | certain foods. |
| false negative results. So it is recommended to wait | | | | Food Aversions: The opposite of food craving food |
| for at least 18 days after the ovulation to avoid the | | | | aversion is also a pregnancy sign. These are more |
| confusion caused by false negative results. Blood tests | | | | common in early pregnancy. Sometimes even the |
| conducted at doctor's office can detect the hCG | | | | thought of the favorite food may result in nauseous |
| hormone even when it is 5. | | | | feeling. |
| Missed Period: Another early pregnancy symptom is | | | | Smell Aversions: The sense of smell becomes |
| missed period. Women that have a 28-day cycle can | | | | overactive. Some odors seem stronger than normal |
| claim to miss periods if they do not come on fifteenth | | | | early in pregnancy. Sometimes smell aversions results |
| day after ovulation or twenty ninth day of the first day | | | | in food aversions. |
| of previous menstrual cycle. | | | | Intuition: Few women just feel they are pregnant even |
| Frequent Urination: Frequent urination is another | | | | though there isn't any other obvious sign of pregnancy. |
| common sign of pregnancy. If you find yourself waking | | | | These mom's intuitions are generally accurate. |
| up in the middle of the night or you cannot stay away | | | | |