Pregnancy Symptoms - 12 early signs that you might be Pregnant
Pregnancy Symptoms - 12 early signs that you might be Pregnant
For some women, pregnancy symptoms begin in the first few weeks after conception. Every woman is different and all of them experience different symptoms during their pregnancy. Several early pregnancy signs can show up about the time you've missed your period or two or three weeks later. The only way to know that you're pregnant for sure is to take a pregnancy test. But there are some early symptoms of pregnancy which may point to the possibility of pregnancy.
Some of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy are described below :
1. Morning Sickness, Nausea & Vomiting during pregnancy
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2. Missed Period during pregnancy
When implantation is completed your body will start producing a hormone called HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). When your body starts producing this hormone then your ovaries stop releasing mature eggs every month and you'll miss your period. You can take a pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy. A pregnancy test can detect the level of HCG hormones in your urine and will show a positive result if you're pregnant.3. Headaches during pregnancy
Some women experience mild headaches during early pregnancy which generally happens due to the hormonal changes in the body of a pregnant woman.
4. Slight Bleeding & White milky discharge during pregnancy
Many times spotting or vaginal bleeding is also one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. It is also known as Implantation Bleeding. Implantation Bleeding happens when the fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus. It generally happens 7-15 days after fertilization. Implantation Bleeding is lighter and spottier in color than a normal period and it does not last for long. Besides bleeding a white milky discharge can also be seen discharging from the vagina. This discharge is harmless and can continue throughout the pregnancy. This causes due to the increased growth of cells lining the vagina.
5. Cramping during pregnancy
5. Cramping during pregnancy
Many women feel abdominal cramping during early pregnancy. These abdominal crampings are similar to menstrual cramping.
6. Fatigue during pregnancy
6. Fatigue during pregnancy
Fatigue is one of the symptoms during early pregnancy. During this time the levels of the progesterone hormone soar which can make a pregnant woman feel sleepy.
7. Tender & Swollen Breasts during pregnancy
After two weeks of conception, women may feel their breasts tingly, sore, and tender. This happens due to hormonal changes. This will likely go away after a few weeks when your body has adjusted to the hormones. The area around the nipple grows larger and may change to a darker color.
8. Faintness & Dizziness during pregnancy
The blood vessels are dilated during pregnancy so you may feel faintness or dizziness at this time.
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9. Frequent Urination during pregnancy
Your body increases the amount of blood it pumps during pregnancy which leads the kidney to process more fluid than usual and it leads to more fluid in the bladder. So, you often experience frequent urination than usual.
10. Smell Sensitivity, Food Cravings & aversion during pregnancy
Smell Sensitivity, Food Cravings, and Food aversion are the most common symptoms of pregnancy. Smell Sensitivity may cause a strong distaste for certain foods or a strong taste for certain foods. Smell Sensitivity can also trigger vomiting and nausea. All this happens due to the rapidly rising amounts of Estrogen in the system of a pregnant woman.
11. Bloating & Constipation during pregnancy
11. Bloating & Constipation during pregnancy
When progesterone hormone rises rapidly then the food passes slowly through the intestines that lead to constipation and abdominal bloating.
12. Mood swings during pregnancy
Mood Swings are very common during pregnancy and especially during the first trimester. The levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones rise higher during pregnancy which can cause feelings of depression, anxiety, and irritability.
13. Raised Basal Body Temperature during pregnancy
13. Raised Basal Body Temperature during pregnancy
A raised basal body temperature is also a sign of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, your body's temperature may increases.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do you feel symptoms at 2 weeks pregnant?
Some women might feel early pregnancy symptoms such as missed period, tender and sore breast, morning sickness at 2 weeks pregnant.
2. How long does it take for HCG to show up in urine?
The test usually detects HCG in urine about ten days after the first missed period.
Watch this video to know all the signs and symptoms of early pregnancy.
Watch this video to know all the signs and symptoms of early pregnancy.
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