How You Know If Your Pregnant
- Date: 2007-07-12 - Word Count: 363
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Here are some early pregnancy symptoms that may help you determine if you are pregnant. Remember that not everyone experiences all of these symptoms. Take a pregnancy test to make sure.
Amenorrhea- Amenorrhea is the cessation of menstruation. This occurs right after conception and will continue for the duration of your pregnancy. If you decide to breastfeed, you may not have your period for a few months after the birth of your baby.
Morning Sickness- This includes nausea and/or vomiting at any time of day. Morning sickness can start as early as one week following conception and can last throughout the first trimester. Only a couple women experience morning sickness in the third trimester as well. To feel better you can eat crackers or small meals.
Frequent Urination- Do you feel like you constantly need to use the restroom? Frequent urination is a symptom that the majority of women will experience in the early stages of pregnancy. When your uterus begins growing, pressure will increase on your bladder, giving you the urge to urinate more frequently. Frequent urination can begin the first week after conceiving and can last until you give birth.
Food Cravings- Now that you are pregnant you'll need more nutrients because your body is using so many to create the baby. Consequently, you may crave certain foods.
Breast Changes- Another symptom of pregnancy is your breasts get swollen and tender. The circle around your nipple will darken and you will start noticing pink and blue lines under your skin. The hormone hCG is the reason for these changes. HCG begins to be produced once you have conceived. These symptoms can begin as early as a few days after conception and can last the duration of your pregnancy.
Exhaustion- Your body is now working overtime growing a baby, this can cause fatigue. You'll also have a higher temperature because of the high levels of progesterone being released within your body. This may also add to your fatigued.
Light Bleeding- When the fertilized egg implants in your uterus, you may experience some light bleeding.
Other Pregnancy Symptoms:
-Increased Sensitivity to Smells
-Food Dislikes
-Backache
-Constipation
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Amenorrhea- Amenorrhea is the cessation of menstruation. This occurs right after conception and will continue for the duration of your pregnancy. If you decide to breastfeed, you may not have your period for a few months after the birth of your baby.
Morning Sickness- This includes nausea and/or vomiting at any time of day. Morning sickness can start as early as one week following conception and can last throughout the first trimester. Only a couple women experience morning sickness in the third trimester as well. To feel better you can eat crackers or small meals.
Frequent Urination- Do you feel like you constantly need to use the restroom? Frequent urination is a symptom that the majority of women will experience in the early stages of pregnancy. When your uterus begins growing, pressure will increase on your bladder, giving you the urge to urinate more frequently. Frequent urination can begin the first week after conceiving and can last until you give birth.
Food Cravings- Now that you are pregnant you'll need more nutrients because your body is using so many to create the baby. Consequently, you may crave certain foods.
Breast Changes- Another symptom of pregnancy is your breasts get swollen and tender. The circle around your nipple will darken and you will start noticing pink and blue lines under your skin. The hormone hCG is the reason for these changes. HCG begins to be produced once you have conceived. These symptoms can begin as early as a few days after conception and can last the duration of your pregnancy.
Exhaustion- Your body is now working overtime growing a baby, this can cause fatigue. You'll also have a higher temperature because of the high levels of progesterone being released within your body. This may also add to your fatigued.
Light Bleeding- When the fertilized egg implants in your uterus, you may experience some light bleeding.
Other Pregnancy Symptoms:
-Increased Sensitivity to Smells
-Food Dislikes
-Backache
-Constipation
NOTE: Use of this article requires links to be intact.
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