Pregnancy: Earliest Possible Signs | Family

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Knowing the very first symptoms of pregnancy is helpful if you ever find yourself thinking you might be pregnant. Many women, even those who have been trying to get pregnant, will sometimes not recognize these symptoms, and will discover the good news later than they would have preferred.

Contact your physician to have a closer look if you have any of the following symptoms listed below.

Missed Menstrual Period

This is an early sign of pregnancy that the majority of women are aware of. During most pregnancies, the uterine lining is not shed from the body, thus you will not have a period until sometime after delivery. Because it is possible for one to continue having periods after conception, you should not rule out a pregnancy based solely on the fact that you are still menstruating.

Fatigue

Pregnant women have an increased chance of becoming tired more easily and quickly due to hormonal changes in their body. It may become clearly evident that you will have to rest more often, and tasks that used to seem simple are now taking a great deal of effort and energy to complete.

Breast Tenderness

Hormonal changes in women may result in many breast discomforts. Some women may experience soreness and swelling of breasts. Others may have noticed that their nipples darken and become more sensitive. Pregnant women often experience these because their bodies are changing as they are getting ready to produce milk.

Nausea

Later into the first trimester, most women feel some degree of nausea. But it's possible to feel nauseous as early as the first week. The name "morning sickness" is misleading. Although some women are only nauseous at one time of day, others feel it constantly all day or at random times during the day. Eating small and frequent meals may help a pregnant woman to get through her pregnancy nausea.

More Frequent Urination

During pregnancy, more fluids are processed by your bladder and kidneys, thereby causing more frequent urination. Another thing that causes the need to urinate more often is the swelling of the uterus, which puts pressure on the bladder. Some women find that their frequent trips to the bathroom stop after about the first month of pregnancy. Other women have this issue throughout the duration of their pregnancy.

Dizziness

It is common to experience a sensation of dizziness or faintness when going up a flight of stairs, quickly rising up from a seated position, or when standing upright for an extended period of time. A major cause of this sensation is a drop in blood pressure from your growing uterus compressing the blood vessels in your legs. Another contributing factor is low blood sugar, which can be prevented by eating several small, healthy snacks throughout your day on a fairly regular schedule.

These are some of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. To confirm these symptoms, however, it helps to use a home pregnancy test and visit a doctor. The sooner you can confirm your pregnancy, the earlier you can receive the care you need for a safe and healthy delivery.

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