The Early Signs of Pregnancy
If you are like many women, you probably don’t keep track of your menstrual periods as regularly as you should. Some women have irregular cycles and don’t always get their period when it is expected. Many women who are pregnant often don’t realize it until well after their period is due. There are some signs and symptoms in the early stages of pregnancy you should be aware of if you think you might be pregnant.
One of the first signs that you may be pregnant is having swollen breasts that are tender to the touch. This is usually caused by a spike in your hormones. It often feels the way your breasts feel when you are about to get your period, but they are much more sensitive. Discomfort in the breasts usually abates as your body begins to adjust to all the changes in hormones.
You may be used to feeling tired, but if you suspect you are pregnant you may feel downright exhausted. It is not understood exactly why pregnancy in the early stages makes a woman tired all the time. It may be that the rising levels of progesterone are happening so quickly that it leads to fatigue.
There may also be a bit of bleeding that you may mistake for your period. It is thought that this bleeding is caused by the egg that has been fertilized tunneling its way into the lining that is rich in blood of the uterus. Bleeding is often light and lasts just one or two days. If you notice any further bleeding, you should contact your health care provider immediately.
Another common sign of pregnancy is feeling nauseous or vomiting. This does not necessarily happen only in the morning, but can come on at any time. This symptom of pregnancy starts about 1 month after you have conceived and usually lasts until the second trimester.
If you think you might be pregnant, check out for more signs and symptoms of pregnancy at Baby Center You should be able to find all the information you need.
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