Every woman is different.So are her experiences of pregnancy.Not every woman has the same symptoms or even the same symptoms from one pregnancy to the next.
1.Fatigue - If you're suddenly exhausted, it might be a response to the increasing hormones in your body.Don't treat fatigue with excessive caffeine if there is a chance you may be pregnant.
2.Sensitivity to certain Smells – Certain pleasant or unpleasant smells can make you nauseous.If you're repulsed by certain smells, or have an increased sensitivity to odors.
3.Nausea and Vomiting – This is due to rising hormones levels in early pregnancy
4.Breast Tenderness – Tender and heavy-feeling breasts, darkening of the areolas and even more pronounced veins on your chest can be a first sign that you're pregnant.Get a well fitted bra to ease the discomfort
5.Frequent Urination – In early pregnancy the uterus grows and pushes on the bladder, triggering the urge to urinate more often.
6.Shortness of Breath - This is because you need extra oxygen due to the growing embryo
7.Spotting and Cramping – This is due to implantation of the fertilized egg to wall of the uterus.Is it PMS or pregnancy? It's hard to tell, but if you're feeling crampy, it might be your uterus stretching to get ready for a baby.
8.Mood swings- These are also related to changes in hormones
9.Constipation - The higher levels of the hormone progesterone can make you constipated.You swear you fit in your skinny jeans just last week.If you're feeling a little puffy or backed up, it might be extra progesterone due to pregnancy, which slows down your digestive system.
10.Late Period
Many of the early signs of pregnancy are also symptoms of PMS.How to tell the difference? The most telling clue yet will be a missed period.If your cycle is fairly regular and you're late, you should head to the drugstore for pregnancy test kit or a gynecologist
A pregnant woman could have all of these or maybe have only one or two.If any of these symptoms become bothersome, then visit your Gynecologist and Obstetrician for consultation.
