Pregnancy Symptoms
Even before a missed period, many women wonder if they might be pregnant, particularly if they've been trying to conceive (ttc). I have friends who believe they know the exact moment they conceived. I don't know if they had earth-shattering sex or if an angel whispered the news in their ears, but some women are very in-tune to their bodies so the early signs of pregnancy are unmistakable. Conversely, I know women who didn't realize they were pregnant until the second trimester. It's possible to sail through early pregnancy without any symptoms whatsoever.
What do these various experiences mean? Every woman is unique and every pregnancy is different. The symptoms a woman experiences in one pregnancy may not be the same in the next pregnancy. Some symptoms may begin immediately, some may start later, some or all may not occur at all.
Early signs may occur before a missed period but may feel as though menstruation is about to begin because they resemble symptoms experienced the week before the menstrual cycle starts.
The most common early signs of pregnancy include:
fatigue
nausea and/or vomiting (aka morning sickness)
breast changes such as soreness, fullness, tingling nipples, darkening of the areolas, and/or veins becoming more apparent
missed period or very light period
frequent urination
bloating
cravings
aversion to certain smells and/or increased sense of smell
crampy feeling in the pelvis similar to menstrual cramps
Basal Body Temperature remains elevated
light staining or spotting which my occur around the time of implantation
These early signs can also be caused by other conditions rather than pregnancy, and therefore, should not be considered definitive signs of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, consider a home pregnancy test. These tests have a high rate of accuracy, particularly if the result is positive, IF the directions on the kit are followed precisely. When to test varies so instructions should be read carefully before testing. If you receive a positive pregnancy result, contact your careprovider to confirm the diagnosis and to start your prenatal care. If you obtain a negative result, wait a few days and retest if your period has not started. False negative results are not uncommon and occur for a number of reasons. Your careprovider can also perform a pregnancy test with quick results that are highly accurate.
2006-09-18 07:17:28
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answered by Q. 4
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Ok... You got pretty much answers on how to find out if you are pregnant... Take a test, blah, blah, blah...
But girl!! Are you insane? Pregnancy should eb the last of yoru worries!! Unprotected sex brings many more consequences that are way worse... HIV, anyone? Please! Take care of yourself and have a thourough blood exam just in case... you might soon find out whether or not you're pregnant... You should be worried about finding out about things that are not so easily or quickly detected!
2006-09-18 07:03:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Hon....unless you're prepared to get pregnant and raise a child right now, you NEED to be using protection! No excuses!
Ask your partner to use a condom if you're not prepared to get pregnant...and if you need emergency contraception, call your doctor or Planned Parenthood and get the morning-after pill after you have unprotected sex...you can take it for up to 72 hours after the fact.
Please take care of yourself...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
2006-09-18 06:50:39
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answered by Anonymous
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Has a nurse...go to the doctor and get a check up. He/she should do some tests to make sure you don't have anything. As another woman, what are you thinking!! You could get very sick or die. If you are pregnant, you or your child could be at risk for serious health problems
2006-09-18 06:52:54
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answered by christy29910 1
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I can see you are obsessed with sex due to your constant asking of these questions. 1st you should get with a man like me who desires an asian girl for a long term commitment for i would not leave you & would enjoy your body several times a day 2nd wants you to be preganant & bear his children . Write me thru this system & lets talk.
2006-09-18 06:52:19
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answered by RickeTy 3
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First you should be worried about a damn disease..THEN worry about pregnancy. And the first clue is having sex without protection.
2006-09-18 06:48:46
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answered by sasha 4
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You could try those EPT strips.
Some women know. My wife complained of burning ovaries about ten days after the fact.
2006-09-18 06:46:38
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answered by Anonymous
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You miss your period. But really you should just get a home pregnancy test or go to a free clinic.
2006-09-18 06:48:35
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answered by Novotny 2
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Well I'm young and havent experienced that yet so I dont know, but I wouldnt do that bcuz there are amny dieseases out there and they cannot b cured. (Don't mean 2 lecture)
2006-09-18 06:47:51
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answered by juicylilmamma 1
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If 9 months later you have a baby....
2006-09-18 06:48:14
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answered by Anonymous
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