EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS
Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms, and find signs of being pregnant, other's don't "feel" pregnant. Certain signs and symptoms of being pregnant can be confused with other illnesses. The following list are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning sickness is one of the most common signs of being pregnant, but you also might be one of the lucky ones who never experience this pregnancy symptom. Missing a period is another sign and symptom of being pregnant. We'll go into greater detail below, and you can read below.
MISSING A PERIOD
One of the most common signs and symptoms of being pregnant, missing a period can also be caused by other reasons. Although missing a period is one of the most common of the pregnancy symptoms, stress, illness, weight fluctuations or coming off the oral contraceptive pill can also be the cause of this. Irregular periods are a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition in which periods can occur several months apart. If you still feel like you are experiencing other pregnancy symptoms, continue reading the other signs of being pregnant.
TENDERNESS OF THE BREAST
Another sign and symptom of pregnancy is the changing of size and feel of your breast. As early as a few days after conception, this pregnancy symptom may occur. Your breast is beginning to enlarge, as it gets ready for breastfeeding. Many women claim that their breasts are very sensitive and that they experience a very sharp, tingling sensation as well. Being one of the signs and symptoms of being pregnant, the tenderness of the breast often disappears a few weeks later.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING
Considered another one of the classic sign and symptoms of being pregnant, nausea and vomiting, (aka morning sickness) has become one of the most feared of all pregnancy symptoms. Feeling sick is a common complaint and is experienced by most women from weeks 5 to 6 of their pregnancy. However, morning sickness can also be felt as early as two weeks after conception. Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day, and can vary from an occasional faint sensation to overwhelming vomiting and nausea. By and large, morning sickness is one of the pregnancy symptoms that tends to disappear towards the end of the first trimester.
TIREDNESS
Many women experience fatigue as one of their pregnancy symptoms. Although this might be a sign of being pregnant, it can also indicate other things as well.
DARKENING OF THE AREOLA
Being one of the first physical symptoms of pregnancy, the darkening of the areola can occur throughout your entire pregnancy. If you notice the darkening of the areola, this could be considered one of the signs and symptoms of being pregnant.
FREQUENT URINATION
If you experience that you are urinating more frequently, this might be another of the pregnancy symptoms that confirm that you are pregnant. As early as two weeks after conception, you might find yourself experience this pregnancy symptom. The pressure of the literally reducing size of your bladder is the cause of this. Your uterus beings to rise up into the abdomen, and this annoying pregnancy symptom is the result. Rising levels of the pregnancy hormone progesterone stimulate the bladder muscles, so that it feels full, even though you might not need to urinate. Of all of the pregnancy symptoms, and signs of being pregnant, women sometimes find this to be the most annoying.
CHANGES IN TASTE AND SMELL
Don't be surprised if you experience this pregnancy sign and symptom. Many women claim that certain foods make them feel queasy - while others experience a craving for other foods. Another sign of this pregnancy symptom, is a strange metallic taste
2006-09-18 12:33:55
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answered by Mrs. Whitney 2
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I don't know the symptoms of being pregnaunt but the symptoms of being pregnant vary. Everyone is different.
2006-09-18 19:39:28
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From Wikipedia:
This page includes many of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Early pregnancy symptoms are not the same from woman to woman, and many women do not experience pregnancy signs until after a missed period.
Morning sickness
This telltale sign of pregnancy can start as early as the fourth week after conception and runs the gamut from mild nausea to intense vomiting. Contrary to the name, morning sickness can occur at any time of day. Morning sickness generally lasts until the second trimester of pregnancy (the fourth month), but varies greatly and can last much longer or much shorter. A few lucky women don't get it at all.
* What are your most effective cures for morning sickness? Help out others and post them here!
Headaches
Many women experience headaches in early pregnancy. The changes in hormones, the need for more calories, and the need for more fluids can cause headaches. At this stage and throughout the pregnancy, women should consume more fruits, vegetables, and water to counteract this symptom.
Fatigue
Extreme fatigue is another early sign of pregnancy. Increased levels of the hormone progesterone and the stress your body undergoes as it adapts to pregnancy can make you feel extremely tired.
Tender breasts
Another fun symptom of pregnancy is extremely sore breasts which occur due to increased hormone levels. As with morning sickness, the discomfort generally decreases after the first trimester. Enjoy the reprieve while you can -- you don't know for sure until your milk comes in!
You've missed your period
Well, duh... :)
Other signs of pregnancy
Frequent urination, increased sensitivity to odors, implantation bleeding (spotting within the first two weeks of conception caused by the fertilized egg burrowing into the uterine lining), food aversions, food cravings, and an increase in your basal body temperature are all signs of pregnancy.
* What strange food cravings have you experienced? Share them!
Pregnancy Test
The only way to know if you're pregnant is to get a pregnancy test. You can get tested by your doctor, pick up a home pregnancy test at a pharmacy, or (if neither of those is an option for you) at a Planned Parenthood or a free health clinic (your local phone book will have listings).
Things to Remember...
Birth control only works if you use it correctly - for example, if you miss taking your birth control pill and have unprotected sex, your chance of getting pregnant increases. You have to take your birth control pill every day for it to work.
If you're coming off of your hormonal birth control, it can sometimes take months before your menstrual cycle is back to normal. So if you're trying and it's taking longer than you expected, consider that your body might be adjusting to new hormone levels and talk to your doctor.
2006-09-18 19:35:44
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answered by Kat 2
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Quick list:
Inability to capitalize words properly.
Misspelling commonplace words, such as pregnant.
Starting to ask a question but leaving it unfinished.
You forget to use helpful tools, like "Check Spelling."
LONGER LIST:
Your period stops.
Your appetite increases.
You may vomit every morning for 12 weeks straight.
Your abdomen swells.
You will gain 10 to 90 pounds over the course of nine months.
You will love your husband.
You will hate your husband.
2006-09-18 19:43:59
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answered by Anonymous
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Symptoms differ from woman to woman, you may get sore breasts, heartburn, mood swings and strange cravings for food. The only sure way is to visit your doctor.
2006-09-18 19:47:21
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answered by Nadine P 1
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A positive home pregnancy test.
2006-09-18 19:38:47
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answered by AnswerMom 4
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sore boobs, achy tummy muscles, lightheadedness, nausea, and possibly light bleeding or discharge a week or so after fertilization.
2006-09-18 19:36:20
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answered by Jenintn 5
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missed period, morning sickness, mood swings, peeing a lot!
2006-09-18 19:34:35
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answered by ? 4
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feeling sick,tired,emotional,tender breasts,peeing alot more. cravings can also start early.
2006-09-18 19:33:19
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answered by butterfly*effect 4
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Are you late?
2006-09-18 19:32:50
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answered by twoshotjudy 2
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