Is being constapated an early sign of being pregnant?

Answer 1

Pregnancy Symptoms — Early Signs of Pregnancy
Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.

Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.

Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.

Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period. This symptom is commonly explained by other reasons. If you have been sexually active and have missed a period, it is recommended that you take a test: Order my pregnancy test

Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.

Swollen/Tender Breasts:
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.

Fatigue/Tiredness:
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.

Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

Nausea/Morning Sickness:
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.

Backaches:
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.

Headaches:
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.

Frequent Urination:
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.

Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.

Darkening of Areolas:
If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.

Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.

Food Cravings:
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.

Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.

Answer 2

Not necessarily. If you have never suffered from constipation before and notice that you are experiencing frequently now and you have not made changes to your diet, then it is likely related to pregnancy. The only way to be sure if you are indeed pregnant is to consult your physician and have a pregnancy test performed. On the other hand if you are not pregnant and is experiencing constipation, your diet may be in question. You will need to increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, and nuts to increase your fibre intake. It is also important to drink more water if your intake is below average. Bran products, like bran muffin are great for relieving constipation and the trusty prune Juice. If you find that after a few days, these changes have no effect on the symptom, then you may have other issues (Consult your physician for professional advice). You may be experiencing problems with your lower intestines failing to maintain proper water levels during what is called the water re-absorption phase. Some medications and multivitamins/iron supplements can cause this. (Consult your physician for professional advice). I hope my little input helps

Answer 3

no, instead of worrying about being pregnant, like so many women seems to do here, just go buy a test.

Answer 4

It could be because it was definitely a sign for me! The prenatal vitamin helped a lot with my problem.

Answer 5

It could be but sore breasts, needing to pee more frequently and unusual fatigue are more obvious signs

Answer 6

It was for me, but I don't know if that's a usual symptom or not.

Answer 7

yes it is, it caused by the hormones in your body, i think i may be pregnant and have had constipation ever since i have thought i was, and i had never been constipated in my life.

Answer 8

No - but it is a sign that you haven't 'been' recently!

Answer 9

Maybe you should consider a pregnancy test you knob

Answer 10

Are you being serious?!

So if my 7 month old puppy has constipation he may be pregnant....?!

Think about it....................