Although most people do not notice any 0+exact symptoms indicating pregnancy
till they actually test positive with a Home pregnancy test, some women who are
in tune with their bodies do notice them. Here are a few:
Desire for a positive type of food
That is sound like a small piece of a cliché, but food cravings are a sign
of pregnancy. It may not be the most sure shot symptom because sometimes it
could all just be in your head, or even your body trying to make up for a shortage
in a nutrients . Remember that if these cravings are accompanied with some of
the other symptoms on this list, start counting the days from your last period.
Alveolar darkening
Some women notice that the area around the nipples starts getting darker,
making the nipples appear larger. However, this may not be a very good
indicator of pregnancy if you have been pregnant earlier or if you have
hormonal imbalance.
Go to the washroom else over and over again
This symptom is seen mainly due to the production of hCG or human
chorionic gonadotropin hormone which increases once the implantation of the
embryo in the uterine wall occurs.
Spot and cramp
Approximately between the eighth to twelfth days after ovulation, you may
experience what’s called ‘implantation spotting’ where you experience a small
amount of bleeding or bloody discharge. Do not fear since this is a normal
phenomenon and occurs due to the fertilised egg burrowing into the endometrium
(uterine wall).
Did you exhausted all the time?
Feeling exhausted all the time? Haven’t done any real physical activity, and
your muscles are feeling weary? You might be pregnant. High levels of
progesterone can make you feel like you have run a marathon when all you have
really done is put in a day of work at the office. Fatigue or exhaustion is the
hallmark of early pregnancy. Thought it may not be a sure shot symptom,
combined with other symptoms it might be a sign.
Tender, puffy breasts
Ever wondered why your breasts are so sore during and before your period? Pregnancy
only enhances this symptom. Sore and tender to touch, your breasts are early
indicators of pregnancy. This is mainly due to the hormone surge the
implantation of the embryo has caused.
Soreness due to certain smells and taste
Some women say that certain tastes like that of coffee or tea, and certain
smells cause them discomfort. One of the signs of pregnancy is a change in
taste. Although you may not be able to hone on to a specific taste, some women
say that during pregnancy they experience a persistent metallic taste in their
mouth.
Sunrise sickness
A lucky few escape this symptom. A few weeks after you conceive you might
experience morning sickness. But as early as a couple of days following
conception, you may begin feeling nauseated and queasy. And not just in the
morning, either — pregnancy-related nausea can be a problem morning, noon, or
night.
Missed menstruation
If you are one of those women who gets her periods on time, then missing
your period is a sure shot sign that you are pregnant. At this point it’s best
to try a pregnancy test.
Home pregnancy test
A home pregnancy test is one of the commonest ways to test if you are
pregnant. These kits are cheap and available over the counter at most medical
stores. The directions are clear and easy to follow. All it takes is two
minutes and a few drops of your urine. If the test is positive, it is best to
visit a gynaecologist to confirm the news. Your doctor will be well equipped to
help you through the various phases of pregnancy, and guide you through any
queries you might have.
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