Early Signs Of Pregnancy

Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy will vary among all women that have conceived. However, there are certain common signs of pregnancy that every woman should be aware of. If you find yourself experiencing any of the following symptoms and have been sexually active, you must either make an appointment with your Doctor or take a home pregnancy test as soon as possible.

Missing or delayed menstrual cycles are the most commonly experienced signs of pregnancy, as following conception typically women will experience little to no blood flow. Implantation Bleeding is another prevalent sign of pregnancy, reported to be experienced by 20%-30% of women.

This is spotted bleeding that occurs anywhere from 6-12 days following conception, as the embryo is implanting itself into the uterine wall. If you are experiencing dramatic changes in your menstrual cycle, blood flow or unusual cramping it may be an early sign of pregnancy.

Other detectable early signs of pregnancy include fatigue, breast tenderness and nausea. Once you have conceived, your hormones immediately respond to the pregnancy and these early symptoms can appear within one week of conception.

Racing hormones may cause you to feel exhausted and fatigued throughout the day, even with normal rest. Your body prepares to begin producing milk and can cause breast tenderness, swelling or a darkening of the skin around the nipple.

It is also quite common for women in early stages of pregnancy to experience nausea or “morning sickness,” where the first thing you eat in the morning makes you queasy.

In addition to nausea, sudden fainting or dizziness may be experienced as an early sign of pregnancy. As your body's blood sugar becomes the main source of food for the fetus, you may experience these side effects if you have gone a few hours without eating. If you discover that you are pregnant it is important to remember to eat small meals frequently to keep the fetus well fed.

Sudden cramping and frequent urination are common signs of early pregnancy, caused by the sudden pressure of the uterus on the bladder.

Many women report suffering from headaches and extreme backaches in early pregnancy. The headaches experienced in early pregnancy are caused by the rapid increase hormone activity immediately following conception.

Back pain is an early sign of pregnancy estimated to be experienced by nearly half of all women. A variety of factors culminate to cause this early sign of pregnancy, including immediate weight gain following conception, sudden pressure of a womb straining back muscles in addition to hormones loosening joints and ligaments in order to prepare for delivery.

If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms it is important that you take a pregnancy test.

By: paul w hardy

Pregnancy