Signs & Symptoms

When pregnancy occurs, a woman's body starts producing more hormones to help the baby grow. And, yes, the woman's body is not used to these excessive hormones and so the body starts acting "weird". Here is a list of things that are common for early pregnancy. Here is a link to some signs and symptoms .

• Amenorrhea (Absence of menstruation)
• Morning Sickness (Which occurs any time of the day) becomes evident anywhere from 2-8 weeks after conception and usually hangs around to the 3rd month
• Frequent Urination starts about 6-8 weeks after conception. It too subsides around the 3rd month only to return in the 3rd trimester.
• Tingling, tender, swollen breasts can become apparant as soon as a few days after conception. It is usually accompanied by sore nipples.
• Darkening of Areola (area around the nipple) and elevation of tiny glands around nipple
• Blue and Pink lines under skin on breasts and later on abdomen
• Food Cravings or food diversions
• Fatigue usually appears following a missed menses
• Cramps, similar to PMS cramps, are your uterus preparing for the growing child inside of you.
• Backache due to relaxation of pelvic muscles
• Dizziness is a little uncommon, but it happens
• Headaches which are mild, but ongoing
• And Sometimes, absolutely NOTHING!!

  If you think you might be pregnant, don't delay. See a doctor immediately so your baby can have the healthiest start it can.

  

  

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