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Early Signs of Pregnancy

If you’re trying to get pregnant, then you should know the common signs and symptoms that tell you’re expecting a baby. Getting a missed period or experiencing morning sickness is not always a sure sign that you’re pregnant. It is better to examine what these symptoms mean so that you could add up the signs telling that you’re most likely to be along the family way. Then you can take a simple pregnancy test or consult your doctor to confirm your pregnancy.Here are the early signs of pregnancy and how they are likely to tell that you’re pregnant:

Missed period. Although missing your period is not always a sure positive sign, this is more probably a good indicator of pregnancy. That is why if you’re planning to get pregnant, keep in mind the day that you’re expecting your period. This is the time that you should be taking home pregnancy tests. In rare cases, there are women who still have their period through out their pregnancy. Also some women experience implantation bleeding at the time of their period, although these are usually shorter or lighter than their normal period.

Morning sickness. Usually, having nausea and vomiting are associated with pregnant women. But not all pregnant women experience morning sickness. It also may not affect you until two weeks or a month after missing your period. Other variations of the sickness may also occur. Some women get sick at night, some are sick the whole day, while others come and go with their own pattern.

Breast changes. This is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Such breast changes may include fullness, tenderness, heightened sensitivity, changes in size, and darkening of the areola. Breast tenderness is usually experienced by many during their pregnancy and before their menstrual cycle.

Fullness and bloating. Some women immediately start to bloat, while some experience fullness prior to their periods. Sometimes the symptoms of pregnancy are just like those of PMS. But don’t always rule out that you’re pregnant once you experience PMS. Some also feel pain in the abdominal area or complain of constipation and diarrhea during pregnancy.

Increased urination. Once you’re pregnant, your blood volume and kidney size both increase. These factors make you experience more frequent urination.

Mood swings and irritability. Changes in hormones make headaches more frequent during pregnancy. Fatigue combined with hormonal changes also cause most pregnant women to have mood swings and become more irritable. But remember that these are also signs of PMS.

Vaginal discharge. A slight increase in vaginal secretions may be a sign of pregnancy. This happens because the cervix is building mucus to block its opening, protecting the baby from infections. Remember that such vaginal discharge should not smell, itch or burn. Otherwise it may indicate an infection which will require proper medication.

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