Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy is defined as 'the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus'.
Let us see some of the common symptoms of pregnancies among women.
Missing the period is the most common sign and indication of pregnancy. However a variety of other reasons such as
stress, illness, and weight fluctuations etc also can cause the late or missed periods. Missing periods normally can
also be a symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition in which periods can occur months apart. Hence one
has to observe rather examine the other symptoms to confirm the pregnancy. Another important symptom of
pregnancy is the change in the size and feel of the breast immediately after the conception. Breasts begin to enlarge
to get ready for breast feeding and women claim that the breasts become sensitive and they experience a very sharp
and twinkling sensation.
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Another most common symptom of pregnancy is nausea and vomiting normally seen among women. This is also
known as morning sickness. A feeling of sickness is also being experienced by most women from the fifth and sixth
week of the pregnancy. The morning sickness can start as early as 2 weeks of pregnancy.. The degree of nausea and
vomiting differs from person to person. Mostly this symptom may disappear after period of 3 to 4 months. Most of
the pregnant woman experience tiredness and fatigue.
Frequent urination is also a common feature among pregnant women within 2-3 weeks after consumption due to
the reduction in the size of the bladder . Drastic change in the taste and smell is also another factor resulting in
craving for certain foods and start hating certain other types of food. All the above symptoms though normally
confirm the pregnancy a clinical cal test is the ultimate proof.
One can confirm pregnancy by conducting the small home pregnancy test by detecting the level of HCG in the urine
and if the result is positive one may need to make an appointment with family doctor to confirm the pregnancy and
to start the follow up. Like the home pregnancy test the office urine test also confirms pregnancy by detecting the
level of HCG in the urine.
Similarly a blood test can also be made that may give a positive or negative results normally conducted when there
are apprehensions of miscarriage or unusual pregnancy. After a period 0f 4 to 6 weeks the obstetrician can confirm
the pregnancy by a physical examination. The thickening of the vaginal tissues and softening uterus confirms the
pregnancy.
This article is to be used for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to be
used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice regarding pregnancy. Prior to beginning any
treatment regimen or taking any medication, the patient must consult a licensed medical doctor for advice and/or to
determine the best course of action for his/her individual situation.