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EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS



Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms, and find signs of being pregnant,

other's don't "feel" pregnant. Certain signs and symptoms of being pregnant can be confused with

other illnesses. The following list are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning sickness is

one of the most common signs of being pregnant, but you also might be one of the lucky ones who

never experience this pregnancy symptom. Missing a period is another sign and symptom of

being pregnant. We'll go into greater detail below, and you can read below.



MISSING A PERIOD



One of the most common signs and symptoms of being pregnant, missing a period can also be

caused by other reasons. Although missing a period is one of the most common of the pregnancy

symptoms, stress, illness, weight fluctuations or coming off the oral contraceptive pill can also be

the cause of this. Irregular periods are a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome, a

condition in which periods can occur several months apart. If you still feel like you are

experiencing other pregnancy symptoms, continue reading the other signs of being pregnant.



TENDERNESS OF THE BREAST



Another sign and symptom of pregnancy is the changing of size and feel of your breast. As early

as a few days after conception, this pregnancy symptom may occur. Your breast is beginning to

enlarge, as it gets ready for breastfeeding. Many women claim that their breasts are very

sensitive and that they experience a very sharp, tingling sensation as well. Being one of the signs

and symptoms of being pregnant, the tenderness of the breast often disappears a few weeks later.



NAUSEA AND VOMITING



Considered another one of the classic sign and symptoms of being pregnant, nausea and

vomiting, (aka morning sickness) has become one of the most feared of all pregnancy symptoms.

Feeling sick is a common complaint and is experienced by most women from weeks 5 to 6 of their

pregnancy. However, morning sickness can also be felt as early as two weeks after conception.

Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day, and can vary from an occasional faint

sensation to overwhelming vomiting and nausea. By and large, morning sickness is one of the

pregnancy symptoms that tends to disappear towards the end of the first trimester.



TIREDNESS



Many women experience fatigue as one of their pregnancy symptoms. Although this might be a

sign of being pregnant, it can also indicate other things as well.



DARKENING OF THE AREOLA



Being one of the first physical symptoms of pregnancy, the darkening of the areola can occur

throughout your entire pregnancy. If you notice the darkening of the areola, this could be

considered one of the signs and symptoms of being pregnant.



FREQUENT URINATION



If you experience that you are urinating more frequently, this might be another of the pregnancy

symptoms that confirm that you are pregnant. As early as two weeks after conception, you might

find yourself experience this pregnancy symptom. The pressure of the literally reducing size of

your bladder is the cause of this. Your uterus beings to rise up into the abdomen, and this

annoying pregnancy symptom is the result. Rising levels of the pregnancy hormone progesterone

stimulate the bladder muscles, so that it feels full, even though you might not need to urinate. Of

all of the pregnancy symptoms, and signs of being pregnant, women sometimes find this to be the

most annoying.



CHANGES IN TASTE AND SMELL



Don't be surprised if you experience this pregnancy sign and symptom. Many women claim that

certain foods make them feel queasy - while others experience a craving for other foods. Another

sign of this pregnancy symptom, is a strange metallic taste.



CONSTIPATION



Another of the annoying signs and symptoms of being pregnant, constipation occurs.



CONFIRMING YOUR PREGNANCY



Two weeks after conception, your baby is no bigger than a pinhead, comprised of a few balls of

cells. As it begins to develop in the lining of the uterus, the placenta begins to form and produce

necessary pregnancy hormones. Below are some ways to confirm that the pregnancy symptoms

and signs of being pregnant that you have noticed are accurate, and that you will be having a

baby.



HOME PREGNANCY TESTS



Being very accurate, these tests can be purchased at a local drugstore, and can confirm

pregnancy by detecting the level of HCG in your urine. Your health care provider may rely on this

test, and may only repeating testing if complications arise. If you receive a positive result, you

may want to make an appointment with your doctor so that they can confirm you are pregnant and

begin follow-up.



OFFICE URINE TEST



Similar to that of a home pregnancy test, and office urine test confirms pregnancy by also

detecting the level of HCG in your urine. Being nearly 100% accurate, this test does not require

you to urinate first thing in the morning. This type of test also can determine that the signs and

symptoms of being pregnant hold true, and that your pregnancy symptoms are right.



PREGNANCY BLOOD TEST



In order to assist dating your pregnancy, your healthcare provider may also perform a pregnancy

blood test. This particular pregnancy test can give you a positive or negative result, and once

again detects the level of HCG. This time, it detects that level in your blood, and depending on

your pregnancy symptoms, helps them determine what kind of care to give you. Pregnancy blood

tests are useful if there are any concerns about miscarriage, or if there are indications that an

unusual pregnancy is occurring.



INTERNAL EXAM



Four to six weeks after conception, your doctor can receive indefinite proof by examining you

internally. Certain signs like the thickening of vaginal tissues and the softening of your uterus will

confirm that the pregnancy symptoms are right on!









Brian Gardner is the Founder of PregnancyEtc.com - An Online Pregnancy Resource For 9

Months & Beyond. Having recently experienced pregnancy firsthand with his wife Shelly, Brian has

dedicated his efforts towards pregnancy research. The development of

http://www.pregnancyetc.com was to ensure that expecting parents had a place to find information

on pregnancy and babies.









Article Source:

http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brian_Gardner









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http://ePregnancySite.com



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