How To Spot The 10 Very Early Signs Of Pregnancy
Date Added: December 11, 2007 03:44:00 AM
You may not realize it, but there are 10 very early signs of pregnancy that can indicate that you’re in the early stages of pregnancy. Depending on the person you may experience only a couple or several of them. The time from conception to implantation of the egg in the uterus takes about one week. As this is occurring you may experience one or more of the early symptoms while the levels of hormones in your body changes.
The 10 very early signs of pregnancy:
- Constipation can be a symptom s in the early stages you may notice a change in your bowel movements. The hormonal changes can cause a change in how the intestines act which will cause this symptom.
- You may experience an increase in body temperature. Increases in your core body temperature are normal during the period of ovulation. A sign of pregnancy would be if that elevated body temperature continues after ovulation is complete through the time when your period would normally start.
- Missing your menstrual cycle is a well known sign of pregnancy. There are other things that can cause a missed cycle such as stress, hormones, sickness or even reactions to medication. When you are very regular and miss your menstrual cycle it is an early sign of pregnancy.
- Cramping is also an early sign of pregnancy. This is when the uterus contracts often and regularly. There are a couple things that can cause the cramping during early pregnancy such as exercise, orgasm and movement.
- Having some light spotting is an early sign of pregnancy. Spotting often happens when implantation occurs, but before you would normally begin your cycle. The light spotting is not heavy bleeding, rather a light pinkish or brownish color.
- Having the need to urinate more frequently is a sign. Even prior to missing their first period after conception many women experience the need to urinate more frequently than normal. What causes this is the hormonal changes that occur after implantation.
- Many women will experience morning sickness. This is a nauseated feeling that sometimes accompanies pregnancy. Though it is nicknamed morning sickness it really can happen at any time of day and about half of women who are pregnant experience this.
- Lack of energy and fatigue can sometimes be hard to pick up on, but is an early sign of pregnancy. The hormonal changes within the body cause a tired feeling that eventually disappears as the body adjusts to the changing levels of hormones.
- As early as a week after conceiving the darker area around the nipple called the areola darkens and the bumps there can become more noticeable.
- Another early sign of pregnancy can be the feeling of tenderness in the nipples and breast areas. This is a feeling that will pass as the body gets used to the increased hormonal levels.
If you do experience any of these signs it is a simple matter to confirm your suspicions with a home pregnancy test. The pregnancy tests are not always accurate and the timing needed for accuracy varies between the tests to get a quality brand. If you complete a test that turns out negative, but you still believe you may be pregnant. Wait another week and try the test again or just set up an appointment with your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol or smoke while pregnant and make sure that you are eating healthy plus exercising. You should take care of your body before trying to become pregnant and during the pregnancy. It is important to the development of a healthy baby.
The whole experience can be a wonderful time for you and your family when you look for the very early signs and take care of yourself.
