Early Signs of Pregnancy

Confused? Menstrual delay? Experiencing morning sickness? Maybe you are one of the lucky expectant mommies! Here are the TOP TEN early signs of pregnancy.

1. Menstrual Delay

A decreased menstrual flow or missed period is one of the things that you will notice if you’re pregnant.

2. Backache

Experiencing stiffness on your back and restlessness can be a sign of pregnancy. It is because of the softening of secondary ligaments caused by an escalation in the hormone progesterone.

3. Breast Sensitivity

Tender breasts are signs of pregnancy which begins after contraction. It refers to the sensitivity and soreness of your breast during pregnancy. Increase in hormones causes blood to rush to your breasts, making them sensitive to the touch.

4. Nausea

Vomiting and nausea can occur any time of the day but most of the pregnant women says morning is the worst. It occurs several days after you missed your menstrual period. It tends to subside around the end of the first trimester.

5. Fatigue

Episodes of fatigue, stress and low energy level are common during the first trimester. Your body is producing higher levels of progesterone which can make you feel sleepy.

6. Light Spotting

Is also called as implantation bleeding. It is usually pink or brownish discharge. Implantation bleeding is clearly common with pregnancy.

7. Frequent Urination

It is because during pregnancy the amount of blood and other fluids in your body increases. It is caused by the changes in hormone levels produced by implantation of the embryo.

8. Elevated Body Temperature

An elevated body temperature for eighteen days in a row is a sure sign of pregnancy.

9. Constipation

As a side effect of the increase in Progesterone, our body will slow the digestion of food, causing the intestinal muscles to rest.

10. Cramping

The uterus can contract often and regularly becoming ready for the expansion to come.

Always ask your doctors about what you feel. Eat what is right for you and your upcoming angel.

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