Did you know that you can tell if you are pregnant even before you feel sick and your period is late? Find out what the first symptoms of pregnancy are.
When menstruation is late or morning sickness becomes frequent, everyone starts to suspect a pregnancy. However, what people don’t know is that these are far from the first symptoms of pregnancy.
As you will see today, although they are subtle, there are several signs that something is changing in the female body even before menstruation is late. And these changes are not always manifested by the classic symptoms of pregnancy. And, basically, this can happen in the first few days of fertilization.
The problem, however, is that all these first symptoms of pregnancy can easily be confused with the arrival of the menstrual period. Or did you not know that in the first few days pregnant women tend to be bloated, suffer cramps and have “one of those” PMS?
Interesting, right? The article below can explain a lot if you have experienced or are experiencing similar symptoms and are far from menstruating. Of course, this also applies to those who have a late period.
Discover the first pregnancy symptoms to appear:
1. Sore breasts
One of the first symptoms of pregnancy, in the first few days, is breast tenderness. Basically, this means pain in this region. As experts explain, inflammation of the mammary glands can be caused by hormonal fluctuations due to fertilization. In other words, the pain can be concentrated in the nipples or throughout the breast.
Likewise, there is also an increase in breast volume, which better develops its mammary glands for the newborn. It is also possible for the areolas to darken, due to increased blood flow in the area.
2. Bleeding
Initially, it is also common for minor bleeding to occur outside of the menstrual cycle. Basically, this happens due to the embryo implantation phase in the uterus.
In fact, this phase usually happens up to 15 days after fertilization. If, after this, you notice that your period is late, this could be one of the first symptoms of pregnancy.
3. Intense PMS
It may seem contradictory, but PMS can also be one of the first signs of pregnancy to appear in women. However, this tends to happen in the first few days of a missed period.
In addition to the typical irritation, it is also common for pregnant women to suffer from cramps, fluid retention, headaches and everything that comes with intense PMS.
4. Pink discharge
Although it may seem like your period has finally arrived, the light pink discharge is actually a warning of something different, being one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. In this sense, it appears when the egg is fertilized. Its appearance is normal, however, it may contain traces of blood, caused by the insertion of the fertilized egg into the uterus.
5 – Thicker discharge
On the other hand, there is also the possibility that the discharge may appear even thicker than normal. This happens because of hormonal changes, and it is not always pink. Often, its color may even appear more whitish. However, if it is accompanied by a bad smell, pain or itching, it is essential to consult a doctor. After all, these are likely warning signs of infections like candidiasis.
6 – Bloating and cramping during pregnancy
One of the first symptoms of pregnancy that appears after the first 7 days is cramping and abdominal bloating. In this sense, the increase in blood flow and the body’s adaptation to the growth of the uterus cause the abdomen to become swollen. Therefore, the sensation can still be confused with a medium-intensity cramp. Likewise, the woman may still suffer a small amount of blood loss, similar to menstruation.
7 – Back pain
In this sense, the pain is localized in the lower back. Despite being a common symptom at the end of pregnancy, many women can develop it from the beginning of pregnancy, due to hormonal changes in the body to receive the baby. Back pain can often be confused with abdominal cramps, as a warning that menstruation is approaching.
And you, have you ever heard of these pregnancy symptoms, which can appear in the first few days? Now that you are prepared to read the most hidden signs of pregnancy in your body, it is good that you also check out this other article: 4 “symptoms” that you are in the fertile period and how to calculate it.
Source: Vix
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