Spots on the skin, the urge to pee all the time, cramps and even bleeding are some pregnancy symptoms that can go unnoticed.
Some women dream about pregnancy, in which case others are terrified of that moment. But what they all have in common is the question of whether or not they are pregnant and to answer the question you need to be aware of the symptoms of pregnancy.
There are many signs that may indicate that a baby is on the way and we will explain some of them to you. Despite these signs, the quickest and easiest way to find out is to carry out some tests.
So first we’ll tell you what the signs are, if you realize that you could actually be pregnant, one of the tests (which we’ll also show you) will help you eliminate any doubts.
Check out some pregnancy symptoms
1 – Menstrual delay
This is the first symptom of pregnancy and one of the most frightening symptoms for women around the world. It turns out that this delay is not always a sign that you are pregnant, however, if your menstrual cycle is regular and your period is generally not late, it could be that a baby is on the way.
You must be wondering why menstruation is late when a woman becomes pregnant, we will explain it to you. It turns out that the endometrium, which is the outer layer of the uterus, prepares to receive the fertilized egg. When it doesn’t arrive, it falls apart and then we menstruate.
However, when fertilization occurs, the endometrium is still there waiting to receive the egg.
2 – Nausea
It may seem strange but this is one of the first symptoms, it can appear just 2 weeks after the egg is fertilized. This happens because when a woman becomes pregnant she is hit by a rush of hormones that cause stomach discomfort.
3 – Sleep, constipation and feeling of being full
Have you noticed how much pregnant women sleep? In addition to the sleepiness they feel, they also become more inattentive, but this is just a reflection of progesterone, which is the hormone that causes so much sleep and affects attention. And it is also progesterone that causes this intestinal malfunction. So if after lunch you can’t sleep and feel sleepy, you may be pregnant.
4 – Stains
Among the many things that happen in a woman’s body when they become pregnant, increased melanin production is one of those things. It is for this reason that one of the symptoms of pregnancy is the appearance of spots on the skin and also the darkening of the nipples. If your skin suddenly becomes discolored, your nipple appears darker and a vertical line appears on your abdomen, it’s best to prepare your layette.
5 – Swollen breasts
You may have heard that pregnant women’s breasts grow and become painful. However, milk is not solely responsible for this. In fact, estrogen and prolactin cause swelling and increased sensitivity from the sixth week of pregnancy.
6 – Urge to urinate
This is a classic pregnancy symptom. It happens that as the uterus grows, it squeezes the bladder and therefore the capacity of the reservoir decreases. This is the explanation for the frequent urge to urinate.
7 – Colic and bleeding
Don’t worry, this isn’t a bad sign, it’s just another symptom of pregnancy. It turns out that this process of expansion of the uterus and vascularization to keep the fetus well causes colic. This is not a normal “movement”. Bleeding occurs due to the implantation of the embryo in the uterus, which is normal.
How do I know if I’m really pregnant?
If you have experienced several of these pregnancy symptoms and are now more curious than ever, there are some options to put an end to this anxiety once and for all. Exams are the best way to do this. All of these tests try to find the hCG hormone, which is produced by the placenta and begins to be produced from the tenth day after fertilization.
The blood test is the most accurate! If there is any amount of hCG it will be identified. It does not require any medical prescription and can be performed in laboratories.
The urine test is also accurate, but does not have the precision of the blood test. This can only be done 15 days after a missed period. This way the chances of the result being successful are greater.
The pharmacy test also looks for hCG in urine, but your chances of failing are considerable. Between 30 and 40% of these tests give wrong results.
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Source: Baby, My Life.
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