Pregnancy And Baby Care Articles Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

...of them, but you may experience one or two of the early pregnancy signs, so it’s important to know them all. What you experience is different from other women, as it depends on the body’s constitution.

• Once you have conceived, the fertilized egg needs to implant itself in your uterus. This will take almost a week. When the fertilized egg implants itself, you may experience light bleeding or spotting. This is normal and this happens because the fertilized egg burrows itself in the uterus, hence the bleeding. This bleeding stops within a few days. Remember, menstrual flow always starts light, gets heavy, and then stops, but in this case it will be light spotting. In case you feel that the bleeding is getting heavier then you should consult your doctor immediately.
• Frequent urination is another one of the early pregnancy signs. Many women may feel the urge to visit the washroom often well before they have missed their period. During the implantation process, our body produces a hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG which not only causes frequent urination but also increases your body temperature.
• As mentioned, your body temperature will be slightly higher than normal when you are pregnant. There’s no need to worry, as your temperature will normalize after delivery.
• The most important pregnancy sign is a missed period. If your menstrual cycle is regular then missing a period can be the most obvious signs of pregnancy.
• While you are pregnant, especially in the early days, you may feel tired or fatigued. This is because of the hormonal changes that your body goes through during pregnancy.
  
• Cramping of the abdomen, just like during your menstrual cycle, may be another pregnancy sign. This is because your uterus contracts often in the early days of pregnancy.
• A feeling of tenderness or sore breasts is another sign of pregnancy. This happens due to the hormonal changes that your body undergoes during this period.
• Morning sickness and nausea go hand-in-hand with pregnancy. Aversion towards food and towards certain smells is a sign of pregnancy.

These pregnancy signs are just temporary and will vanish after your delivery. Hence, take good care of yourself and stay calm and relaxed as much as you can throughout your pregnancy.

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