Other early pregnancy symptoms—like fatigue and breast tenderness—have probably stuck around too. For some women, week six brings one of the most dreaded symptoms: morning sickness although it may start further along in your pregnancy.
Your heightened sense of smell can further exacerbate this queasiness, which sets the stage for food cravings and aversions.
Some women find relief by eating smaller meals, ingesting ginger, wearing acupressure wristbands, or avoiding certain trigger foods. Frequent urination is another early pregnancy symptom.
Plan for plenty of bathroom breaks during your next trip to the movie theater! Your pregnancy symptoms have probably appeared in full force now: nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, frequent urination, mood swings, bloating, etc. Another unusual symptom is extra saliva in your mouth, which sometimes lasts until the end of the first trimester. Some women also experience headaches from hormonal surges coupled with caffeine withdrawal, stress, and dehydration. Did you know that pregnancy does a number on your digestive system?
Many women suffer from constipation and excess gas, in addition to the nausea that accompanies morning sickness. Are you glowing, mama? Your growing baby bump might cause aches and cramping around your abdomen. This round ligament pain can be mildly uncomfortable or cringingly painful. Did you know that blood volume increases by about 50 percent during pregnancy? One side effect is visible veins on the skin, which are especially noticeable in fair-skinned women. As you near the end of the first trimester, many early pregnancy symptoms will diminish.
You might notice, however, that you feel dizzy throughout the day. You can thank hormonal shifts, reduced blood flow, and lower blood pressure for these dizzy spells. Combat them by taking deep breaths with your head between your knees. Many women report increased appetite, renewed energy, and higher sex drive during the next few weeks.
The second trimester comes with a few strange symptoms. You might experience stuffy nose thanks to an increase of blood in the mucus membranes , leg cramps , and sensitive gums. As the hormone relaxin loosens your ligaments, you might also feel extra clumsy at this stage of pregnancy. About 90 percent of pregnant women experience darkening of skin around the nipples, inner thighs, armpits, and navel.
Backaches are inevitable while expecting you can thank pregnancy hormones yet again! As a plus, many moms-to-be start feeling their baby kick around weeks 16 to 25, so be on the lookout! By now, your belly looks undoubtedly pregnant—and your boobs have swelled up to prepare for breastfeeding. Some women experience feelings inside their stomachs in the early stages of pregnancy that replicate the sensation of their muscles being pulled and stretched.
Twinges and abdominal pain is usually caused by constipation, ligament pain, or trapped wind — all of which are a normal part of pregnancy. One of the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy can be a change in colour of your vulva and vagina.
Your vulva and vagina are usually pink, but this changes to dark purplish-red as your pregnancy progresses. All of the maintenance we perform on our vaginas can contribute to a change in colour. If you have been using razors or hair removal creams you could be suffering from reddening or a rash. Look for gentle products to prevent irritation to your vagina. You could notice this feeling especially at night time.
You could also have a bladder infection or be suffering from an over active bladder. Many women notice a strange, sour, slightly metallic taste in their mouth when first becoming pregnant.
This happens because of the pregnancy hormone progesterone and is known as dysgeusia, which is a taste disorder causing an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Experts have discovered that pregnancy hormones play a role in controlling our sense of taste, so it might fluctuate wildly throughout your pregnancy. However, dysgeusia usually disappears after the first trimester.
According to the NHS, other reasons could be gum disease, colds or sinus infections, indigestion, and due to certain medications.
The pregnancy hormone progesterone can cause your tummy to feel full, rounded and bloated. This is a rather contradictory symptom, but you may actually get pains that resemble your period around the same time that you are expecting your period. Many women experience this pain as the womb expands, stretching the ligaments as your bump grows to accommodate the baby.
Period pains are commonly associated with muscle cramps in your tummy, back and thighs, but this kind of pain is normal for women. As early as weeks after conception you might notice a difference in your breasts. Your nipples might be sensitive to the touch, they may be sore or they may change shape and become swollen — meaning your bra might not fit as well as normal.
About a week after conception, the embryo pushes itself into the wall of the uterus or womb. This causes some light bleeding or spots of blood to appear in your knickers. You may even get stomach cramps while the embryo is moving.
Your period although some women still get light periods throughout their pregnancy , changes with the Pill; such as forgetting to take it or taking it during your seven-day break, an infection, or bleeding from sex. It can also be a result of any hormonal changes. This is the most common pregnancy symptom and is usually the first one you might pick up on.
It happens around weeks after the embryo has attached itself to the wall of the uterus, the wall builds itself up so the embryo is well-cushioned — rather than break down and cause a period.
Pregnancy - signs and symptoms. Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Signs of pregnancy Other symptoms of pregnancy Signs and symptoms during pregnancy — when to get help Where to get help. Missed period Missing a period is often the first sign of possible pregnancy. Breast changes During pregnancy, the breasts become fuller, swollen and tender. Fatigue Overwhelming tiredness is common in early pregnancy.
Frequent urination Pregnancy causes an increase in levels of body fluids and greater kidney efficiency. Food cravings Cravings for certain foods are very common in pregnancy, especially for foods that provide energy and calcium, such as milk and other dairy products.
Other symptoms of pregnancy Many of these symptoms may also be indicative of other conditions. If in doubt, see your GP. Backache Back pain during pregnancy can affect more than one in three women.
Breathlessness At the onset of pregnancy the hormone progesterone increases your lung capacity. Contact your doctor or midwife if you experience sudden onset of breathlessness associated with any of the following: pain palpitations heart pounding extreme tiredness exercise.
Constipation Constipation refers to infrequent, hard bowel movements that are difficult to pass. If you experience constipation during pregnancy, you are advised to: Drink plenty of water every day. Increase your dietary fibre such as bran, wheat and fresh fruit and vegetables. Do gentle, low impact exercise such as swimming, walking or yoga. If you have bleeding from haemorrhoids, itching, discomfort or pain it is recommended that you: Alleviate or prevent constipation by increasing your daily water and fibre intake.
Sit in warm salty water for about 15 minutes, especially after a bowel motion. Apply haemorrhoid cream. If the bleeding or pain continues, talk with your GP or midwife. Headaches Contact your GP or midwife if you have a headache during pregnancy that is not relieved by paracetamol such as Panadol , especially in the second half of pregnancy. If you are experiencing heartburn, reflux or indigestion, it is recommended that you: Eat small and more frequent meals. Avoid eating just before going to bed.
Sleep with extra pillows so your head is raised. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Avoid any food or fluid that aggravates symptoms — such as fatty foods including fried foods, fatty meats and pastry , spicy foods including curry and chilli , alcohol and caffeine including tea, coffee, chocolate and cola.
Consult your doctor before taking antacids. Itchy skin Widespread itching over the body is not common in pregnancy. Leg cramps Leg cramps occur due to a build-up of acids that cause involuntary contractions of the affected muscles. If you experience leg cramps, it is recommended that during an episode you: Walk around. Stretch and massage the affected muscle s to disperse the build-up of acids. Apply a warm pack to the affected muscle s.
Mood changes Some newly pregnant women experience mood changes such as irritability. Tingling and numbness in your hands carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome — tingling and numbness in your hands — affects up to 60 per cent of women during pregnancy. Vaginal discharge An increase in vaginal discharge is a common change during pregnancy. A pregnancy test will be able to detect hCG levels in your urine and show if you are pregnant.
A higher basal body temperature may be a sign of pregnancy. During this time, make sure to drink more water and exercise cautiously.
Fatigue can develop anytime during pregnancy. This symptom is common in early pregnancy. Your progesterone levels will soar, which can make you feel sleepy. Around weeks 8 to 10, your heart may begin pumping faster and harder. Palpitations and arrhythmias are common in pregnancy. This is normally due to hormones. According to a review of studies, your blood flow will increase between 30 and 50 percent during your pregnancy.
You may have discussed any underlying heart issues with your medical team before conception. If not, now is the time to discuss any conditions or needed medications. Breast changes can occur between weeks 4 and 6. This will likely go away after a few weeks when your body has adjusted to the hormones.
Nipple and breast changes can also occur around week Hormones continue to cause your breasts to grow. The areola — the area around the nipple — may change to a darker color and grow larger. Your estrogen and progesterone levels will be high during pregnancy. This increase can affect your mood and make you more emotional or reactive than usual. Mood swings are common during pregnancy and may cause feelings of:.
During pregnancy, your body increases the amount of blood it pumps. This causes the kidneys to process more fluid than usual, which leads to more fluid in your bladder. Hormones also play a large role in bladder health. During pregnancy, you may find yourself running to the bathroom more frequently or accidentally leaking. Similar to symptoms of a menstrual period , bloating may occur during early pregnancy. This may be due to hormone changes, which can also slow down your digestive system.
You could feel constipated and blocked as a result. Constipation can also increase feelings of abdominal bloating. Nausea and morning sickness usually develop around weeks 4 to 6 and peak around week 9. During the first trimester of pregnancy, many women experience mild to severe morning sickness. It may become more intense toward the end of the first trimester, but often becomes less severe as you enter the second trimester.
In most cases, high or normal blood pressure will drop in the early stages of pregnancy.
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