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For most women the first sign of pregnancy is a missed period.
However, there are some other early signs of pregnancy as well
that you may experience.
Breast changes: Your breasts
may feel heavy and tender and you may notice that they are fuller.
The areola appears darker. These changes in your breasts start
already in the first weeks. Your breasts are in preparation for
milk production! It is a good idea to wear a well fitting bra
for support. You may need a larger size.
Tiredness: Many women complain
of extreme tiredness in the first 8-10 weeks. As your body adjusts
to the hormonal changes that are going on, the fatigue vanishes.
If you feel tired, do not try to fight it. Go to bed early; take
a nap in the middle of the day or when you come home from work.
Nausea: Another common sign of
pregnancy is nausea. This happens mostly early in the morning
when your blood sugar level is low but may also occur at any
moment of the day. Some women just feel sick, others actually
vomit.
Tiredness and an empty stomach all contribute to the nausea so
make sure you take enough rest. Eat frequent small meals instead
of three main meals a day to avoid an empty stomach. When you
usually feel sick in the morning, try eating some toast or crackers
immediately upon awakening to prevent the nausea. It is also
best to cut out greasy foods, coffee and alcohol from your diet.
Backache: You may feel the same
kind of backache that you were experiencing when you were having
your period. Backache may also bother you later in pregnancy,
but then it is more likely caused by incorrect posture.
Frequent urination: Already in early pregnancy, your growing
uterus presses against your bladder so you may have to pass water
very often. In late pregnancy, you may experience this again
when the baby has gone down into our pelvis.
If you are at all concerned about
some of the symptoms you are experiencing during these early
weeks of pregnancy please express your concerns to your doctor.
He will be able to advice you on these matters and put your mind
at rest so you can start to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS SITE NOW
SO THAT YOU MAY RETURN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
For most women the first sign of pregnancy is a missed period.
However, there are some other early signs of pregnancy as well
that you may experience.
Breast changes: Your breasts
may feel heavy and tender and you may notice that they are fuller.
The areola appears darker. These changes in your breasts start
already in the first weeks. Your breasts are in preparation for
milk production! It is a good idea to wear a well fitting bra
for support. You may need a larger size.
Tiredness: Many women complain
of extreme tiredness in the first 8-10 weeks. As your body adjusts
to the hormonal changes that are going on, the fatigue vanishes.
If you feel tired, do not try to fight it. Go to bed early; take
a nap in the middle of the day or when you come home from work.
Nausea: Another common sign of
pregnancy is nausea. This happens mostly early in the morning
when your blood sugar level is low but may also occur at any
moment of the day. Some women just feel sick, others actually
vomit.
Tiredness and an empty stomach all contribute to the nausea so
make sure you take enough rest. Eat frequent small meals instead
of three main meals a day to avoid an empty stomach. When you
usually feel sick in the morning, try eating some toast or crackers
immediately upon awakening to prevent the nausea. It is also
best to cut out greasy foods, coffee and alcohol from your diet.
Backache: You may feel the same
kind of backache that you were experiencing when you were having
your period. Backache may also bother you later in pregnancy,
but then it is more likely caused by incorrect posture.
Frequent urination: Already in early pregnancy, your growing
uterus presses against your bladder so you may have to pass water
very often. In late pregnancy, you may experience this again
when the baby has gone down into our pelvis.
If you are at all concerned about
some of the symptoms you are experiencing during these early
weeks of pregnancy please express your concerns to your doctor.
He will be able to advice you on these matters and put your mind
at rest so you can start to enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.
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