How To Tell If You Are Pregnant - Early signsEarly Pregnancy Symptoms - How to tell if you are Pregnant Its is important to remember that every woman is different, and often not all of these symptoms will be present. Ultimately the most reliable way to tell if you are pregnant is to go to a doctor, however, here is a list of the most common early signs. Morning Sickness Starting usually within the first month of pregnancy, and usually lasting till the end of the first trimester, morning sickness is usually a very visible sign that you are pregnant. Despite its name it can occur at any time of the day and can manifest itself as a sensitivity to smells or certain foods, to all day long nausea and vomiting. Every woman is different although it is thought that as many as 95% of pregnant women report some form of morning sickness. If you are affected by morning sickness, make sure you eat plenty of foods, avoid those that make you nauseous and try taking ginger in any form (capsule, tea etc) to help settle your stomach naturally. Frequent Urination As early as just one week after conception, the pregnancy hormone hCG begins to be released into the blood stream. This hormone makes your body direct more blood to the pelvic region, which in turn may stimulate your bladder to pass more often and in small amounts. Fatigue Supporting a growing embryo creates alot more work for your body. Your metabolism will speed up and the increase in the hormones required for pregnancy can have a sedating effect. Constipation and Heartburn As your uterus begins to swell, the organs inside your body get pushed around. This can often lead to heartburn and maybe constipation. Eating smaller and more frequent meals can help relieve heartburn and increasing your fibre intake (vegetables, dried fruits etc) can decrease constipation. Make sure you drink plenty of water too. Be sure to talk to your doctor before taking any kind of heartburn medication as some may harm your baby. Mood Swings and Irritability Often mistaken for PMS, mood swings and grumpiness are a product of the hormones racing through your body during the formative weeks of your pregnancy. The drastic changes a child can make to your life can cause mixed emotions during this time, and may also be emotionally turbulent for your partner as well. Make sure he or she is aware that this is all part of the pregnancy, and ask for their patience and support, even if you are a emotional mess through some of it! Higher Body Temperature You may feel as though you have a fever coming on. Increased body temperature can be a symptom of pregnancy, so if you are trying to conceive, try keeping track of your daily temperature. If it stays above average for any length of time your may be pregnant, or you may have a fever. Either way check with your doctor! Breast Tenderness Another symptom often mistaken as a pre menstrual sign is breast tenderness. As your body begins to prepare your breasts for producing milk, they can become sore and sensitive and even change colour and size. This is one of the most obvious symptoms of pregnancy. Missed Period Quite often you will not experience any symptoms until around the time you will miss a period. This is often the event that triggers women into checking themselves for other signs of pregnancy. Often you may experience some spotting or a lighter than usual period, and in some rare cases your period may go on unchanged. Cramping An unnerving sign of pregnancy is cramping, which often people associate with miscarriage. Cramping is, however, quite normal, and unless accompanied with bleeding, should not worry you. If cramping is accompanied by bleeding, don’t panic, this is also quite common however you should see your doctor for assessment. Sense of Smell/Taste You may notice an increased sense of smell, and the rising hormone levels in your saliva can affect the way you taste. Often these heightened senses can cause more nausea associated with morning sickness. Home Pregnancy Test All of these symptoms can mean anything, and until you take a pregnancy test it is hard to be sure if you are pregnant. Make sure to wait at least a week after your period was due before testing to give the body time to develop enough hormones to be detectable. Positive Home Pregnancy Test - Now What? The best thing to do would be to go to your doctor because although home pregnancy tests are considered 99% accurate if used properly, there is still that 1% that they are incorrect on. The doctor will be able to perform his/her own tests that will verify your own results and they will advise you as to what to do next. Some tests the doctor may perform are: Urine Test - Same as a home pregnancy test. Blood Test - Blood tests will be looking for the same hormone increase that is found in the urine. These are often unnecessary as most doctors will be content with the results of the urine test. Internal/Pelvic Exam - This test is unnecessary however is available to those that want it. Obstetrician’s often perform one of these at your first pre-natal appointment however it is not medically needed so don’t feel like you have to have one if you are uncomfortable with it. 88 CommentsFeedAdd Comment |
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Saturday, 25 June 2011
Sunday, 24 July 2011
But it almost seems as if I'm ovulating for an extended period of time- I have white marks on my underwear.
Whether or not this is an actual sign of pregnancy or not, I have not had any other symptoms minus increased appetite.
Hopefully I will be getting a pregnancy test soon, but in the meantime, I am quite terrified. I'm not yet ready for a child of my own, so should the test return postitive, I'm going to have to seriously consider my options.
Sunday, 04 December 2011
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Tuesday, 03 January 2012
Sunday, 12 February 2012
We always use a condom so what are the chances of being pregnant?
Friday, 17 February 2012
ok the other day i had a bit of pink loss, so i thought it was going to be a early monthly's (i thought was weird cos i'm always on time)but then i had nothing. so i thought i would google it and it came up that i maybe pregnant but i'm not sure cos it was after ovulation about 5day but went away but now i have like clean discharge not much but it's there. i don't know if i am. but is there any other signs that can get me thinking that it's something else. i'm scared cos i have a 2 year old and a 4 1/2 month old and my husband has left me and i'm doing it alone. and yes i had unprotected sex with my husband will ovulating. stupid me
Saturday, 25 February 2012
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Friday, 06 April 2012
First symptom I got was cramping for 2 hours.
Then heart burn on top of that, when infect I didn't really eat anything that day, that would have normally set it off.
Had the heart burn for 3 days.
Drink water then have to go to the toilet straight away.
been very irritable, sore back and s
first time for me so hopefully some more symptoms will start to show soon.
Only two weeks thou....wishful thinking
Another week and a half and I'll know for sure. Can't wait
Saturday, 07 April 2012
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Thursday, 04 October 2012
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Monday, 15 October 2012
Had my period last month 3 days earlier and it wasnt heavy as normal
My boobs sores and i feel polated after i eat and sometimes during the day
Pregnancy negative.. Please help x
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Monday, 22 October 2012
some one tell me doctors give positive result after 17 days of unprotected sex. anyways i m so HAPPY i m going to be daddy soon but i read somewhere woman oval time start after 9 days and we calculate oval time so its shows 4th oct so i m just curious
Monday, 29 October 2012
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Tuesday, 06 November 2012
My last period was somewhere around the 5th or so of September. It came as usual, didn't get weird or anything, && then left. It's been about a month since then, && my period hasn't come yet.
Besides my period not appearing in October, there's also the fact that I thought it was coming twice, but both times it was a false alarm. For the last 2 or 3 days, i have been having a creamy, slightly pink-tinged discharge; pain in my lower back; && although i am usually always cold, for the last 2 days, i have been burning UP for no reason, even without the heat being on && with the blankets off. I wake up sweating like i ran a marathon!!
I don't feel pregnant, that I know of....but it's just better to be safe than sorry. I'm planning on going to the doctor within the next week or so; but i'd just like some input.
Tuesday, 06 November 2012
Tuesday, 06 November 2012
Sunday, 11 November 2012
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Me and my bf have had unprotected sex for two years. Hoping to get pregnant
Ive had all the signs this month. Super sensitive nipples, upset stomach. Cramps. Naseus. Headaches. Moody. Ill start crying for no reason. Craving apple juice and chocolate. I got my period two days ago and its lighter than normal.
Is there any chance at all we could be expecting?
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Friday, 23 November 2012
Be so foolish and ruin your lives ! Get protection
Don't understand what's so difficult !
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
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Sunday, 06 January 2013
Tuesday, 08 January 2013
i have had a lot of stomach cramping ever since then. whats worse is i dont get a regular period... only when i am stressed.. which can vary from a month to 7 month gap.. very unpredictable.. and in quite a predicament.
it has been 1 week since having sex.. is that a long enough time gap to know if i am pregnant????????
Wednesday, 09 January 2013
Wednesday, 09 January 2013
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Thursday, 17 January 2013
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
10th of the month but have not started yet And the smell of food makes me sick. Could I be pregnant.
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
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Saturday, 26 January 2013
Monday, 28 January 2013
Saturday, 02 February 2013
Monday, 04 February 2013
I am due for my periods in 6 days but i have a feeling im pregnant. Im freling sick have tender boobs and my dog wont leave me alone. I also get white sicky discharge and have alittle bit of mood swings. I belly is bloated and i getting cramps. Please help... What do u think im also cold then get really hot fast. Tied and no energy.
Monday, 04 February 2013
white discharge, sometimes iam having vomiting sensation
Am i pregnant(Married-1year)
Thursday, 07 February 2013
Thursday, 07 February 2013
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Thursday, 14 February 2013
i feel so not my usual self these past few days , been having unprotected with my man seven months now but last two weeks he started ejculationg inside of me 3 days straight then we skipped a day and had sex the other and practicall every two days since . now it's been two weeks and boi do i feel sick, cramping, i am retching to vomit but have not vomit yet. bloated like a balloon, sore nipples when i shower i have to cover then they hurt. my vagina is much more wet and slimy and i feel as if i could sleep all day could i be pregnant. my period on the other hand is due in 6 days but i usually don't feel this sick . i am really wishing i am pregnant . this will be our first baby and my man can't wait cuz he is the last in all his friends to have kids. please is there a posibility
Friday, 15 February 2013
Symtos I've had. Missed period, very very sore nipples, discarge moire then usyal makes me feel like I've got my period, mild cramping, bit moody and really tired took a home pregnancy test came up neg when I was 6 days late I don't knoe if I'm pregnant or not ??
Friday, 15 February 2013
Ive had sex for the first time four - five weeks ago now and on the first time me and my bf had unprotected sex. Now i have a bad tummy ache when i eat and before i even eat and its making me paranoid. Also when i have sex i get a mean cramp that never use to be there before but it feels as if one of my organs are being stabbed and so i try and refrain from that. My boobs ain't tender all the time and i can still eat what i want, im due for my period in a week or so and yet have no other explanation to this. So please help me if you can ..
Saturday, 16 February 2013
This time i missed my periods,lower back pain,fever ,frequent urination ,fatigue and sore breasts but i did pregnancy test one day before my period date and it was negative ...,so i lost intrest in doing it now it hurts to see negtve .im 5 days late ,could i be pregnant ?
Plz help me .going crazy thnkng abt it
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Is there a chance I'm pregnant???
Monday, 18 February 2013
Although my prego test came back negative ...should I go and see my doctor? Are these possible signs of pregnancy? idk????????
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Thursday, 21 February 2013
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Tuesday, 05 March 2013
But it almost seems as if I'm ovulating for an extended period of time- I have white marks on my underwear.
Whether or not this is an actual sign of pregnancy or not, I have not had any other symptoms minus increased appetite.
Hopefully I will be getting a pregnancy test soon, but in the meantime, I am quite terrified. I'm not yet ready for a child of my own, so should the test return postitive, I'm going to have to seriously consider my options.
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Tuesday, 05 March 2013
Thursday, 07 March 2013
injection now 4 6 mnths. My breast is sore some water is cuming out of it. Had my period 4 2 days. Stomach is swollen up nd got this moods. I'm always hungry nd have to go 2 the toilet a lot. Can I be pregnant.
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
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Tuesday, 19 March 2013
we met in this month
please somebody help me plzzzzz
Tuesday, 19 March 2013