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Nov 26 2011

First Month Pregnancy Sign-5 Accurate Early Signs Revealed

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As you read the beginning of this article you find yourself wanting to discover what first month pregnancy sign you would need to watch out for to accurately determine whether you’re pregnant or not. You may be feeling some unnatural changes that may be indicators that you are indeed pregnant, or they may be simply after effects of your activities and are simply false alarms.

This article reveals the 5 most accurate first month pregnancy sign you need to look out for that would tell you if you’re pregnant or not. We’ll be discussing the most accurate signs namely swollen breasts, extreme fatigue, vaginal bleeding, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to odors.

Swollen breasts

One of the first month pregnancy sign you should look out for is swollen breasts. Due to increased levels of hormones, there tends to be sensitivity and increased soreness in the breasts. This soreness is not the same as those you might feel just before you have your period. It feels like an exaggerated version of what you would normally feel. This sign would usually last until your first trimester.

Extreme fatigue

Another first month pregnancy sign you should watch out for is extreme fatigue. If you feel like you’re constantly exhausted and out of energy, that’s an accurate early sign of pregnancy. Being tired most of the time to even do anything is felt by most pregnant women, although it’s not really known why they do. Many believe that it is the increased levels of progesterone that contribute to this effect.

Vaginal bleeding

There may be times when you would experience vaginal bleeding – an accurate first month pregnancy sign. This happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus lining. This process usually starts just after 6 days after fertilization and you would see the vaginal bleeding sign around week or so after that. It is also important to note that the bleeding is light and usually lasts for a very short time only.

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting, or what is commonly called morning sickness, is one first month pregnancy sign that happens. A misnomer, due to the term morning sickness, is that it usually occurs only during mornings, but pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting can be experience on any given part of the day.

Sensitivity to odors

One of the more peculiar first month pregnancy sign is increased sensitivity to odor. This happens in a way that some specific odors trigger your gag reflex and you feel like you want to throw up, or the odor simply irritates you. It is also normal that the food you usually like would seem repulsive to you if you’re pregnant.

First Month Pregnancy Sign-5 Accurate Early Signs Revealed

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Sep 20 2011

Morning Sickness – Symptoms of Pregnancy

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As early as the third week of pregnancy, the body has its own ways of telling us we're pregnant. Early detection of pregnancy is very important so expectant moms can start taking care of their baby at the earliest point possible. There are several early signs of pregnancy, and one of it is morning sickness symptoms.

Morning sickness symptom is probably the most popular pregnancy symptom ever. Morning sickness symptoms develop at during the fourth and the sixth week of pregnancy. Morning sickness simply means nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Women with morning sickness may experience sudden feeling of nausea right after waking up early morning and it is often times accompanied with vomiting. Nausea and vomiting lasts all throughout the first trimester and women can only expect relief beginning at the fourteenth week of pregnancy.

During the first trimester, women are also known to be very sensitive odors. A slight odor of cigarette or a strong scent of cologne can easily trigger nausea. Experts believe that this symptom is a result of the increase in pregnancy hormones during the early stages of pregnancy. The best way to prevent nausea from developing is to simply avoid any odors that could stimulate nausea. List the odors you know that would likely trigger nausea and avoid it. Carry your favorite scent with you all the time. Pleasant scents can help get rid of any unpleasant odors. Just spray it on your wrist, and take a quick sniff to get rid of any unwanted smell. It is also best to avoid cooking while you're pregnant. Food odor is one of the things known to cause nausea.

It is very common to women during pregnancy to develop cravings and often times, it is the most odd combination of food. Experts link craving during pregnancy to be another side effect of the increase of hormones during pregnancy. Craving is completely fine during pregnancy. I'd say it is a good way to take advantage and eat any foods we want to eat. However, it is important to note that some foods are off limits during pregnancy. So familiarize yourself first with the do's and don'ts of pregnancy diet to be safe. You'll also discover that most of the foods you like before you were pregnant aren't very appealing during pregnancy. Some women even find there old favorite foods nauseating during pregnancy. This is a completely normal phenomenon. You'll go back to your old self and your old foods right after the first trimester.

These three are just some of the symptoms that might give you some inconvenience during your pregnancy experience. Sometimes, a small lifestyle modification is all it takes to cope up with these pregnancy symptoms.

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Sep 12 2011

Cramps and Nausea During Pregnancy

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Cramps are one of the most common signs of pregnancy. They are also one of the first. Cramps can occur as early as 8 to 10 days after conception.

Cramps are familiar to all women who have been pregnant. Normally, these cramps feel exactly the same as menstrual cramps. The uterus has to expand to accommodate the growing fetus. When the pressure on the walls of the uterus increases excessively, cramps occur. As the pregnancy advances, you may experience cramps in your stomach and abdomen. This is because the digestive system starts adjusting to the new situation. Digestion slows down because food (fluids and nutrients) has to be passed on to the growing fetus.

In early pregnancy, cramps may be mild or severe. Cramps can also be caused due to hormonal changes that occur during the course of pregnancy. Levels of progesterone shoot up during pregnancy, and this may result in cramps.

Cramps can be relieved by applying heat or taking medication such as acetaminophen; however, you must consult a doctor before taking any medication during pregnancy.

Cramps in pregnancy can also be caused due to constipation. Since the process of digestion is slow during pregnancy, the body ends up adding more water to the bloodstream. This results in constipation and consequently cramping.

Excessive cramping can also be a sign of a serious condition called ectopic pregnancy. In this condition, the fertilized egg fails to reach the uterus and starts growing in the fallopian tubes. This can be painful and cause severe cramps. Though cramping is a normal sign of pregnancy, if it is accompanied by excessive bleeding, a doctor must be consulted.

Another common sign of pregnancy is nausea. Normally, nausea and vomiting occur between 5 and 15 weeks of pregnancy. Severity of nausea experienced varies for every woman. Mild nausea and vomiting during the course of pregnancy is termed as "morning sickness."

In most women, nausea is usually the worst in the 9th week of pregnancy, but improves in the third trimester.

Causes for nausea are attributed to psychological factors, changed hormone levels and adjustment of bodily organs and systems to the new situation. Other causes of nausea should also be considered, especially if vomiting starts after the 10th week of pregnancy and is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, headache, high blood pressure, constipation or enlarged thyroid.

Mild nausea does not require treatment; however, if any of these symptoms are seen, a doctor must be contacted immediately:

1. Repeated vomiting especially with blood.2. Symptoms of dehydration such as infrequent urination and darkened urine color.3. Inability to ingest food or to keep it in for 12 hours.4. Severe pelvic pain or abdominal cramping.

The aim of the treatment of pregnancy-related nausea is to allow the expectant mother to eat enough to get all the required nutrients.

Most women overcome cramps and nausea associated with pregnancy fairly well without requiring any medical treatment. Interestingly, it has been seen that women who experience mild nausea and vomiting during their pregnancy are less susceptible to miscarriages and stillbirths than women who don't show these symptoms.

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