Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

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Signs and symptoms of early pregnancy
Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy are hard to detect unless we are very focused on our body changes. Even the home pregnancy test cannot be relied upon at the early stage.
Most of the time, the signs and symptoms go unnoticed and it is only after a missed period that we begin to suspect that something is up.
If very attentive, a woman can see signs as early as 2 to 3 weeks after conception has taken place.
Below are some very early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Relate to yourself and see if it feels the same:

Feeling sudden breathlessness.This sudden faint feeling maybe due to the lack of oxygen due to it being used by the growing fetus

Fatigue. Don’t feel like working .
Headaches resulting from change in hormones
Tender breasts
Lower back aches
Cravings and food aversions
Constipation
Mood swings. You may feel short tempered and depressed at anything
Elevated Basal Body Temperature. If you have been keeping record of your body temperature in trying to get pregnant then you might be able to catch this sign as early as 2 weeks after conception. If it stays elevated after 2 weeks it is a sign of pregnancy

What You Need To Know About Being Pregnant.

If you follow the doctor's checklist of what to do, you will have a healthy pregnancy. we have tried to include some valuable information on this page to help you achieve your healthy pregnancy target.

It is essential that in such condition you get all the rest they need and deserve. Try to stick to your sleep routine so that you do not disrupt your rest. Try to get better quality sleep with little or no disruption. Build up a bedtime routine to help improve your sleep while pregnant. Usually, a warm shower before bedtime and a shoulder massage will result in a soothing sleep.

It is always a good thing to plan each and every stages of having a baby. Post pregnancy care is also not to be neglected. If you plan to breastfeed which is a very good thing, you may wish to consider the purchase of special garments which will facilitate your tasks. Specially designed clothes for discreet breastfeeding are eaily available and this may help you breastfeed your baby while you are travelling or away from home.

Appointment with your MD or Gynecologist must be respected and if you miss an appointment for whatsoever reason, you take another appointment as soon as possible. If you are in some sort of medication prescription then you must contact your doctor for his advice if you are oit of medicines until your next appointment.

Special care must be taken for your skin and hair. The imbalances in your body during pregnancy may make your skin more sensitive thus requiring additional care and precautions.

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It is a common pregnancy symptoms to feel nervous and a bit stressed. Sometimes, the pregnancy may be unexpected which result into more stress and tension. You suddenly find that there are lots of preparation to be done and may also need to spend some money in all that. So all these tensions add to the inherent body changes early pregnancy signs and symptoms that you are experiencing.

Both partners would feel tensed and they require the support of each other. Pregnancy does not only concern the women, it is the man also who undergoes through a lots of changes and require mental and psychological support from all sides.

It is a common practice that doctors order a series of lab tests to determine your fitness level and also to remedy things which need immediate medical attention. Among the lab tests, your doctor will test your tendency towards diabetes. This is important as some women may develop diabetes and hypertension during their pregnancy.

Other lab tests consist of test to detect signs and symptoms of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and HIV. Here again, it is good to detect the presence of such viruses in the woman's body so that treated can be given on time. This will protect the coming baby from such diseases and also cure the mum.

Craving for foods is another common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Some women have a craving desire to eat pickles, raw mangoes, tamarind fruits. They are not prohibited but should not be abused of as they contain high acidity level and may not be good for your stomach. High consumption of such fruits may also show some signs and symptoms of nausea and morning sickness.

Dehydration during pregnancy.

Make sure you are drinking lots of water, preferably a minimum of eight glasses per day. Drinking water will help to overcome heat and will also prevent dehydration. If it has been a while since you last drank water, it is high time that you drink again even if you do not feel thirsty. In all cases it is preferable to drink water instead of juices or soda. Howver, no sugar added fruit juices can also be taken with some moderation

Excessive nausea and vomiting can show the signs and symptoms of dehydration. This must be taken seriously as loss of fluids can be dangerous for both the women and her unborn baby. Fluids replacement must be immediately started. In more serious cases, intravenous fluids replacement is done at day care centres or at the hospital. During summer, the heat and rise in temperature may cause excessive sweating, this can also lead to dehydration symptoms. Again ORS (Oral Re-hydration Salts) which are easily available at the pharmacies can be very helpful. Most ORS are safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding mums. Check with the pharmacists if the brand you are buying is totally safe for pregnant women and recommended for the treatment of signs and symptoms of pregnancy related dehydration.

Skin is elastic, but it can only stretch to a certain point. A growing belly during this stage may show signs and symptoms of itchiness, which is completely normal. Avoid hot showers as this can further prolonge the itchiness. Very mild showers would be ok. The hot water will remove natural skin oils and make the skin more vulnerable to itchiness. Moisturizers may be helpful in such cases and you may consider loose clothing. Scratching the itchy parts may cause bruises and more irritation.