15 Signs & Symptoms of Early Pregnancy Within The First Few Weeks video.

15 Signs & Symptoms of Early Pregnancy Within The First Few Weeks Natural Health Remedies
Knowing the signs and symptoms of pregnancy is important whether you’re looking to fall pregnant or not. For some women, certain symptoms are a sure indication of pregnancy, while other women may only experience one or two symptoms that are less noticeable. Your body is incredibly clever in that it can give you subtle hints that you’re pregnant before you’d even be able to pick it up on a test. We’ll be covering all the signs and symptoms of pregnancy to look out for in this video. 1. Tender, swollen breasts Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. As early as two weeks after conception, hormonal changes may make your breasts tender, tingly or sore. Additionally, your breasts may feel fuller and heavier. Some pregnant women report that their breasts were so uncomfortable that even touching them caused a sudden burst of pain. Of course, hormonal changes that come from starting your period can also cause breast tenderness, so don’t judge your likelihood of pregnancy off this symptom alone. 2. Fatigue Feeling tired or fatigued also ranks high among early symptoms of pregnancy. During your very beginning stages of pregnancy, levels of a hormone called progesterone skyrocket. In high enough doses, progesterone can put you to sleep – almost as if it knows that you won’t be getting much of it at all nine months down the line! At the same time, lower blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and increased blood production may team up to sap your energy during your pregnancy. So if you find yourself absolutely wiped out by the afternoon, or taking frequent naps all of a sudden, you may be pregnant. 3. Slight bleeding or cramping Bleeding during pregnancy isn’t normally a good sign, apart from during your first few weeks after conception. Sometimes a small amount of spotting or bleeding is even one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. It’s known as implantation bleeding, and happens when the fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus, about 10 to 14 days after fertilisation. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in colour than a normal period and doesn't last as long. Some women also experience abdominal cramping early in pregnancy. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps, and you can usually soothe them by taking a warm bath or placing a hot water bottle on the affected area. 4. Nausea with or without vomiting Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, is perhaps one of the most well-known signs of pregnancy. Unfortunately, this means that you’ll probably experience a bit of morning sickness yourself when you first fall pregnant. For some women, the queasiness begins as early as two weeks after conception. Nausea seems to stem at least in part from rapidly rising levels of oestrogen, which causes the stomach to empty more slowly. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so various odours - such as foods cooking, perfume or cigarette smoke - could cause waves of nausea in early pregnancy. Combatting morning sickness is possible, though some women experience it a lot worse than others. 5. Food aversions or cravings One of the most interesting things about being pregnant is developing cravings and aversions to the most unexpected of foods. When you first fall pregnant, you might find yourself turning up your nose at certain foods, such as coffee or fried foods. Meat, eggs, milk, onions and spicy foods are all popular turn-offs for pregnant women, too. For some women, just the smell of certain foods is enough to make them sick. Food cravings are just as common during early pregnancy. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes - especially in the first trimester, when hormonal changes are the most dramatic. Peanut butter, chocolate, ice cream, and even plain old ice are popular cravings amongst pregnant women. Some women actually crave spicy foods, too, as opposed to finding them unpleasant. 6. Headaches Early in pregnancy, increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes may trigger frequent, mild headaches. Headaches are common in the first trimester, and can even be a sign of hunger or dehydration, or associated with caffeine withdrawal. If you’re struggling with headaches during pregnancy, it may help to massage your shoulders and neck or hold an ice pack to your head. Your headache might also be caused by an increase in blood sugar, which you can maintain by eating smaller, more frequent portions throughout the day. 7. Constipation Constipation is another common early symptom of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes food to pass more slowly through the intestines, which can cause changes to toilet habits. Signs of constipation include having fewer than three bowel movements per week, bloating, and painful bowel movements.

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