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Early Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy – Dr Neelima Mantri

by | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog, Gynecologist

Are you pregnant? This is a question we ask to others and get vague answers if they haven’t seen a doctor. Doctors assessment are one of the surest way to find it but there are plenty of signs to read and make an inference on the pregnancy. Let’s take a close look at the Pregnancy symptoms that may allude to the idea that you are pregnant. Pregnancy symptoms can also vary in their intensity, frequency and duration. For some women, the pregnancy symptoms can arise in the first weeks of pregnancy. Also, the pregnancy symptoms can sometimes be similar to the routine pre-menstrual discomforts.

The Easy to read Pregnancy symptoms:

Tender Swollen Breast:
Owing to pregnancy, hormonal changes leads to breasts becoming tender, tingly or sore. After two weeks of conception, breasts may fell heavier and fuller.

Fatigue:
Fatigue and tiredness are one of the leading symptoms of the pregnancy. During early pregnancy, levels of the hormone progesterone soar. In high enough doses, progesterone can put you to sleep.

Slight Bleeding:
The bleeding is an early symptom of the pregnancy. Also known as implantation bleeding, it occurs when the fertilised egg gets attached to the lining of the uterus. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in colour than a normal period and doesn’t last as long.

Nausea:
Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, is one of the classic symptoms of pregnancy. Pregnant woman is very sensitive to bad odour, cigarette smell, perfume smell and lead to nausea easily. This is one of the most common and easy to recognize symptoms of the pregnancy in the woman.

Headaches:
Early in pregnancy, increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes may trigger recurrent, mild headaches.

Mood Swings:
Mood swings are common among pregnant woman and the fluctuation of moods in woman leads to emotional changes in the woman. Sometimes, the woman would be weeping.

Missed Period:
This possible sign of pregnancy is often what causes women to search for more details about the other pregnancy symptoms.

Faintness and Dizziness:
As your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops, you may feel lightheaded or dizzy. Early in pregnancy, faintness also may be triggered by low blood sugar.

The above early signs of pregnancy help the woman get mentally prepared for the days to come of joy. Once the result is positive, make sure to drop down to the Dr Neelima Mantri, one of the best Gynaecologist and Obstetrician in Mumbai for further consultation and advise on how to take care of the unborn baby and herself.

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