One of the first signs of pregnancy are nausea, headache, nervousness, fatigue. Until the doctor confirms for sure that you are expecting a baby, you should keep in mind that these symptoms can be caused by other factors.
Sensation of fetal movements
The pregnant woman does not feel the movements of the fetus before the 16th week. Fetal movements are usually felt between the 16th and 22nd week. They are often confused with gas caused by gastrointestinal contractions of the intestines.
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is not always a sign of pregnancy. It can be due to stress and tension. Have food poisoning or another type of stomach upset. Calls for nausea in pregnant women begin between the second and eighth weeks of conception.
Frequent urination
Frequent urination is a sign of pregnancy and starts around six to eight weeks after conception. Other reasons that can cause you to go to the toilet more often for a small need are diabetes, urinary tract infections, taking diuretics, consuming more fluids.
Swollen breasts
The breast change in pregnant women occurs between the first and sixth weeks of conception. The sensation is of swollen, hard and painful breasts. This condition does not always mean that you are expecting a baby. It could be due to taking birth control pills, an upcoming period, or a more serious problem.
Delaying Menstruation
This is the first thing that should prompt you to take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, the delay in the monthly cycle may be due to hormonal problems, stress, diet, breastfeeding, excessive weight gain and others.
The darkening of the areolas
Darkening of the areolas is normal for pregnant women and starts in the first weeks of pregnancy and continues until its end. But if you have a hormonal imbalance, it can also be the cause of their darkening.
What kinds of foods do you crave
Pregnant women often crave sour, s alty, sweet foods. As soon as they see someone eating something delicious, they immediately want to eat it too. This is normal. But on the other hand, the constant desire for food with different flavors can be caused by stress, depression, poor nutrition or impending menstruation.
Frequent headache
Headaches during pregnancy are usually caused by higher estrogen levels. Other reasons that can lead to this discomfort are dehydration, eye strain, upcoming menstruation, stress, and more.
Back pain
During pregnancy there are a number of ailments, among which are back pains and tension. But this does not always mean that if you suffer from such pains, you are pregnant. They can be due to a number of physical factors, pregnancy not being one of them.
Constant feeling of tiredness
One of the first signs of pregnancy is fatigue and sleepiness, which is due to rising progesterone levels. You may also feel tired in the presence of stress, depression, illness, lack of iron, problems with the thyroid gland.
