Top 25 Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy You Should Be Aware Of
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Are you trying to conceive? Does an existing health condition cause you worry? The main reason any pregnant woman worries about her term is lack of accurate information and guidance. Pregnancy is an important period in any woman’s life, and sometimes certain signs and symptoms can bother you.
So, how can you be better prepared? By knowing the exact signs and symptoms of pregnancy and what they mean. That is where this post can help you. Read on to stay prepared!
Top 25 Pregnancy Symptoms:
You may worry unnecessarily about whether or not you are pregnant. See if you experience any or more of the 25 signs and symptoms mentioned below. Also, remember that not all signs and symptoms may always mean you are pregnant. Speak to your doctor before making an assumption.
1. Missed Your Period:
This is one of the first signs that most women experience when they become pregnant. In many cases, you may not even realize that you missed a period for almost a month! Pregnancy will stop your periods for now. However, there are various other reasons that can lead to a missed period. Sudden weight gain or weight loss can be a crucial reason you may miss your period. In some cases, stress and over-exertion can also lead to a missed period. If you have suddenly started exercising a lot, it could make you miss your period. Anorexia, bulimia or other eating related disorders can also cause the same. Certain medications, especially those meant for birth control, can also cause a delay in periods (1). This is one of the early pregnancy symptoms.
[ Read: Early Symptoms Of Pregnancy Before Missed Period ]
2. Different Or Unusual Menstrual Period:
You mostly know your flow and regularity of periods, as they have a certain pattern. If you are pregnant, you may experience a period that is different from your regular periods. It could be a change in flow, duration or even the number of days it lasts. There are various other reasons that could cause a change in your menstrual period. If you notice anything irregular or unusual, speak to your doctor about it (2).
[ Read: Best Ways To Detect Your Pregnancy ]
3. Feeling Nauseous:
One of the first signs of pregnancy is Nausea. Nausea, or the feeling that you are about to vomit, is very common during pregnancy. Even though it is called morning sickness, you can experience nausea at any time of the day, or even at night. Almost anything can make you feel nauseous. It could be something cooking or a certain dish or even your regular perfume (3).
4. Sudden Cramps Like Periods:
Sudden cramps that feel a lot like your period pains could be a sign of an early pregnancy. Once you conceive, the fertilized egg attaches to the wall of your uterus. It can lead to sudden cramps in the early weeks of pregnancy. You may mistake this to be the starting of your period, which may not happen in case you are pregnant (4).
5. No Or Less Interest In Sex:
When you are pregnant, your body goes through a lot of hormonal changes. It can cause a decrease in your sex drive and you may want less or no sex at all. Various other reasons, like fatigue, stress, medications or excessive exercise can also sometimes cause a decrease in sexual interest (5).
[ Read: How To Know When You Are Ovulating ]
6. Tenderness In Breasts:
Changes in your breast will be one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. You may experience a kind of tenderness or soreness in your breasts. It could be around the nipple area or the entire breast. Touching your breasts at this time could be quite uncomfortable (6).
7. Changes In Your Nipple:
You may notice certain changes in your nipples when you are pregnant. Your nipples could turn darker or even larger. You can also notice small spots on your skin like goose bumps around the nipple area. The area around your areola may show white spots that look like pimples. Do not worry, as these are very normal signs of pregnancy (7).
8. Your Breasts Will Feel Heavier:
When you are pregnant, you will also see some changes in your breast size. The tissues inside your breasts will start getting ready for the stage of nursing, and hence your breasts may feel fuller and heavier. Look for a good maternity or nursing bra that offers proper support (8).
9. Urinate More:
When you are pregnant, you may notice an increase in the number of times you urinate. It may start during the early weeks of pregnancy and continue till you deliver. In the first few weeks, your body will remove the extra blood and fluid through your kidneys. As your pregnancy progresses and your baby grows, you will feel more pressure on your bladder. It will make you want to urinate more often (9).
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