Early Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Know

 Pregnancy marks a new mile stone in the life of a woman, especially the first pregnancy. Symptoms of pregnancy vary from woman to woman due to different hormonal levels and reactions. However, these are some early pregnancy symptoms that every woman should know. 

• Missed period

The first sign that announces pregnancy is missed period. Once you miss your period about a week after the expected date of a 28 days regular cycle, it is most likely that you have taken in, except there is an underlying health issue. 

• Mild cramping

Cramps can be mild or severe in some cases or might not be at all; studies have identified mild cramps on the lower abdomen as an early sign of pregnancy.

• Morning sickness

Due to hormonal changes, the body chemistry will be altered to accommodate the new introduction into the system. Morning sickness involves nausea and vomiting. It can be mild or very severe especially with first time pregnancy; it may even need hospitalization if it becomes very severe. 

• Fatigue

Fatigue is another symptom of early pregnancy due to increase in progesterone; feeling of tiredness and wanting to sleep through the day. The intensity differs from woman to woman depending on the level of progesterone pumped into the system. 

• Frequent constipation

Frequent constipation without an underlying health condition is an early symptom of pregnancy. The digestive system is slowed down once you take in, this will result into bloating and constipation. 

• Frequent Urination

Once pregnancy occurs, more blood is sent into the system giving the kidney extra work; as the kidney processes the extra blood, it sends more waste liquid into the bladder causing frequent urge to urinate.

• Tender or swollen breasts

Early symptoms of pregnancy come with different reactions due to hormonal changes and alterations. Tenderness and swollen breasts are another early pregnancy symptom a woman should know.

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