Symptoms of Being Pregnant

So you think you might be pregnant and want to know what the symptoms of being pregnant are?

Here’s a big list for common symptoms of being pregnant:

• A Missed Menstrual Period – A Missed period is an early sign of pregnancy and is the first indicator that conception has occurred. Some women claim that they know that they are pregnant before they miss their period.
• Morning Sickness –Morning sickness and nausea is a sign that a woman is pregnant. Women claim that they have nausea before they expect the end of their monthly cycle and any before other symptoms. Eating crackers before getting up from the bed and taking small meals instead of 3 big meals can help in reducing this sickness problem.
• Tender Breasts – This is another symptom. While tender breasts are a symptoms appearing before your menstrual cycle but not the enlargement of your breasts. Sore and swollen breasts with painful sensations can be the early sign of pregnancy.

• Fatigue – You might get extremely fatigued and drained out. This is due to hormonal changes taking place but taking rest during day and a peaceful nap helps in getting rid of this feeling.

• Frequent Urination –You will have a great urge to pee frequently and this symptom appears between 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy.

• Headaches –These are unbearable especially during pregnancy. Don’t forget that it is a temporary condition and will disappear with time considerably by the end of third or fourth month. There may be other medical problems causing headaches. These begin in the 6^th week of pregnancy but can be diminished by taking adequate sleep. Preeclampsia or toxemia can occur with headaches and is dangerous for pregnant women. If you are pregnant and experiencing these symptoms you must contact your doctor.

• Spotting – Spotting in pregnancy is experienced by many women. It is different from that of regular periods and occurs when an egg implants itself at the lining of uterus. This implantation does not last too long. If you are pregnant and experiencing spotting frequently then consults the doctor because it can also be an early indication of miscarriage.

• Light Headedness – Few pregnant women also experience faintness and light headedness. This is not an issue past the fourth month of pregnancy.

• Constipation – Hormonal changes slow down the digestion of food resulting in constipation. Drinking plenty of water and exercising can help pregnant women to avoid constipation. They must ask the doctor about the recommended exercises for them.

• Heartburn – Heartburn can be a symptom in months 1-9. During first four months hormonal changes cause heart burn.  During 5-9 months the baby starts pressurizing the mother’s internal organs. But taking smaller meals at smaller intervals and remaining in the upright position after eating can help to reduce heart burn.

In Conclusion

By the end of fourth month all these symptoms of being pregnant should start to disappear, and your anticipation should grow and joy of becoming mother will dominate everything! This is when your energy levels as well as the desire for food will return to the normal stage.