For a woman who is anxious to start a family, the news of a pregnancy brings overwhelming joy. Learning that you are pregnant is the first step in an incredible life journey. While a doctor should be consulted to confirm a pregnancy and deliver good pre-natal care, knowing the early symptoms of a pregnancy can give you a head start. Keep in mind that symptoms vary in strength as well as onset. We’ve all heard stories of women who carry a baby to term without ever knowing she was pregnant, but these anecdotes represent a tiny minority of women. It is true, however, that pregnancy symptoms are easily confused as side effects of other ailments, so be sure to let your doctor know if you are experiencing any of the following:

– Missed period: A missed menstrual cycle is a good clue that you may be pregnant. For women with regular periods, being even just one day late should make you suspicious. Note that some women continue to observe light bleeding throughout their first trimester, so you cannot rely solely on your menstrual cycle to clue you in about a pregnancy.

– Breast tenderness: Swelling and tenderness of the breasts is common among pregnant women and can begin as early as a week after conception. If you cannot identify any physical exertion that can account for the tenderness, like weight lifting or heavy yard work, pregnancy may be the source.

– Morning sickness: Nausea is the second most common pregnancy symptom. Unlike the title of ‘morning sickness’ suggests, vomiting is not limited to the early morning. As your body changes to accommodate the growth of your baby, you may suffer from an upset stomach. This begins 2 weeks to 2 months into the pregnancy and can continue until you give birth. Some women are more susceptible to morning sickness than others, and the symptom is unpredictable from pregnancy to pregnancy.

– Fatigue: Just as a pregnant woman has to ‘eat for two,’ she has to provide the energy for two as well! You can expect to feel more tired when you are pregnant, with your energy draining more rapidly even just a week after conceiving. Be sure to gets lots of rest, and make sleep a priority. Unlike the other symptoms of pregnancy, children continue to place a heavy demand on your energy until they are old enough to be independent. Ignoring your fatigue can lead to health problems and pregnancy complications, so make healthy decisions to ensure the safety of your baby.

– Aches and Pains: The stress that a pregnancy places on your body can lead to a number of aches and pains. Back pain is especially common as your center of mass shifts. Finding a comfortable sitting position may require a new chair or back support. You can also try strengthening your lower back muscles with a series of simple exercises before conceiving if you have the luxury of planning ahead. There are certainly plenty of causes of backaches that are unrelated to pregnancy, but don’t dismiss this symptom if there is any possibility that you are pregnant.

– Food Cravings: Food cravings are often the most salient of pregnancy symptoms, simply because they are an odd departure from long-standing eating habits or routines. The odd combinations of flavors that pregnant women report craving are sometimes funny and inexplicable, but no one is going to deny a pregnant woman the food she desires! Food cravings can last the duration of the pregnancy and may shift over time. If you notice your nutritional habits changing rapidly, consider taking a pregnancy test at your earliest convenience.

Author Bio: Doc. No.: CBFADS729 Colby Brister is a writer for My Baby Bedding Shop and he would like if you check out his Glenna Jean Crib Bedding and Glenna Jean Isabella Collection and his Glenna Jean McKenzie collection.

Category: Parenting
Keywords: Early,Pregnancy,Detection