Recognizing Early Signs of Pregnancy

All About Signs of Pregnancy

Early signs of pregnancy are not just one or two but as many as ten. These signs appear around one week after conception, when the fertilized egg implants in the uterus.

Here are some of the most common signs when expecting a baby:

1. Light Spotting
2. More Frequent Urination
3. Elevated Body Temperature
4. Missing a Menstrual Period
5. Fatigue
6. Cramping
7. Nausea
8. Tender Nipples and Breasts
9. Darker Areolas
10. Constipation

Not everyone will experience these early signs of pregnancy. If you do observe one or more of these or you feel pregnant even without these signs, use a home pregnancy test and make a blood or urine pregnancy test by the doctor.

As sooner you know about your pregnancy from the doctor as earlier you can start taking care of yourself and prepare for the future.

If this is your first pregnancy, you may or may not, know about the signs of ectopic pregnancy, or tubal pregnancy. Here's a quick review on the dangers of a ectopic pregnancy.

With ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg never makes it inside the uterus. It begins to develop outside of the uterus, mostly developing in the fallopian tube.

Left to itself, a tubal pregnancy can cause severe damage to the fallopian tube. This can create circumstances that make it difficult to get pregnant in the future.

Ectopic pregnancy symptoms can include vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and severe abdominal pain. Other ectopic pregnancy symptoms are quite similar to the normal signs of being pregnant. These include nausea or morning sickness, tiredness, a missed menstrual period, and breast tenderness. This can make diagnosis somewhat difficult.

If it can be treated early on, then the risks to your health and future pregnancies are greatly reduced. By keeping yourself aware of the signs of ectopic pregnancy you can eliminate potential health risks.