18 Sign and Symptoms of Pregnancy

 Do you want to know about the early sign and symptoms of the pregnancy before taking a pregnancy test?

Pregnancy

When a sperm fertilizes an egg after it is released from the ovary pregnancy occurs.

The fertilized egg moves down toward the uterus where implantation occurs.

When an egg implants successfully in a uterus then it results in pregnancy.

The total time of pregnancy is 40 weeks. Different changes occur in the body of a pregnant woman.

Early diagnosis leads to a healthy pregnancy. When a mother stays healthy she will give birth to a healthy baby so you should monitor your health and the health of the baby.

In this blog, you will know about different sign and symptoms of pregnancy.

18 Sign and Symptoms of Pregnancy:

There are some signs and symptoms of pregnancy that will help you to know about you are pregnant even before you take a pregnancy test. These symptoms are the following:

•        Missed periods

•        Spotting

•        Breast changes

•        Pregnancy-induced hypertension

•        Weight gain

•        Heartburn

•        Vomiting

•        Diarrhea

•        Headache

•        Anemia

•        Constipation

•        Depression

•        Insomnia

•        Acne

•        Stress 

•        Cramps

•        Back pain

•        Hip pain

Missed periods:

It is one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy. Missing periods don’t show that you are pregnant. Because it almost occurs when your menstruation cycle becomes irregular.

Many other health conditions cause late or missing periods. So this symptom not confirmed that you are pregnant. Visit your doctor and take a pregnancy test.

Spotting:

Spotting and light bleeding maybe occurring in early pregnancy after the implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus.

Bleeding may be a result of any infection that affects the surface of the cervix that is very sensitive during pregnancy.

Sometimes it leads to severe complications such as miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and placenta previa.

Breast Changes:

It is an important symptom of pregnancy. If you are pregnant your breast begins to tender, swollen, and heavy.

Nipples may become larger and areolae may darken.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension:

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common symptom of pregnancy. This occurs due to the following factors:

•        Overweight cause hypertension

•        Family history cause pregnancy-induced pregnancy

Weight Gain:

Weight gain is another symptom of pregnancy. Pregnant women gain 1 to 4 pounds in the first few months of pregnancy. 

Weight gain during pregnancy

Heartburn:

Heartburn is also a common symptom of pregnancy. During pregnancy, the valve between the stomach and esophagus relax.

Heartburn during pregnancy

As a result, stomach acid leaks cause heartburn.

Vomiting:

It is a common symptom of pregnancy that appears in the early months. Vomiting is a type of morning sickness.

Morning sickness during pregnancy

Morning sickness is caused due to an increased level of hormones.

Diarrhea:

Diarrhea is also a common symptom of pregnancy. It is caused due to different hormonal changes, different diets, and stress.

Diarrhea during pregnancy

If it lasts for many days, then must consult your doctor.

Headache:

It is a common symptom of pregnancy. It occurs due to changes in hormone levels and increased blood volume.

Headache during pregnancy

Anemia:

During pregnancy, women are at a high risk of anemia.

Anemia is a condition in which the body lack red blood cells and they don’t carry a sufficient amount of oxygen to your body tissues.

Anemia during pregnancy

Due to the anemia, a pregnant woman feels lightheadedness and dizziness. If it is not cured, then it increases the risk of low birth weight and premature birth.

Constipation:

It is caused due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. The change in hormones slows down your digestive system that results in constipation.

Constipation during pregnancy

Depression:

It is also a common symptom of pregnancy due to hormonal changes in the body. The biological and emotional changes cause depression.

Depression during pregnancy

Approximately 14 to 23% of women develop depression during pregnancy.

Insomnia:

Insomnia (lack of sleep) is another symptom of early pregnancy. This is caused due to stress, physical comfort, and most important the hormonal changes.

Insomnia during pregnancy

A balanced diet, yoga practice, and good sleeping habits help to cure insomnia.

Acne:

Acne is a temporary symptom of pregnancy.  It is caused due to high levels of androgen hormone.

Acne during pregnancy

Skin becomes oilier due to these hormones.  These hormones clog the pores that cause acne.

Stress:

Stress is a common symptom of pregnancy. It is caused due to hormonal changes that occur in the body.

Stress during pregnancy

Hormonal changes bring a lot of changes in your body, in your relationships. So all these things affect your mind that causes stress.

Cramps:

Muscles in your uterus contract and expand during pregnancy. So cramps are also a symptom of pregnancy.

The muscle contractions resemble menstrual cramps. Muscle cramps along with spotting and bleeding are a sign of serious issues like miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy

Back Pain:

Hormonal changes and stress on muscles both are the main cause of back pain in early pregnancy.

Back pain during pregnancy

After that increased weight and shifted center of gravity cause back pain. 

Hip Pain:

It is common during pregnancy. It can cause due to many causes like:

•        Pressure on ligaments

•        Changes in the posture during pregnancy

•        Heavier uterus

•        Sciatica

Hip-pain during pregnancy

Final Words:

If you have all these symptoms, then you must visit your doctor. Must take a pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy.

Early diagnosis of pregnancy is important for your health and your baby health.