What You Should Know About Early Signs of Pregnancy and Symptoms of Pregnancy

June 20, 2009 by Josephine Archibald  
Filed under pregnancy

Initial symptoms of pregnancy can indeed cause a lot of excitement from the expectant parents. At this time the expectant mothers body is going to be going through some fairly severe changes so its good policy to know what to expect so that you can tackle the situation all the better.

Pregnancy can obviously take its toll emotionally as well as physically. You may feel really excited and positive one moment then the next exhausted and worried. With such emotions to deal with regularly it can lead to stress levels increasing.

Its perfectly normal to be feeling worried and upset as there are so many things to consider.

All sorts of questions are likely going through the expectant mothers mind and for that matter, father too will have his concerns and worries to deal with.

Before any examination or any tests can confirm pregnancy the body will react with a hormonal trigger that will begin to nourish the baby. The most common bodily changes can include the following:

1.Increases in the amount of urination. Because the uterus can start to press upon the bladder in the early months of pregnancy, the frequency of urination increases. Please be aware that urinary tract infections increase in such circumstances. It may be wise to wear panty liners to reduce embarrassing situations and to reduce any discomfort.

2.Increases in breast sensitivity. This is brought about by the increase in hormonal activity and the breasts will be heavier and more full. Using a good quality and well fitting bra can help to reduce any discomfort.

3.Times of dizziness. Blood sugar levels and energy levels vary a lot and can bring on dizziness. Quickly available healthy snacks such as dried fruit and yoghurt can help if this is the case for you. Try not to stand still for long periods.

4.Increased urination. This happens when the uterus presses upon the bladder in early months of pregnancy. Watch for any urinary tract infections at this time. Try to reduce fluid intake later in the day if you are going to the toilet regularly through the night. Using panty liners can reduce embarrassing moments and discomfort.

5.Breast sensitivity increase. Again, increased hormonal activity is often the cause of this symptom where the breasts will feel more full and heavier. A good fitting bra that offers good levels of support can help to somewhat alleviate sensitivity in the breasts.

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