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One of the most commonly “googled” phrases in the world is, “How will I
know if I am pregnant? Although there are definite, undeniable signs once
you are further along in your pregnancy, pregnancy symptoms earlier on in
pregnancy can be more subtle. Not every woman will experience the same
symptoms, at the same severity level either, so it is important to keep in
mind that there is no “one size fits all” symptom guide that is 100%
accurate for all women. You may have all of these symptoms and not be
pregnant or have none of them and be pregnant. All bodies are different and
handle pregnancy differently.
The most straight forward symptom that a woman is pregnant is the lack of a
menstrual cycle. Women menstruate to rid their bodies of the rich uterine
lining that is built each month to support any potential pregnancies. If
after ovulation a woman is not pregnant, that lining will be shed in the
form of a monthly period. The absence of a period is a good indication that
a woman might be pregnant. Be advised that it is possible for a period to be
late, due to changes in stress level or diet and it is not always a
guarantee that you have missed your period because you are pregnant.
Other more subtle symptoms of pregnancy include increased urination
frequency and breast tenderness. Almost immediately after conception, a
woman’s body begins producing different hormones at increased levels. These
hormones can cause changes to a woman’s body that are fairly dramatic and
immediate. Some women report that they have seen a noticeable increase in
the size of their breasts and that their breasts feel heavy and tender. In
addition, even in the very earliest days of pregnancy, many women find
themselves feeling profoundly tired and suddenly taking naps or going to bed
much earlier than they normally would. Though these symptoms may be
attributable to other causes, when put all together, they point pretty
strongly to a pregnancy.
Though there is no one simple symptom that works for everyone, rest assured
that, before too long, you will know whether or not you are expecting a
bundle of joy. Early pregnancy tests can now be taken as early as the first
day of a missed period, and are much more reliable than they have been ever
before.
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