Have you heard those stories about women who go to the hospital thinking they have stomach pains only to find out they are in labor? That’s how unique every woman’s pregnancy is. One woman may feel every symptom immediately, while another feels nothing for weeks or months.
There are a few common pregnancy symptoms. Let’s take a look at the top seven.
1. A Missed Period
A missed period is usually the first symptom of pregnancy. However, there can be a change in a woman’s monthly cycle because of stress, an increase in exercise, or a hormone imbalance. If you typically have an irregular menstrual cycle, it can be difficult to tell.
2. Tender, Swollen Breasts
The increase in hormones causes your breasts to feel more sensitive and sore. You may notice your breasts have gotten larger, and your bra feels tighter than usual. The discomfort usually decreases in a few weeks.
3. Nausea With or Without Vomiting
Although it’s called morning sickness, nausea can happen at any time of the day or night. Once again, pregnancy hormones likely cause the feeling. There are various levels of nausea. Some women vomit due to nausea. Other women feel nauseous but never vomit.
4. Increased Urination
During pregnancy, your body increases its blood supply. This increase causes the kidneys to process extra fluid in the bladder, which ultimately causes the need to urinate more often.
5. Fatigue
High levels of progesterone may cause you to feel exhausted. Like other symptoms, this one tends to go away after the first trimester but may return in the third.
6. Moodiness
As you can see, hormones play a significant role in pregnancy symptoms. Hormonal changes in your body can cause moodiness whether you are pregnant or not. You may find yourself unusually emotional and weepy. Mood swings can occur throughout your pregnancy.
7. Light Spotting
You may think light spotting is cause for concern, but it is actually quite common. Light spotting is also called implantation bleeding. It happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus.
Are You Wondering if You’re Pregnant?
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, come to Pregnancy Resources for free and confidential pregnancy services. An RN administers free pregnancy testing so you can be confident you’re receiving accurate results.
If your pregnancy test is positive, we’ll schedule you for a free and confidential limited OB ultrasound. Don’t skip this vital step because experts estimate as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage.
Because it takes a woman’s body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels, it is possible to get a positive test result and no longer be pregnant. An ultrasound determines if your pregnancy is viable (developing) or if you have had a miscarriage.
Schedule an appointment at Pregnancy Resources for your free and confidential pregnancy test and ultrasound. Don’t worry and wonder–we’re here to help you.