Frequent Pregnancy Symptoms
The previous symptoms are usually the first signs you experience when pregnant. There are other signs also commonly experienced by those who are expecting as well:
Backaches: Lower backaches are commonly reported by women who discover that they are pregnant. This symptom can occur with the onset of pregnancy, but it is often experienced later as the pregnancy progresses. This makes it an easy pregnancy symptom at week 27 to week 34.
Headaches: Experiencing headaches at the onset of pregnancy is another common early sign of pregnancy. Experts believe that the sudden rise of hormones in your body leads you to experience the headaches.
Headaches during pregnancy may also be caused by the increase of blood flow. There is an approximately 50% increase in the volume of blood flowing while you are expecting.
Frequent urination: Don’t be surprised if you feel like you have to pee more often. Increase urination starts for most people between 6 to 8 weeks.
You will find that increased urination will pick back up or continue throughout your pregnancy as the expanding baby and uterus place pressure on your bladder.
Food cravings or food aversions: The reason for certain food cravings or food aversions is not known. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself drawn to something you normally do not care for, or avoiding things that you normally like.
The food that expecting women crave or seek to avoid varies and are quite sporadic. It is alright to allow yourself the freedom to pursue those cravings and avoid the things you don’t want as long as you are getting the nutrition you need for a healthy pregnancy.
These cravings or aversions can occur early in pregnancy or anytime throughout your pregnancy.
Darkening of the Areolas: Some people lump darkening of the areolas into the symptom of pregnancy referred to as breast changes. That’s alright, it is important to note that if the areolas, area around your nipples, darkens, that is normal. It is a common occurrence within those who are expecting.
Mood Swings: Expecting mothers frequently experience mood swings. This believed to be primarily caused by the hormonal changes that affect the neurotransmitters of the brain. The types of mood swings can vary from woman to woman. Some may experience elevated highs and lows, whereas others alternate between states of happiness to states of depression or anxiety.
It is important to note that mood swings are normal; however, if you find yourself struggling with depression or extended periods of sadness, you should contact your healthcare provider. Some women prefer to go directly to a counsellor or mental health professional.
Pregnancy Symptom Alternatives
It is challenging already to determine if you are pregnant or not, but with symptoms of pregnancy varying from woman to woman and even pregnancy to pregnancy, it gets even more difficult. Additionally, most of the typical “pregnancy symptoms” can be explained by something else.
What else could it be?
A missed or delayed period, the most commonly reported first sign of pregnancy, could be caused by any of the following:
- Pending menstruation
- Excessive weight gain or loss
- Fatigue or exhaustion
- New workout regimen
- Hormonal imbalance
- Tension or stress
- Change in birth control usage
- Various illnesses
- Breastfeeding
Nausea or morning sickness, the second most frequently cited symptom of pregnancy, might be explained by one of the below:
- Food poisoning
- Tension or stress
- Anxiety
- Change in hormonal birth control
- Other stomach ailments
Tender or changing breasts, as the third most noted pregnancy symptom, might be triggered by any of the following:
- Hormonal imbalance
- Change in hormonal birth control
- Impending menstruation
Fatigue or tiredness can be brought on by any of the following:
- Tension or stress
- Exhaustion from working too hard
- Depression or other mental health struggles
- Common cold or flu
- New workout regimen
- Allergies or other ailments
- Lack of sleep
- Improper nutrition
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