Every woman’s pregnancy experience, just like every woman, is unique. Some women feel every symptom immediately, while others don’t feel anything for weeks or months.
Stories have even been told of women showing up at the hospital with stomach pains only to discover they’re having a baby! For most women, however, there are some common pregnancy symptoms.
If you’re wondering if you are pregnant, and you’re experiencing some weird symptoms, you may be pregnant. Contact Calaveras Pregnancy Center for free, confidential pregnancy testing and an on-site ultrasound referral. We can provide answers.
According to the Mayo Clinic, these are the top signs of pregnancy:
Symptom #1: A Late Period
A missed period is usually the first symptom of pregnancy. If your periods are irregular, it can be hard to know whether you’re late or you’re pregnant. A hormone imbalance, excessive exercise, rapid weight gain or loss, and stress can also cause a change in your menstrual cycle.
Symptom #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.
Symptom #3: Nausea With or Without Vomiting
Despite being called “morning sickness,” nausea can happen at any time of the day or night. It usually begins around month one or two. Once again, pregnancy hormones likely cause the feeling. There are various levels of nausea, which may cause you to vomit.
Symptom #4: Increased Urination
The amount of blood in your body increases during pregnancy, causing your kidneys to process extra fluid in your bladder. As a result, you will feel the need to visit the bathroom more often.
Symptom #5: Fatigue
Feeling tired is one of the top symptoms women feel early in pregnancy. A rapid rise in the hormone progesterone could be to blame. Like other symptoms, this one tends to go away after the first trimester but may return in the third.
Symptom #6: Moodiness
Hormonal changes in your body can cause moodiness, whether you are pregnant or not, but pregnant women often find themselves experiencing waves of emotion. Mood swings can occur throughout your pregnancy.
Symptom #7: Food Aversions and Cravings
From being unable to stand the smell of tomatoes or coffee to craving pickles and ice cream, pregnancy is known for sensitivity to smells and tastes. Like most other pregnancy symptoms, you can chalk these food preferences up to hormonal changes.
Are You Wondering if You’re Pregnant?
If some of these symptoms sound familiar, you may be pregnant. Come to Calaveras Pregnancy Center for a free and confidential professional-grade pregnancy test. We’ll refer you for a free, on-site limited ultrasound if your test is positive.
You won’t want to skip an ultrasound. Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. Many miscarriages occur in the first trimester (13 weeks).
It’s possible to get a false positive pregnancy test after you’ve miscarried, so an ultrasound is essential to determine if your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve miscarried.
Schedule an appointment at Calaveras Pregnancy Center for free and confidential pregnancy services. Don’t worry and wonder–we’re here to help you.
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