Other Pregnancy Symptoms
Other early pregnancy symptoms include nausea, spotting, fatigue, breast tenderness, frequent urination and light headedness

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Pregnancy Symptoms

In addition to the change in monthly cycle, here are a few of the other early pregnancy symptoms that you can expect to notice:

Pregnancy Symptoms 1 : Nausea
Nausea coupled with vomiting are often early signs of pregnancy and can start within a few weeks of conception. Although this is referred to as “Morning Sickness”, it can actually hit during any time of the day. Often it will affect you at the same time of day each day for a number of weeks. If this happens in the morning, before rolling out of bed, nibble on a few salted crackers. Even if you do not feel like it, you will be amazed at how well this works to curb the nausea. When dealing with Morning Sickness throughout the day, eat six small meals, and be sure to avoid spicy, fatty, or salty foods. By eating frequent small meals, you will never feel too hungry or too full. Snacking on a protein or carbohydrate before going to bed may also help alleviate the feeling of nausea. Some women never experience more than a simple upset stomach that lasts only days while the majority of women feel nauseated heavily during the first few weeks, and then on and off for the first trimester. If you find that you are overly nausea, contact your doctor who may be able to give you something to take to help alleviate the problem. Additionally, you need to be sure you are drinking plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated.

Pregnancy Symptoms 2 : Spotting
Sometimes, a slight spotting will occur approximately 8 to 10 days after ovulation, meaning that it can happen within a few days of conception. Typically, this light amount of bleeding is not painful like you might experience with a full-blown menstrual cycle, and is not doing any harm. This spotting is caused by the fertilized egg as it attaches itself to the endometrial lining of the uterus.

Pregnancy Symptoms 3 : Fatigue
In the early part of pregnancy, a feeling of overwhelming fatigue is quite common and annoying. This most often occurs around the third to fourth week and will most likely last until the second trimester at which time you will experience a sudden burst of energy. This feeling of exhaustion is caused by a rise in the hCG hormone along with constant changes taking place in your body. If possible, take a short nap in the afternoon. If you work, you might talk to your employer to see a quiet, private place is available where you can rest during your lunch hour. For some women, this is only a minor irritant but for others, it can be debilitating. This fatigue is normal and you have no reason to be alarmed. Do the best you can by resting, eating healthy foods, and eventually, the fatigue will start to let up.

Breast Tenderness : Pregnancy Symptoms 4
Generally, during the first month of conception, you will start to experience tenderness in one or both breasts. This symptom is also caused by the increase in hCG, and while uncomfortable initially, be reassured that the tenderness will eventually go away. You will find that even a slight touch will cause discomfort, and your breasts may begin to swell. The veins in the breast become more visible and the nipples may darken in color and become more erect. Not much can be done other than to wear a good, cotton bra that provides adequate support. You might also try alternating warm and cool compresses to see if you find relief. If the tenderness is severe, which is rare, you should talk to your doctor about other options.

Pregnancy Symptoms 5 : Frequent Urination
Sometimes treated as the “joke” of pregnancy, valid reasons exist as to why you are making more and more trips to the bathroom. Even during the first few weeks of pregnancy, the uterus is beginning to swell as it makes room for the growing fetus. This growth puts pressure on the uterus, which in turn, adds pressure to the bladder. Once this occurs, the bladder is over-stimulated, which then triggers the urge to urinate. Unfortunately, this one symptom does not go away. In fact, as the fetus grows, you will find that you are making more trips.

Pregnancy Symptoms 6 : Light-Headedness or Fainting
This symptom can occur during the first few months as your body changes. Because you are now nourishing another life, your body will need an increased supply of blood sugars, which are the primary source of food for the fetus. If you do not eat frequent, small amounts, your blood sugar levels may drop, making you feel dizzy or light-headed. A great solution is to keep a package of crackers or pretzels in your purse or car. As soon as you start to feel a dizzy spell coming on, nibble on the food to help level your blood sugar.

While you might experience several of the common symptoms of pregnancy well before have a test done, and even after the HPT indicates pregnancy, you need to visit your doctor for not just confirmation, but also other tests to ensure that both you and the fetus are and will remain healthy. If you are pregnant, you can start preparing emotionally and physically for the big event. As you can imagine, this one symptom of pregnancy is one that most women gladly welcome. Other symptoms of pregnancy will appear as you enter the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy. If you are experiencing any or all of these, realize that what you are feeling is perfectly normal and that you are on the path to an incredible experience.

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