S
igns of pregnancy are the most anticipated by every woman
who wanted to have a baby and they are every family’s dream. Also the pregnancy indicates that married
couples have good fertility rates and also indicates that they have no
significant health problems. With the arrival of the signs of pregnancy, the
presence of a baby in their family is only the matter of time. The family feels
more complete with the presence of the awaited baby.
But sometimes, the couple do not know very well about the
signs of pregnancy. They sometimes still confuse whether signs of pregnancy
(pregnancy symptoms). It is actually the sign of the coming period, because
many cases it happens that the signs of pregnancy are usually similar to the
signs of the coming of menstruation. Lack of awareness about this matter also
causes some cases of miscarriage.
This can happen to an activity or consumption of foods that
should not be done during early pregnancy times, when in fact she had become
pregnant. Lack of awareness of the signs of pregnancy will lead to preparation
for early pregnancy neglected. Many cases families got stressed because of the
signs that have been regarded as a sign of pregnancy test result was negative.
Sadly, because of this the pregnancy hope that they wait finally gone.
Many women considered that the signs of pregnancy can only
be seen from one thing, ie late menstruation. It is true that one of the signs
of pregnancy is delay of menstruation. However, late period is not only
caused by pregnancy, many things can be factors that influence it, diet, stress,
exhaustion, hormonal disorder etc. Well, in order to be know the accurate sign
of the pregnancy, we can look also the other symptoms such as:
1. Breast changes
If pregnancy occurs, the breasts will be enlarged, it is
caused by increased production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Also
breasts will also feel softer, and you have feeeling more sensitive sore or
painful when touched. Nipple will be enlarged have darker color. Sometimes
itchy. Veins on the breast will also be seen due to the tension in the breast.
At this time hormonal activity of HPL (Human Placental Lactogen) will occurs. This hormones produced by the body in pregnancy times to prepare the mother's milk for your baby when he/she born into the world.
2. The emergence of blood spots or spots, followed by stomach cramps
Blood spots appear before the coming menstrual period,
usually occurs between 8-10 days after ovulation. These blood spots caused by
implantation bleeding which is happen because of the attachment of the embryo
in the uterine wall.
The emergence of spotting blood during pregnancy is sometimes mistaken for menstruation. In addition, the release of blood spots are usually followed by stomach cramps. Stomach cramps will occur regularly on pregnancy. The abdominal cramps will continues until the second trimester of pregnancy, until the uterus lies at the center position whenever pelvis can provide support for it.
3. Nausea and vomiting (Morning sickness)
About 50% of women who experienced pregnancy will have these
signs. The trigger is an increase in sudden hormone in the bloodstream. The
hormone caused it is the HCG (Human chorionic gonadotrophin).
This hormone
increases also occurred in the urinary tract. Hence, the tool pack pregnancy
test work through the medium of urine.
This is done to measure the occurrence of increased levels of the hormone HCG.
Nausea usually disappears on the second trimester of pregnancy. If nausea and vomiting still occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy, you should consult this to your doctor, because it will interfere with your pregnancy.
Nausea and vomiting is common addressed as morning sickness because it usually occurs during the morning. But in reality, nausea and vomiting may occur in the afternoon and evening as well. Even morning sickness can also happened when the mother is certain to any smell or any fragrance.
4. Frequent urination
After menstruation delayed for one to two weeks, the desire to urinate more often than habit actually does. This is due to the developing fetus in the uterus presses the bladder and also to the increasement of circulation of blood. Because of this the bladder will filled faster causing desire to urinate more often.
Increasing hormones of pregnancy can improved sense of urination. Attention to not restrict or restrain to urinate. Additionally avoid dehydration by drinking fresh water to increasing fluid intake into the body.
5. Dizziness and headaches
Dizziness and headaches are often felt by pregnant women are caused by physical factors; tiredness, nausea, hunger and low blood pressure.
6. Fatigue and excessive sleepiness
Feeling tired and sleepy on pregnant women is caused by hormonal changes, also due to the increase of performance of some vital organs such as kidney, heart, and lungs.
These vital organs are not only working to meet the needs of mothers, but also for the growth and development of the fetus. The mother's stomach getting bigger also causing fatigue, which can be heavy for the mother's body.
7. Constipation
Constipation occurs due to the increase in the hormone progesterone. This hormone can relaxing the muscles of the uterus, which also resulted in the loosening of the muscles of the intestinal wall. This can causing constipation or difficult bowel movements.But the advantage of this situation is body can absorb better nutrition during pregnancy.
8. Frequent spitting (hyper salivation)
This sign of pregnancy is due to the effect of changes in
the hormone estrogen. Usually occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy. This
condition usually disappears after pregnancy on second trimester
9. The rise in basal body temperature
In the event of a pregnancy or ovulation, the mother's body
basal temperature will increase. This
conditions will persist during pregnancy this is normal. This condition will
stay prior to ovulation.
Signs of pregnancy (pregnancy symptoms) on this article is a
personal nature, not all women in early pregnancy have absolute signs mentioned
above, meaning that the enactment of pregnancy signs will be varied. To further
ensure, you have to do a pregnancy test, whether done at home using a test pack
or carried out in the lab doing tests on your blood.
