What are the signs of early pregnancy?

Every woman may experience pregnancy and childbirth. During pregnancy, women must master some relevant health knowledge, which is more beneficial to their own body and the health of the baby. Today I will introduce to you in detail some symptoms of early pregnancy in women.

Arrest of menstruation: Generally, women of childbearing age with normal menstruation may be pregnant if their menstruation stops for more than two weeks after sexual intercourse. Arrest of menstruation is the earliest sign of pregnancy. The longer the delay, the greater the possibility of pregnancy. However, there are many reasons for amenorrhea, not just pregnancy, so it is best to get a diagnosis from a professional doctor, which is the safest.

Nausea and vomiting: Most pregnant women will inevitably experience varying degrees of nausea and vomiting during the first three months of pregnancy. The earliest reaction is fear of cold, followed by fatigue, drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, picky eating, preference for sour food, fear of greasy smell, increased saliva secretion, and even vomiting when getting up early. In severe cases, there are also symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and listlessness. Recommended reading: What are the methods for early pregnancy testing?

Changes in appetite: Some women begin to experience a change in appetite shortly after their period (1-2 weeks). I no longer like to eat my favorite food. Some people simply don’t want to eat or even feel like vomiting, and some people crave something sour. Generally speaking, these symptoms will disappear naturally after about half a month to a month.

Easy to get tired: In the early stages of pregnancy, many women feel tired, have no energy, and want to sleep. But this period will not last too long and will pass quickly. Generally speaking, women who have had enough sex life but still do not have their period a week after their menstrual cycle should go to the hospital to check their urine to see if they are pregnant.

Breast changes: After pregnancy, under the combined stimulation of estrogen and progesterone, the breasts will gradually grow larger, the color of the nipples and areolas will deepen, and dark brown nodules will appear around the nipples. After 12 weeks, a small amount of clear milk will be secreted.

Skin color changes: In the early stages of pregnancy, you may experience skin pigmentation or stretch marks on your abdominal wall, which will become more obvious in the later stages of pregnancy.

Vaginal mucosal discoloration: In the early stages of pregnancy, the vaginal mucosa may appear darker in color due to congestion, which can be determined by a doctor.

Frequent urination and the urge to defecate: After pregnancy, the uterus gradually grows larger and presses forward on the bladder. The amount of urine in the bladder becomes smaller and smaller, so when the urine accumulates to a certain level, there is a feeling of urge to urinate. The same situation also occurs in the large intestine. Once the large intestine is stimulated, there is a feeling of urge to defecate.

Measuring basal body temperature is the simplest and fastest method for diagnosing pregnancy. Generally speaking, the basal body temperature after pregnancy will be 0.3-0.5 degrees higher than usual.

Through the above introduction, everyone should now be clear about some physical signs when a woman is pregnant. If we understand and master this knowledge in advance, we can judge whether we are pregnant in time, which is also beneficial for protecting the body.