What to do if you accidentally get pregnant

Not all pregnancies are prepared. In fact, sometimes pregnancy is sudden and unexpected. There are many factors involved in an unexpected pregnancy, which makes many people worry about whether they can have the baby. After accidentally getting pregnant, considering that it is not the best time to get pregnant recently, some people will be very worried and anxious. So what are the symptoms of early pregnancy? How do we know we are pregnant?

What are the signs of an unexpected pregnancy?

By the time all women know they are pregnant, one month has actually passed. By checking whether they are pregnant, they can detect it through changes in their body.

1. Menopause

"Amenorrhea is the earliest and most important sign of early pregnancy." Married women of childbearing age with normal menstrual cycles should consider the possibility of pregnancy if their menstruation is overdue for more than 10 days. If the menstruation is amenorrhea for more than 2 weeks, they need to go to the hospital for examination.

2. Early pregnancy reaction

Most women may experience dizziness, fatigue, drowsiness, increased salivation, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting after 6 weeks of pregnancy. Vomiting often occurs in the early morning or on an empty stomach. Some pregnant women particularly like to eat acidic and cold foods. The above phenomena are called early pregnancy reactions, which usually disappear on their own around 12 weeks after pregnancy. For a few people, early pregnancy reactions are more severe and last longer.

3. Increased urination frequency

After 8 weeks of pregnancy, you may experience increased urination frequency, which is caused by the enlarged uterus compressing and irritating the bladder. After 12 weeks of pregnancy, the uterus extends beyond the pelvic cavity, the bladder is no longer compressed and irritated, and the symptoms of frequent urination will relieve themselves.

4. Breast changes

After pregnancy, under the joint stimulation of estrogen and progesterone, from the 8th week onwards, the breasts gradually grow larger, the color of the nipples and areola deepens, and dark brown nodules appear around the nipples. After 12 weeks, a small amount of clear milk will be secreted.

5. Changes in basal body temperature

Women who measure their basal body temperature can thus know the early stages of pregnancy. A woman's normal basal body temperature presents a bidirectional curve, that is, it is lower before ovulation and rises after ovulation. If there is no menstruation due, the body temperature will not drop after rising and will remain for more than 18 days, which indicates pregnancy.

What to do in case of unexpected pregnancy

1. Adjust your mentality and accept guidance from gynecologists

All pregnant women, especially young girls, need careful care, so keeping your pregnancy a secret is a risky proposition. The sooner you get medical care the better, and you should tell your doctor even if you can't face your parents. This is the time when you need a doctor's care and psychological counseling the most. You need professional doctors to help you reduce anxiety and make decisions that are beneficial to your lifelong health.

2. Artificial abortion should be performed as soon as possible

The purpose of abortion is to terminate pregnancy. The earlier you have an abortion, the safer it is. If the pregnancy period is less than three months, the operation is relatively simple and safe. After the operation, you can recover and be healthy as usual after a few days of rest. However, if the fetus is more than three months old, the situation is much more complicated, the operation is correspondingly more complicated, and the damage to the human body will also be aggravated.

3. Carefully take care of your body after surgery

(1) Try not to do any physical work after an abortion and stop any strenuous exercise for at least three days.

(2) If you experience heavy vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, vomiting, or high fever, you should seek medical attention immediately.

(3) Do not use tampons within two to three weeks.