Common symptoms of pregnancy
Posted on October 6th, 2009 in Health News
There are many symptoms and discomforts of pregnancy, especially the first few months. But every woman and every pregnancy is different. Here we tell you what is normal when you are pregnant.
Common symptoms of pregnancy
Amenorrhea
While there may be other reasons (such as stress or other problems), if you delay is possible you’re pregnant, especially if your period is regular.
Boobs painful, swollen and darker
About three weeks after the date of conception, you may feel swelling, tenderness and some pain in the breasts, especially in the nipple area due to the action of estrogen and progesterone. The areola around the nipples becomes darker.
Light spots and / or discharge
At 8 or 10 days after ovulation, the cervix is building your mucous plug to block the hole, so the baby does not acquire infections. You may notice an increase in vaginal discharge, but no odor, itching or burning under normal conditions.
Tiredness
Most pregnant women feel more tired because for the first few weeks you start to produce more blood to carry nutrients to the fetus.
Nausea or vomiting
Are presented by the increase of hormones, estrogen, progesterone and metabolic changes.
Frequent urination
Your uterus grows. While still low, increasingly push the bladder, so they feel need to urinate more often.
Other effects of pregnancy
Weight Gain
The average weight pregnant should gain between 22 and 30 lbs (10 to 14 kg) in total, but most of this increase in recent months.
Constipation and hemorrhoids in pregnancy
The effect of hormones in the digestive system and the pressure of growing uterus on the intestines, causing constipation. During the last trimester of pregnancy, the enlarged uterus increases pressure on the rectum and cause hemorrhoids. Do not take laxatives or remedies without consulting a physician.
Gastric Acidity
It occurs when digested food are pushed from the stomach into the esophagus. It’s a myth that has to do with the amount of baby hair.
Cravings, odors
You can experience cravings during pregnancy or reject foods because your sense of smell becomes more sensitive. What is abnormal is that you fancy things like soil, ash, clay, chalk, ice, laundry starch, baking soda, soap, toothpaste, paint chips from walls, plaster, wax, coffee beans or even cigarette butts. This behavior is called pica and deserves to consult the doctor.
Difficulty breathing
This occurs during the third trimester because the fetus is occupying more space in the abdomen.
Dizziness and headache (headache)
Although more frequent in the morning, the dizziness may occur at any time of day, especially if it comes with low frequency and the level of blood sugar, you have headaches. It is abnormal, severe pain, especially accompanied by high blood pressure or swelling.
Backache
Effect of increasing your abdomen and weight gain. It usually affects the sciatic nerve.
Swelling
It is due to water retention in tissues, especially in your feet. It is abnormal: If your hands or face swell, please notify your obstetrician.
Pelvic Pain
You will feel discomfort in the pelvic area by the weight and growth of your belly.
Varicose Veins
They are produced by the uterus puts pressure on your lower abdomen that causes traffic problems.
Striae
Being overweight makes the skin has to withstand greater stress.
Chloasma (dark spots on the face)
These dark spots are known as pregnancy mask or cloth of pregnancy (although its medical name is chloasma or melasma). Women with darker complexions are more prone to this condition is the result of hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. The best prevention is to avoid sun exposure.
The leg cramps
These cramps usually begin to occur during the second trimester and may as pregnancy progresses. May occur during the day, but the more you will notice overnight.
is not normal: If muscle pain is constant and is not just an occasional cramp, or if you notice swelling or tenderness in the leg called the doctor. These may be signs that there is a blood clot, which requires immediate medical attention. Blood clots are rare, but increases the risk of pregnancy.
Feeling the baby
In general, the first sensation of fetal movement occurs between weeks 14 to 26, although the average number of pregnant women feel their baby for the first time between weeks 18 to 22. Some feel a slight flitting in the stomach, other minor knocks. It is abnormal: feel the baby and then fail to feel it for more than 6 hours in the third trimester of pregnancy.
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