Early uncommon signs of pregnancy

Weird Early Pregnancy Symptoms: 10 Unexpected Ones

Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT — By Annamarya Scaccia on January 3, 2018

Everyone knows the classic signs of pregnancy. You’ve missed your period. Your breasts are tender. And you’re tired all the time.

But pregnant women also experience a whole host of symptoms beyond these first signs. From mucus discharge to tasting metal to headaches, expect the unexpected.

Here’s a list of 10 weird early pregnancy symptoms no one tells you about.

While many women experience vaginal discharge, it’s not often associated with pregnancy. But most pregnant women will secrete sticky, white, or pale-yellow mucus early on in the first trimester and throughout their pregnancy.

Increased hormones and vaginal blood flow cause the discharge. It increases during pregnancy to prevent infections as your cervix and vaginal walls soften. Visit your doctor if the discharge starts to:

smell
burn
itch
turn greenish-yellow
becomes very thick or watery

These may be signs of an infection.

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When you first wake up in the morning after ovulation, your body temperature is slightly elevated. It stays that way until you get your next period.

But if this temperature, known as basal body temperature, stays elevated for more than two weeks, you may be pregnant.

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It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to feel lightheaded or dizzy in the first trimester. Pregnancy causes blood pressure to drop and blood vessels to dilate.

But pay close attention to your symptoms. Severe dizziness coupled with vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain could be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Make sure to see a doctor right away to avoid life-threatening complications.

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You may feel bloated, like you want to pass gas or go number two. But it’s just not happening. That’s because pregnancy’s hormonal changes can lead to constipation, as can prenatal vitamins.

Your digestive system slows down during pregnancy. This gives nutrients just enough extra time to absorb into your bloodstream and reach your little one.

If you can’t go, add more fiber into your diet, drink plenty of fluids, and exercise regularly. If needed, you can also check with your doctor about adding a pregnancy-safe stool softener.

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About 25 to 40 percent of pregnant women will lightly bleed or notice spotting early on in their pregnancy. The slight bleeding can happen when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. This is known as implantation bleeding. It’s common about two weeks after conception.

Bleeding can also be caused by cervical irritation, an ectopic pregnancy, or a threatened miscarriage. Make sure to get medical help right away if your light bleeding gets heavier or is accompanied by severe cramps, back pain, or stabbing pains.

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Pregnancy lowers your immunity. This means you’re more prone to a cough, colds, and the flu. It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to experience cold- or flu-like symptoms early in pregnancy.

Talk to your doctor about pregnancy-safe treatment options. Pregnant women are more vulnerable to severe illnesses from the flu. This can lead to serious health problems for your baby.

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Hormones change everything during pregnancy. This includes the valve between your stomach and esophagus. This area becomes relaxed during pregnancy, which can cause stomach acid to leak into your esophagus, causing heartburn.

Fight back by eating smaller, more frequent meals. Also cut out fried grub. Try to avoid fizzy drinks, citrus fruits, juices, and spicy foods.

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Your hormones suddenly change when you become pregnant. This can throw your emotions out of whack. You’ll feel unusually weepy and emotional. Your libido goes from hot to cold then back to hot again. You might also experience mood swings. This is very common during early pregnancy.

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Increases in estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy can lead to changes in taste for many pregnant women.

A condition called dysegusia has some pregnant women tasting metal. You’ll feel like you were chomping on some old pennies with your lunch. Get rid of the metallic flavor by munching on saltines and chewing sugarless gum. Also try drinking colder liquids or eating spicier foods.

Some of the symptoms listed above may make you think you’re just stressed and run down. But experienced together, they can point to pregnancy.

Pay attention to what your body is telling you. It might be time to see your doctor for a pregnancy test.

Last medically reviewed on January 4, 2018

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Unusual early pregnancy symptoms a checklist

Some early pregnancy symptoms are familiar to most of us, and others can seem downright bizarre, but most of them are quite common! If you don’t know what to look for and think you might be pregnant, use this guide to see if your symptoms are normal or cause for concern.

Early pregnancy symptoms you’ve probably heard of

These are the “classics”, typical markers that someone may have conceived and the metabolic and chemical changes of pregnancy are starting to take place. Some of these are less pleasant than others, but understanding first trimester pregnancy symptoms may help you deal with temporary discomfort and even enjoy the process!

A missed period when you were expecting to menstruate: This could mean your uterus is now home to a fertilized egg, so it won’t shed it’s lining like it usually does.
Peeing more frequently than usual, even in small amounts: Increased blood flow and hormones hype up your bladder.
Being really really tired, even when you slept the night before: Take naps, you deserve it and you can blame the hormones!!
Finding it impossible to sleep: On the other hand, your brain and hormonal system could go the other way and keep you up at night.
Nausea upon waking or through the day, and food or smell aversions: “Morning sickness” can happen anytime, and nausea is more likely on an empty stomach or when something is unpleasant to your other senses...
A super sensitive nose, as in, “I can smell your breath from across the room...”: This is a nifty way your body alerts you to rotten food that could make you sick, but it comes with some unfortunate side effects...
Heartburn, indigestion, constipation, oh my! Hormones relax the digestive system, slowing things down even before your pregnancy grows and takes up more space.
Bizarre food cravings: Usually harmless, sometimes a craving can indicate a nutritional deficiency. If you are craving sweets in particular, try eating protein first. If you crave non-food items, like soil, chalk or coins, you may have a condition called “pica” and should contact your healthcare provider.
Swollen, tender, changing breasts, including nipple color changes, sensitivity and visible veins: Mammals typically breastfeed their young, so your chest is a part of the hormone party preparing for a baby!
Cramping or aches: Period-like cramping, lower back pain, and aches around your pelvis or even limbs may be due uterine activity and pressure as well as softer ligaments and joints.

Seemingly unusual early pregnancy symptoms that are totally normal

These signs typical of early pregnancy may seem a little weird, but they are all related to the changing hormones, fluid volume, and energy output required of pregnancy. If you experience one or more of those listed here and above, and it’s possible you could be pregnant, you might want to take a pregnancy test!

Metallic taste in your mouth, or food tasting “funny”: A taste like aluminum or pennies that lingers is called “dysgeusia” and is influenced by estrogen levels.
Excess saliva: Drooling can be a response to the other weird smells and tastes happening, is an oral response to acid reflux, and is also triggered by extra sensitive pregnancy nerves.
Dry mouth: Your pregnant body requires consistent hydration, and a lack of fluids could contribute to this hormonal side effect; occasionally it can be a sign of gestational diabetes so mention it to your care provider if you have any concerns.
Nosebleeds and bleeding or sore gums: An overall increase in blood volume puts more pressure on your blood vessels and nerves tend to be more sensitive.
Congestion: Overall fluid buildup and mucus output can lead to a stuffy nose!
Increased vaginal discharge, sometimes combined with a high libido: This can be a pleasant side effect for one person and uncomfortable for another. Many people are surprised to find just how sexy they can feel during pregnancy, but it kind of makes sense considering that the “feel good” hormones of bonding and connection are also very active in pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding...that and your body makes more fluids and mucus in general, so do what feels good and wear a panty liner if needed. If your discharge has a foul odor or strange color, chat with your healthcare provider.
Light spotting: About a fifth of pregnancies include some light bleeding in early pregnancy - it’s usually a sign of “implantation”, or the fertilized egg attaching to the wall of the uterus to gain protection and nutrients. If it’s anything more than a light streak or a few drops of blood, or if you aren’t sure, it’s worth checking with your care provider.
Skin changes from acne to varicose veins and darker color at your areola and vulva: Hormonal fluctuations can cause breakouts - or miraculously clear skin - while changes in circulation can bring blood vessels to the surface or darken skin tone in erogenous zones.
Dizziness, shortness of breath: Cardiovascular changes may affect your blood pressure, heart rate and breathing, but if you experience these symptoms with any pain, or for more than a few moments, contact your care provider.
Hot flashes or feeling chilly: You might notice some internal temperature shifts or sensitivity quite soon after conception, due to shifts in your central nervous system, organs, and yes, hormones.
Mood changes, feeling sentimental, sensitive, or grumpy: Feeling tearful? Let it out, your tears will help you release excess hormone buildup.
Vivid dreams: Many pregnant people report intensely detailed, surreal or strange dreams - considered a psychological response to all the feelings, changes, memories and new brain activity that pregnancy can bring up.
Increased mind-body awareness: All the activity of neurotransmitters, hormones, and subtle internal changes can make someone feel “different” or more aware in their body.

Pregnancy symptoms that are signs of concern

The following symptoms include some unique danger signs, as well as more severe versions of the symptoms above that require your attention and possibly medical care. If any symptom is combined with sudden, severe or persistent pain, or if your instincts tell you something isn’t right, contact your medical care provider(s) immediately.

Sudden swelling in the hands, feet or face
Vision changes, blurred vision
Persistent headaches or migraines that you don’t usually experience
Severe dizziness and fainting, or a quickening pulse accompanied by sudden pain
Bleeding beyond the light spotting described above
Ongoing vomiting or diarrhea
Fever over 102℉ or other signs of infection‍
Itchy, soreness and pain at vagina, especially combined with thick discharge, or pain or bleeding when you pee; possible other signs of urinary and/or sexually transmitted diseases could include painful lesions, unfamiliar bumps or discoloration, and odorous or unusually colored vaginal discharge
Severe or prolonged mood change, especially affecting your ability to take care of yourself or others, or causing significant distress

First signs of pregnancy before delay, early symptoms

Significant hormonal changes occur during pregnancy. This causes a number of symptoms. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms right away, while others may only have a few. About the first signs of pregnancy at an early stage and when exactly the initial signs of pregnancy appear are described in the article.

At what time do the first signs of pregnancy appear

The answer to the question when the first signs of pregnancy appear is quite ambiguous, because some women do not feel any signs at all during the first few weeks. At what week do the first signs of pregnancy appear in others? When do the first signs of pregnancy appear after conception? Symptoms of very early pregnancy (such as breast tenderness) may appear before a missed period, as early as six to seven days after conception, while other early signs of pregnancy (such as spotting) may appear about a week after ovulation. We will tell you more about the first signs of pregnancy before menstruation and when the signs of pregnancy appear.

What are the earliest signs of pregnancy?

The first signs of pregnancy in the early stages:

delayed menstruation - 29%;
nausea - 25%;
mood swings - from 14 to 23%;
breast changes - 17%;
pain in the lower abdomen - 15%;
depression - 15%;
fatigue, drowsiness - 13%
decrease in immunity - 6%;
the first signs of pregnancy - discharge or implantation bleeding - only 3%.

Physiological first signs of pregnancy

What are the very first symptoms of pregnancy?

The most common physiological signs of pregnancy include:

Tender and enlarged breasts. Signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception include breast changes (1-2 weeks after conception). The area around the nipples, called the areola, may also darken.

Drowsiness and fatigue. Fatigue is also among the signs of pregnancy in the first days after conception. During early pregnancy, levels of the hormone progesterone rise dramatically, which can cause drowsiness.

Nausea with vomiting. When do these signs of pregnancy appear? Morning sickness, which can appear at any time of the day or night, often appears between the second and eighth weeks after conception.

Dizziness and fainting . This may be due to dilation of blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Spasms. Some women experience symptoms of pregnancy in the early days, such as mild uterine cramps.

Headaches and back pains. Many pregnant women complain of frequent headaches, while others experience back pain.

Insomnia - another first sign of pregnancy before the test. Causes can include stress, physical discomfort, and hormonal changes.

Change in taste preferences. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these eating habits can be attributed to hormonal changes.

Temperature. Early signs of pregnancy include fever (37-37.5).

Delayed menstruation. How long does it take for the first signs of pregnancy to appear? If you are of childbearing age and a week or more has passed without your expected period, you may be pregnant. However, this symptom can be misleading if you have an irregular menstrual cycle.

Bloody discharge - the first signs of pregnancy . This bleeding, known as implantation bleeding, occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus, approximately 10 to 14 days after conception.

Bloating, heartburn. Hormonal changes can cause problems with the stomach and esophagus - these are common signs of pregnancy at 2 weeks.

Constipation . Hormonal changes cause the digestive system to slow down, which can lead to constipation (signs of pregnancy after a delay).

Frequent urination. You may urinate more than usual, which is a common sign of pregnancy at 5 weeks. During pregnancy, the amount of blood in the body increases, causing the kidneys to process excess fluid that enters the bladder.

Runny nose. The appearance of this symptom is associated with excessive production of the hormone estrogen.

Exacerbation of chronic diseases. This is a sign of pregnancy after ovulation.

Increased salivation. Also associated with hormonal changes.

Sense of smell enhancement . Signs of pregnancy in the first two weeks may cause sensitivity to certain smells and the sense of taste may change.

Emotional first signs of pregnancy

The first signs of pregnancy before the delay (the earliest signs of pregnancy) include psycho-emotional symptoms.

Mood swings.
Irritability.
Vulnerability, tearfulness.
Capriciousness.
Depression.

These are all emotional signs of early pregnancy that many women report. They describe feelings of heightened emotion or even bouts of crying, which are associated with rapid changes in hormone levels in the body. Also, signs of pregnancy at week 4 can make you feel PMS-style cranky. In addition, about 15% of women suffer from depression or anxiety during pregnancy. And after childbirth, these conditions suffer even more. In this case, it is better to seek help from a doctor.

Do everything you can to improve your mood: get plenty of rest, eat well, get enough sleep, do things you love, and pamper yourself.

However, be aware that mood swings can be caused by a number of conditions other than pregnancy.

Influence of early pregnancy on daily routine

Early signs of pregnancy, mainly those that bring discomfort, can cause a change in daily routine. Here are some tips on what you can do with some of them:

In case of toxicosis, avoid too hot or too cold food - this provokes an attack of vomiting. Eat often - at least 5-6 times a day, but in small portions.
For nausea or vomiting, try ginger, chamomile, or vitamin B6.
Drink plenty of water, in small sips between meals, to replenish lost fluids. Teas, juices, fruit drinks are also suitable.
For back pain, wear shoes or shoe insoles designed for pregnant women and avoid high heels. Sleep on a firm mattress.
For chest discomfort, wear a special bra that supports enlarged breasts.
For constipation, eat more fiber-rich foods such as wheat bran and fresh vegetables and fruits.
If you suffer from headaches and mood swings, try stress reduction techniques such as yoga or meditation.
Be outdoors more often, at least half an hour a day. This helps to reduce the symptoms of toxicosis, calm the nervous system.
Maintain your daily physical activity for as long as it is convenient for you to perform certain activities.
Eat a balanced diet with enough proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Important! All these tips are advisory in nature, be sure to consult your doctor if you encounter discomfort.

What to do if you notice early signs of pregnancy

To make sure the signs of pregnancy are accurate, you can use the following methods to diagnose early pregnancy:

Donate blood for hCG. This method can be used a few days after conception. This type of pregnancy test is done using a small sample of blood that is analyzed in a hospital. It determines whether there is a pregnancy hormone in your body and in what quantity. Its accuracy is 99%.
Use a test strip. It can be used at home from the first days of delay. To determine pregnancy, dip the reagent area of the test strip into the urine. Accuracy: 99%. You can buy Evitest or HomeTest test strips in our pharmacy.
Use jet or electronic test. They can be used at home a few days before your expected period. You need to remove its protective cap, substitute the test under the stream of urine for 10 seconds, and after 3-5 minutes get the result. Accuracy: 97%. In our pharmacy you can buy Evitest or Alpe inkjet tests.
Get your first ultrasound. You can use this method at 3-4 weeks from the start of a missed period. At this time, ultrasound will show the very fact of uterine pregnancy, and the place of attachment of the fetal egg is also determined. Accuracy: 100%.

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9 very first signs of pregnancy

It draws on salty and all the time I want to cry - you can find out about the onset of pregnancy before the appearance of the cherished strips on the test and the delay in menstruation. We analyze the early signs that indicate that a woman will soon become a mother.

What causes symptoms of pregnancy

The first signs of pregnancy are due to the body's reaction to the embryo and can vary significantly from woman to woman. But there are some of the most common symptoms that can be used to suspect conception even before a delay. These are nausea, which occurs more often in the morning, mood swings and increased sensitivity of the breast.

Signs of pregnancy before a delay generally resemble the manifestations of premenstrual syndrome, so girls often take them as a signal of the upcoming menstruation. Moreover, one of the typical precursors is spotting. But they are not caused by the rejection of the endometrium, as during menstruation, but by the implantation of the fetal egg into the uterus.

How to understand that you are pregnant before the delay

Pregnancy in the first days after the embryo is attached to the uterine wall is rarely clinically manifested. Changes in well-being are usually noticed only by especially sensitive women who may complain of an unstable mood or toxicosis, although the latter often appears no earlier than the second week after fertilization.

A number of experts associate the feeling of pregnancy symptoms in the first days, first of all, with a psychological factor, without excluding the role of the hCG hormone synthesized by a fertilized egg.

The vast majority of pregnant women in the first week do not observe any new sensations and feel good. Some see increased pigmentation, "freckling" of the nipples and note an increase in the sensitivity of the breast.

Possible signs of pregnancy in the early days:

spotting from the vagina, which may be accompanied by mild pain in the lower abdomen;
engorgement, soreness of the chest;
fatigue, drowsiness;
mood lability;
delay of menstruation;
bouts of nausea, which can provoke even smells, and not just food;
frequent urination;
heartburn, craving for certain foods or, conversely, aversion to any food;
stool retention.

Pregnancy can be indicated not only by analyzes and tests, but also by some external manifestations. However, many of them are easily confused with other conditions - premenstrual syndrome, hormonal disruptions, infectious diseases. Our doctors can remotely help you interpret your symptoms and answer any questions about the normal course of your pregnancy.

Bleeding

Approximately 3 out of 10 women can find out that they are pregnant by unusual discharge and discomfort in the lower abdomen. This is nothing more than implantation bleeding that develops in the process of attaching the embryo to the uterus.

The release of blood occurs due to damage to the vessels of the endometrium, the cells of which are dissolved by the enzymes of the embryo for its successful implantation. Normally, the volume of outgoing blood does not exceed 5 ml, so the discharge is smearing in nature and has a pinkish or brownish tint.

If bleeding occurs in the first 2 weeks of gestation, a woman may mistake them for menstruation and not even realize that she had a miscarriage.

Many people think that menstruation is coming, considering hormonal failure to be the culprit, and they are very surprised to find the gasket clean the next day. Implantation lasts about 40 hours and starts 5-7 days before the start of a new cycle.

Therefore, it seems to a woman that menstruation begins ahead of time. In fact, this fertilized egg is introduced into the uterine layer on the 3rd day after ovulation. The process may be accompanied by a pulling pain in the lower abdomen of low intensity.

If you believe the reviews, at this time there is often a metallic taste in the mouth and weakness in the body.

However, no more than a third of women can determine pregnancy before a delay by implantation bleeding. But it is from this moment that physiological changes begin in the body.

Important! Bleeding as a harbinger of pregnancy cannot be profuse, and the stomach should not be very painful. With severe spasms and heavy bleeding, you should consult a doctor to rule out spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) and ectopic pregnancy.

Breast engorgement and tenderness

You can understand that a girl is pregnant by the characteristic thickening and soreness of the mammary glands. Similar sensations are characteristic of PMS, but in pregnant women they are somewhat more pronounced. This is due to the sensitivity of the glandular breast tissue to any fluctuations in hormones due to its preparation for lactation.

The pain soon passes, as the body gets used to the new hormonal status. However, for many women, the breasts gradually increase, so it is better to purchase a bra one size larger than usual in advance. It is also recommended to abandon lace underwear.

Sometimes the first sign of pregnancy after conception is, on the contrary, the absence of chest pain, whereas before they always appeared before menstruation. Thus, the endocrine system can also respond to hormonal changes.

If you look closely, then at an early stage of pregnancy you can see the darkening of the nipples. Note that the signs of conception from the chest are not always primary. Sometimes the increase and soreness of the mammary glands become noticeable only in the later stages.

Easy fatigue and drowsiness

It is impossible to determine pregnancy solely by this indicator, but it is included in the list of its typical symptoms. Especially suspicious will be constant fatigue in women who have not experienced fatigue during periods of PMS before.

An annoying feeling of weakness should draw attention to itself. Girls often write about him on various forums, who early guessed about their “position” only thanks to their unusual fatigue.

Increased fatigue is due to the rapid growth of the fetus, which requires nutrition and energy. And all this is provided by the maternal organism, forced to restructure its work at a pace. Hence the lack of strength, drowsiness. If against their background there was also a delay, then you can go to the pharmacy for a test.

Case study:

A 22-year-old girl turned to a therapist with a complaint of constant fatigue that had been haunting her for the past week. Analyzes revealed an increased level of hCG, pregnancy 5.5 weeks.

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Mood lability

You can find out about pregnancy before a delay by mood swings, which suddenly begin to change from euphoria to tears. And this can happen several times a day. However, mood swings are also characteristic of the last days of the cycle and are not always a sign of pregnancy.

The hormonal background during the luteal - the second - phase of the cycle changes twice, and the hormone progesterone has a significant effect on the female psyche: it partly suppresses emotions, but gives instability to the perception of events that quickly succeed each other.

Suppressing the depth of the mother's emotions is necessary, and nature provides for this in order to keep the child in the womb. But it takes time to adapt the psyche, so the primary signs of pregnancy often include nervousness, tearfulness, absent-mindedness. Mood swings from excellent to very bad are typical.

But if PMS is more characterized by a tendency to depression, then pregnancy is manifested precisely by mood swings without aggravating any of the two polar states.

Important! Mood swings are associated with hormonal changes in the body of a pregnant woman. This symptom usually appears 10-12-1 days after fertilization.

Delay

It is the delay in menstruation that is perhaps the most accurate symptom that a woman has become pregnant. But even here the guarantee is not one hundred percent, unless, of course, we are talking about a super regular cycle, when menstruation comes day after day.

However, even 1-2 days of delay may well be the first signs of pregnancy, so you should immediately take a test. But it is important to understand that a delay is still “officially” considered to be a delay of menstruation by 5 days or more. And here you should not completely trust home tests, since they do not always give accurate results in the early stages.

Delayed menstruation is one of the main signs of pregnancy, but it can also indicate other disorders in a woman's body. Our doctors will remotely help you deal with the symptoms and tell you what other tests you need to undergo if the pregnancy test is negative.

Nausea attacks

Nausea haunts almost all women, 85% of pregnant women feel sick at different intervals, but most often in the morning. Nausea often turns into vomiting, especially after eating. It can haunt the entire first trimester or appear from time to time.

The cause of nausea is the reaction of the body to the embryo as to a foreign body. Moreover, in some women it occurs with enviable regularity, often at the same time, while others only slightly and occasionally feel sick.

Early signs of conception may include increased salivation due to the influence of the hormone progesterone. Most often it disturbs at night, and in the morning a woman finds a wet pillow. Salivation is often combined with vomiting.

Attention! If you experience nausea, drink enough fluid to make up for the loss. You can minimize these pregnancy symptoms by eating small meals, not lying down after eating, and not gorging yourself at night.

Frequent urination

Frequent urination in a small way also often appear along with the first signs of pregnancy due to fluid retention in the body. Despite its small size, the uterus is already beginning to put pressure on the bladder.

The most important thing is not to reduce the amount of fluid you drink in order to run to the toilet less, otherwise there is a risk of dehydration!

Heartburn and new taste cravings

Strange desires for unusual food, eating a certain product in large quantities, aversion to any food - these are also typical symptoms of early pregnancy (and not only).

By the way, the desire to eat chalk or whitewash, lime often indicates a lack of calcium and other problems that are best addressed with a doctor.

As for heartburn, this is also the effect of progesterone, which relaxes the sphincter muscles between the stomach and esophagus. As a result, the contents of the stomach enter the esophagus, causing an unpleasant burning sensation behind the sternum.

Concomitant symptoms of pregnancy may occur in women in varying degrees. This may be a variant of the norm, but it may be a signal that the pregnancy is not proceeding quite normally. Our doctors remotely help to understand the feelings of a woman and answer any questions about the course of pregnancy.

Delay chair

And again, progesterone, which has the ability to slow down intestinal motility. It is possible to distinguish constipation during pregnancy from the “usual” one by the time of its occurrence. With PMS, intestinal problems end 3-4 days before menstruation, as the corpus luteum ceases to exist, and progesterone synthesis is completed.

If these are the first symptoms of pregnancy, then stool retention lasts longer, along with heartburn.

Attention! The risk of constipation and flatulence is increased if a woman takes iron supplements.

All symptoms in early pregnancy in one table

How many obstetric weeks	Symptoms
1-4	Mild abdominal cramps, increased white or milky discharge associated with the growth of cells that line the inside of the vagina; implantation bleeding
4-5	Fatigue
4-6 (first month and a half)	Nausea, swelling and soreness of the breast; increased urination; bloating
5-6	Nausea, vomiting
6	unstable mood; weakness; dizziness

Women experience these sensations during pregnancy to one degree or another, but in some they are mild and may even be absent.

FAQ

Are there dizziness in early pregnancy?

It happens because of a decrease in blood pressure, which in pregnant women especially often decreases in the first months. The head may feel dizzy with a sudden movement or change of position.

When is the best time to take a pregnancy test?

Manufacturers advise using tests from the first day of a delay, but some ultra-sensitive systems are able to recognize signs of pregnancy before a missed period, 3-4 days in advance.

When can I go for an ultrasound?

The earliest period at which the embryo is visible is 5 obstetric weeks. That is, these 5 weeks must pass from the beginning of the last menstruation, counting from the first day. Simply put, you should go for an ultrasound no earlier than a week after the delay.

Why do pregnant women often get headaches?

Headaches are more often noted in the early stages, and they are mainly associated with hormonal changes.