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Weird Early Pregnancy Symptoms: 10 Unexpected Ones

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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Typical vaginal discharge is thin, clear, or milky white, as well as mild smelling. It will fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle. During pregnancy, the discharge will increase and may vary in consistency, thickness, frequency, and amount.

Pregnancy can be as confusing as it is elating, and it’s not always easy to tell which changes are typical and which are cause for concern.

One of the earliest signs of pregnancy is an increase in vaginal discharge, and this continues throughout pregnancy.

When a woman becomes pregnant, her vagina largely takes on a personality of its own, says Dr. Sheryl Ross, an OB-GYN and women’s health expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California.

Typical vaginal discharge, known as leukorrhea, will begin to change as early as one to two weeks after conception, even before you’ve missed your period. As your pregnancy progresses, this discharge usually becomes more noticeable, and it’s heaviest at the end of your pregnancy. You may want to wear an unscented panty liner. Avoid tampons in pregnancy.

In the last weeks of pregnancy, you may also notice that your discharge contains streaks of thick mucus with streaks of blood, called “show.” This is an early sign of labor and should not be cause for alarm.

Vaginal discharge ebbs and flows throughout a woman’s menstrual cycle due to a fluctuation in hormone levels. Once you become pregnant, hormones continue to play a role in the changes to your vaginal discharge.

Changes to the cervix during pregnancy also affect vaginal discharge. As the cervix and vaginal wall soften, the body produces excess discharge to help prevent infections. Your baby’s head may also press against the cervix as you near the end of your pregnancy, which often leads to increased vaginal discharge.

It’s important to let your healthcare provider know about any abnormal discharge, as it could be a sign of an infection or a problem with your pregnancy. Here are some signs of abnormal discharge:

  • yellow, green, or gray color
  • strong and foul odor
  • accompanied by redness or itching, or vulvar swelling

Abnormal discharge may be a sign of infection. Yeast infections are common during pregnancy. If you develop a yeast infection during pregnancy, your doctor may recommend a vaginal cream or suppository. To avoid a yeast infection:

  • wear loose, breathable clothing
  • wear cotton underwear
  • dry your genitals after showering, swimming, or
    exercising
  • add yogurt and other fermented foods to your diet to
    promote healthy bacteria

Abnormal discharge can also be caused by a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend screening all pregnant women for STDs. Your healthcare provider may screen you for STDs at your first prenatal appointment. If you believe you have an STD, it’s important to let your doctor know as soon as possible to help reduce the risk of passing the STD to your baby.

Abnormal discharge may also signal a complication in your pregnancy. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you have bright red discharge that exceeds an ounce. This could be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption.

When in doubt, it’s always better to play it safe and call your doctor. Note when the changes to your vaginal discharge began and any defining characteristics. This will help your doctor determine if your discharge is cause for concern.

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In the absence of menstruation, girls usually suspect that conception has occurred. However, during pregnancy, the female body may continue to secrete a secret of a different color and character. We recommend that you keep a close eye on everything that happens so as not to miss the development of adverse events. We will talk about how to recognize problem situations during pregnancy in the article.

What discharge can occur during conception

Many women note that immediately after the delay and in the later stages, the nature of the secretion changes. It can be:

  1. With or without scent.
  2. Depending on the color - transparent, white, cream, yellow, greenish, bloody.
  3. By consistency - thick, liquid, cheesy.
  4. As a symptom for assessing the state of health - threatening, safe.

During ovulation, the egg is released from the ovary, its membrane is deflated, a small amount of fluid is released - so it becomes ready for fertilization. At this time, the thick mucus that fills the cervical canal of the cervix becomes less viscous. This makes it easier for the spermatozoa to penetrate and move further into the tubes for fertilization. At this time, you may notice an abundance of clear mucous secretions.

After the fusion of the egg with the spermatozoon, movement into the uterus begins, which should end with implantation in the inner layer. During penetration, its slight detachment may occur - this causes damage to the blood vessels that abundantly penetrate the muscular layer of the uterus. You may see light brown discharge, which is common during pregnancy. The color is due to the fact that the blood has time to clot.

Sometimes the discharge is brightly colored and some women mistake it for a period that has started too early. But in this case, a short duration is characteristic, a different shade (dark or scarlet), a slight mark on the linen.

With some features of the structure of the female genital organs (for example, with a bicornuate uterus), after implantation of the embryo in one part, rejection of the endometrium may begin in the other, as usually occurs during menstruation. This rarely happens.

Characteristics of discharge in the event of a threatened miscarriage

Spontaneous abortion is the rejection of an embryo in the early stages after conception. If at the first signs of pregnancy, you notice spotting, there is a high probability that a miscarriage begins.

Also, miscarriage symptoms include:

  • pulling or pressing on the lower abdomen, sacrum, lower back;
  • the muscles of the uterus are tense.

The woman may feel cramps. This continues all the time or intermittently. From the vagina there are scarlet or brown discharge during pregnancy, which was previously confirmed. Sometimes the period may be still small, and the first signs did not have time to appear.

After 22 weeks, this phenomenon is called preterm labor. The child in this case is still weak, the organs are not sufficiently developed, and there is little chance of survival.

The following factors increase the risk of miscarriage:

  • various diseases;
  • progesterone deficiency;
  • nervous and physical overexertion;
  • pathologies in the genitals;
  • fetal developmental defects.

To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor prescribes an ultrasound scan. If it shows that the fetal heart rate is disturbed, the tone of the uterus is increased, its size differs from normal for this period, hospitalization will be recommended to maintain pregnancy.

What discharge during pregnancy is considered normal

This secretion does not pose a threat to health:

  • transparent;
  • whitish;
  • yellowish;
  • odor free;
  • mucous;
  • without itching, burning, redness of the genitals.

Clear fluid on underwear is a symptom of ovulation. During pregnancy, the activity of ongoing processes in the body increases, so the amount of secretion secreted may increase. However, a violation of the norm is the leakage of amniotic fluid. You can determine the problem with the help of special diagnostic tests that the doctor will prescribe if he has suspicions.

White color, small amount, homogeneous structure should also not cause concern. The increased volume of fluid in this case is associated with increased hormonal activity.

One of the variants of the norm is mucous discharge, which smells of slight sourness. If there is no pain, discomfort, there is nothing to worry about.

Yellow discharge, there are signs of pregnancy, there is no unpleasant odor - you are all right. Some women had this color before conception, only they did not pay attention. Now there are more of them, therefore more noticeable.

Sometimes a woman observes that the laundry gets wet and there is a smell of urine. This may indicate incontinence due to the constant pressure of the growing uterus. In this case, it is recommended to go to the toilet more often, change underpants twice a day.

What discharge during pregnancy is considered a sign of infection?

White discharge during pregnancy with a cheesy texture is a symptom of thrush (candidiasis). In pregnant women, it is diagnosed quite often - the reason is a change in hormonal levels. The disease is accompanied by itching, redness of the vulva, a strong sour smell. Sometimes external manifestations are not detected, then treatment is not carried out.

Infection is indicated by pain, pain, skin irritation, ulcers, smell of rot or fish, gray or green color, frothy discharge, increased nervousness, large inguinal lymph nodes. The reason may lie in sexually transmitted infections. This includes syphilis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, chlamydia and others. They are dangerous because they cause premature birth and fetal developmental defects.

What kind of discharge during pregnancy should I pay special attention to and should I consult a doctor?

The following indicates that pregnancy is at risk:

  1. Severe pain in the perineum, bleeding, difficulty defecation, convulsions - these may be injuries to the vaginal mucosa.
  2. Nausea, profuse vomiting, edema, headaches, cough, hypertension, bright red secretion are symptoms of hydatidiform mole (abnormal development of the embryo).
  3. A drop in blood pressure, pallor, weakness, sweating, pulling sensations, bleeding during pregnancy against the background of a lack of growth of hCG in the blood - this is how ectopic attachment manifests itself.
  4. Isolation of clots, sharp pain, vomiting, diarrhea may indicate a frozen fetus.

If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

It is also necessary to go to the clinic if you have been physically abused, had rough sex, had an accident, fell, hit. The likelihood that the situation will be resolved successfully is much higher if you do not delay the visit, listen to the symptoms and take good care of your health.

Remember, despite the fact that pregnancy is a normal state of health of the female body, the diagnosis and treatment tactics are still different, due to the many restrictions on manipulations and medications during pregnancy. That is why diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy should take place only under the supervision of a physician. By ignoring the symptoms or self-medicating, a pregnant woman risks not only her health, but also the health of her child.

Doctors of the Leleka maternity hospital manage pregnancies of any complexity, including those aggravated by infections, pathologies, and the threat of miscarriage. Our own diagnostic laboratory allows us to accurately and in the shortest possible time to obtain the results of the tests. Thanks to constant medical supervision throughout the entire period, the chances of a successful birth are greatly increased.

Trust the life and health of your child to Leleka doctors, and we will make sure that you are satisfied.

why they appear in the early and late periods, in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester, what to do at home

While carrying a child, any changes in a woman's body can be alarming and cause concern. Including mucous secretions that occur during different periods of pregnancy. Together with gynecologists, we will figure out which of them are considered the norm, and which indicate the development of serious pathologies.

Obstetrician-gynecologist, gynecologist-endocrinologist of the Institute of Reproductive Medicine REMEDI Nina Antipova tells what is discharge in women. They consist of:

  • secretion of the vaginal mucosa;
  • mucus produced by the glands of the cervical canal, cervical mucus;
  • a secret that is released from the uterine cavity (during menstruation - blood, on the days of the beginning and end of menstruation - mucous secretions that are produced by cells of the endometrium, the mucous membrane of the uterus).

- Discharge from the genital tract is an individual story, so the norm here is ambiguous. As such, the concept of mucous discharge during pregnancy does not exist, emphasizes Nina Antipova.

Mucous discharge during pregnancy

Mucous discharge during pregnancy can vary in color, texture, smell, amount and feel. The norm is considered to be discharges that meet the following characteristics.

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White discharge

White mucus discharge that is not accompanied by odor, itching or discomfort is normal (1). The main reason for their appearance is the formation of a mucous plug that prevents the occurrence of infections.

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Yellow discharge

Yellow mucus may be a symptom of severe inflammation. The most likely cause of their appearance is a bacterial infection (2). In such cases, additional symptoms appear: smell, burning and itching.

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Bloody discharge

The appearance of bloody mucous discharge during pregnancy can signal serious processes, such as a threatened miscarriage. In such a situation, immediate medical attention is needed.

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Brown discharge

Brown color indicates blood in the discharge. This is not always a dangerous symptom, for example, discharge with a brown tint can be observed with cervical erosion. But you should not lose vigilance. In the first months of pregnancy, brown discharge can mean the presence of serious pathologies, and in the last, among other things, the onset of the birth process.

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What causes mucous discharge during early pregnancy

Mucus discharge in a woman can occur for various reasons, which depend on the stage of pregnancy.

1st trimester

Abundant mucous discharge at the beginning of pregnancy may be one of the signs of its onset. In this case, they are painted white, do not smell and do not cause discomfort. Discharge with an unpleasant odor, accompanied by itching, may indicate a violation of the microflora. The treatment of this problem should be entrusted to a doctor.

Brown discharge may indicate an ectopic or miscarriage, or a threatened miscarriage. The symptom is dangerous, so you need to act immediately.

Why there is mucous discharge during late pregnancy

Any discharge during pregnancy should not go unnoticed. The closer the date of birth, the more closely you need to monitor your well-being and the changes that occur in the body.

2 trimester

Mucous discharge in the second trimester of pregnancy, which is colorless and odorless, is most often associated with the action of hormones (3). But sometimes they can be a signal of problems. For example, abundant mucous discharge may be amniotic fluid. To understand whether this is true or not, you should consult a doctor and pass the necessary analysis.

If the discharge is white, there is itching and pain, a fungal infection (eg, thrush) may have worsened. It is impossible to treat it on your own with the help of pills during pregnancy, so you must definitely see a doctor.

3rd trimester

Mucus discharge in the third semester of pregnancy may signal the following processes:

  • discharge of the mucous plug,
  • discharge of amniotic fluid,
  • placental abruption,
  • the presence of a gynecological disease or infection.

If heavy discharge occurs in the last months of pregnancy, you should immediately consult a doctor. Any of these causes is a pathology and can lead to serious consequences.

How to deal with mucus discharge during pregnancy at home

If the discharge does not increase and does not cause concern, it is usually not necessary to treat it. It is important to visit the gynecologist on time, monitor any changes and observe intimate hygiene.

- A pregnant woman often perceives mucous discharge as a minor symptom, which she herself can eliminate. But in no case should this be done, because self-medication can negatively affect the development of the fetus, notes obstetrician-gynecologist, doctor of the highest category Elena Kollerova . - Doing anything at home is not necessary categorically, because this can lead to dangerous consequences.

Popular questions and answers

Any discharge, including mucous, can provoke a lot of questions from a woman carrying a child. Our experts answer the most popular ones.

How dangerous is mucous discharge during pregnancy?

- The causes of mucous discharge can be very diverse - from harmless to dangerous. Such discharge may appear, for example, due to changes in the hormonal background, with the threat of miscarriage or premature birth. The degree of danger depends on the period at which they appeared, says Elena Kollerova. - If, for example, at 25 weeks or earlier, a woman has found abundant mucous discharge, this may indicate a threat of miscarriage. If you do not take action and do not consult a doctor, the consequences can be unpredictable. For both mom and baby. If such discharge appeared at 38-40 weeks of pregnancy, you should also immediately consult a doctor. Mucous discharge in late pregnancy can signal the release of the mucous plug from the cervix, and this may be a harbinger of childbirth.

- Discharge from the genital tract is a mixed discharge consisting of vaginal secretions and cervical mucus. In every woman, under the influence of hormones during pregnancy, the nature of the discharge from the genital tract changes. For many, the amount of discharge increases, for someone they can become thicker or thinner, acquire a pronounced milky tint or remain transparent, says Nina Antipova. - During pregnancy, secretions from the genital tract are represented by the secretion of the glands of the cervix (cervical mucus) and vaginal secretions. The appearance of scarlet, brown, yellow-beige spotting during gestation is a reason to contact an obstetrician-gynecologist for an examination on the chair and ultrasound. Sometimes bleeding from the genital tract occurs during the normal course of pregnancy and does not require treatment and hospitalization. However, in some cases, they can be a wake-up call that requires emergency medical attention.

A change in discharge patterns may be associated with threatened miscarriage or preterm labor, amniotic fluid leakage, shortening of the cervix, and premature dilatation. In such situations, the doctor, if necessary, conducts tests for leakage of amniotic fluid, rupture of the membranes and premature birth, sends an ultrasound to determine the condition of the cervix and prevent complications.

When do I need to see a doctor urgently?

— Pregnant women should pay attention to any symptoms that may even seem harmless, recommends Elena Kollerova. - Having noticed mucous secretions, in no case should you self-medicate: insert candles, take any drugs, and even more so use folk remedies. Instead, you should immediately consult a doctor to find out the cause of the discharge. This should be done immediately if heavy discharge occurs in late pregnancy.

- At a certain stage of pregnancy, a woman may feel that her usual secretions from the genital tract have become more mucus streaked with brown, scarlet or pink. This may lead to thoughts about the release of the mucous plug. At home, it is impossible to assess such a situation. To do this, you should consult a doctor for examination in the chair, - Nina Antipova answers.

What measures are there to prevent mucus during pregnancy?

- There is no specific prevention of mucous secretions during pregnancy. Because they can be a variant of the norm - in case they are associated with changes in the hormonal background and epithelium. But only a doctor can determine whether they are harmless,” explains Elena Kollerova. - In the later stages, you should especially vigilantly monitor their number. This will help prevent miscarriage or premature birth. The best prevention is an attentive attitude to changes in the body and a timely visit to the doctor at all stages of pregnancy.

— The main prevention of complications during pregnancy associated with a change in the nature of secretions from the genital tract is aimed at detecting infections. They are the main risk factor for preterm birth and prenatal rupture of amniotic fluid, says Nina Antipova.


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