Know all about the Common Symptoms of Pregnancy

Women experience several hormonal and physical changes during pregnancy term. Some of the signs give early indication of pregnancy, while other signs get reflected later in the pregnancy term.

A Delhi based gynaecologist, Dr. Alka Lal says, “Women can usually easily detect signs like a missed period, frequency of passing urine, morning sickness, fatigue, breast changes, and skin changes. These are pretty good indicators of pregnancy.”
 
Pregnancy Symptoms

1. Menstruation Delay: The first sign of pregnancy is missed menstruation, which means that menstruation does not occur at its usual time. The indicator is not conclusive, as this condition may occur due to hormonal disturbance, fatigue, excess weight gain, giving up birth control medication or stress.

2. Nausea: Nausea is another condition experienced by women during pregnancy. This condition occurs due to hormonal changes during 2nd week onwards till 8th week after conception. Among other reasons to cause nausea are food poisoning, stomach disorders and stress.

3. Changes in Breasts: Sensitivity in breasts another common sign of pregnancy. During pregnancy, breasts become tender or swollen. This activity occurs between one to six weeks after conception.

4. Fatigue: Owing to increase level of progesterone during pregnancy term, women experience feel unbearable fatigue spells. Fatigue is not a sure symptom of pregnancy, as it could occur due to overexertion, stress, cold, depression and mental strain.

5. Headache: Headache is another pregnancy sign, which is experienced by women after conception. Reason behind headache during pregnancy is increased level of estrogens.

6. Backaches: Beside headache, backaches also affect women during pregnancy. Discomfort of back is usually experienced during second trimester of pregnancy term.

7. Areola Darkening: Areola becomes dark during pregnancy, but the condition could also be caused due to hormonal disturbance. Therefore, areola darkening is not considered as a conclusive indicator.

8. Frequent Urination: As baby begins to exert pressure on bladder, women urinate more often than usual. This sign is experienced after 6 to 8 weeks of conception.

9. Mood Swings: Mood swing is another sign of pregnancy, caused by hormonal imbalance. The premenstrual sign becomes far more pronounced

10. Craving for Food: Women get tempted by dairy products, potato munchies and pickles during pregnancy. Depression, stress, approaching menstruation or simply poor diet might be the reason behind craving for food. Therefore, consult a gynaecologist before making any conclusions.

11. Basal Temperature: Body’s basal temperature also alleviates during pregnancy term.