What are the symptoms of pregnancy? Recognize the symptoms and see if you are pregnant!

Pregnancy is the situation in which a woman carries in her womb a fertilized egg, which develops and gradually develops into an embryo until the birth of the infant.

Pregnancy is not an illness, but because your body is going through many changes, there may be days when you don't feel well.
So, if you are pregnant, it is good to be informed about the symptoms of pregnancy, the tests during your pregnancy, the weight you should gain, the diet you should follow.

There are several symptoms pregnancy that show you may be pregnant. They differ from one woman to another and from one pregnancy to another. If you are pregnant you may notice one or more of these symptoms. Don't worry, it's unlikely you'll present them all at once.

Also, don't worry if you don't present any of them. It's entirely possible that you are pregnant without noticing any of the "typical" pregnancy symptoms listed below.

A) The first symptoms of pregnancy

The first symptoms of pregnancy can sometimes be the same as those of the period. For this reason, many women do not immediately realize their pregnancy.

Craving for food

One of the first symptoms of pregnancy is your craving for food. During pregnancy you may "smell" certain foods or strongly "desire" a certain taste. Like most symptoms of pregnancy these sudden desires of pregnant women are attributed to the hormonal changes that are particularly striking in the first trimester. Some women also feel strong cravings for foods they don't normally like. Of course there are women who use this weapon to extract treats from their partners. But again, their motive is "holy".

The classic symptoms of pregnancy
1. Absence of period

This is the first and most reliable sign if you have a regular menstrual cycle. Although you may have light bleeding or spotting around the time you expect your period, even if you are pregnant.

If you don't have a regular cycle, you may notice some of the other pregnancy symptoms before you notice the absence of your period.

2. Feeling tired

You may feel unusually tired during the first few weeks of your pregnancy. This is due to the increasing levels of the hormone progesterone.

3. Feeling nauseous

You may start feeling nauseous and even prone to vomiting between the 2nd and 8th week of pregnancy. Although this is commonly called “morning sickness” it can happen at any time of the day or night.
4. Dizziness and fainting

Fainting in early pregnancy is due to low blood sugar levels.

5. Bleeding and cramps in early pregnancy

At the beginning of pregnancy, if you have bleeding and cramps you should visit the doctor as soon as possible. Although these symptoms may be a warning of miscarriage, some women bleed for no apparent reason and without any adverse effect on the developing fetus. Ultrasound is the test of choice to find the cause of a bleed. Staying in bed for some time may be necessary. In advanced pregnancy, the main causes of bleeding are related to the placenta.

a. Placental abruption

When a part of the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus. This is something that is painful and hardens the uterus. If the part of the placenta that detaches is large, it can be fatal for both the mother and the child.
b. The precursor placenta

This is a condition in which the placenta attaches to the lower part of the uterus, instead of the upper part. As the lower part swells there is bleeding without pain, which if it is large, can be dangerous for both the mother and the fetus. When placenta previa is diagnosed, bed rest is usually strictly recommended while sometimes the pregnant woman is admitted to a clinic for the last two months of pregnancy. If the placenta covers the neck of the cervix or slightly blocks the cervical canal, a caesarean section is performed.

6. Increased body temperature

Core body temperature is the temperature you have when you wake up in the morning. It rises slightly immediately after ovulation and remains at this level until the next period. If you've been taking your basal body temperature regularly to track your ovulation day, and if your temperature continues to rise for more than two weeks, it might mean you're pregnant.

7. Swollen chest that hurts

Two weeks after conception, hormones change and can make breasts more sensitive and larger. Of course, this is a symptom that also occurs before the period and therefore is not a symptom of pregnancy in itself. In addition, the veins of the breasts may be stronger and the nipples darker.

8. Very frequent visits to the toilet

About 6-8 weeks after conception you may notice that you have to get up at night to go to the bathroom. Some pregnant women also notice that they have "incontinence" when they cough, laugh or sneeze.

9. Blood stains and period pains

Some women see traces of blood 10 to 14 days after fertilization, (a period of time that usually coincides with the date they expect their period). It is the trail left by the fertilized egg as it attaches itself to the walls of the uterus. Bleeding is light, spotty and pale pink in color and lasts 1-2 days. They may also experience period pains in early pregnancy.

10. Mood swings and stress

You may experience rapid mood swings in the early stages of pregnancy and even start to cry, sometimes without knowing why. This happens because of changes in hormone levels in your body.

11. Headaches

In early pregnancy, hormonal changes cause increased blood circulation which can in turn cause frequent but mild headaches.

12. Constipation

Constipation is a fairly common symptom of pregnancy. The increase in progesterone causes food to pass through the gut more slowly which can cause constipation.

The above are the most common symptoms of pregnancy. However, if you suspect that you may be pregnant and have any of the above symptoms, you must first take a pregnancy test.

But you mustn't rest!!

In any case, to make sure a woman is really pregnant, she should visit her gynecologist!