Signs of Being Pregnant

How do you know if you are pregnant? There are various signs of being pregnant that can mimic PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome), which is why some women do not realize that they are pregnant until months into the conception. Knowing the signs of being pregnant can be important so as to prevent carrying on any unhealthy lifestyle choices during the early weeks of your child’s development.

There are a number of signs of being pregnant, and when you combine all of these symptoms together, you will see that it's hard to determine if you are pregnant or just suffering from a bad case of PMS. If your breasts are sore, you have increased urination and strange cravings, these symptoms could be your period, or signs of being pregnant. However, if you take a positive pregnancy test, see a change in your energy levels and libido or just feel pregnant, you might wonder. Once you have missed your period (and you are typically regular each month), you will need to take a pregnancy test. If you see that you have positive pregnancy test, the signs of being pregnant are obviously not from PMS.

Sore breasts are typically one of the first signs of being pregnant. The levels of progesterone increase dramatically for women roughly two weeks after conception. Your breasts may feel heavy and fuller than usual and the nipples may be very tender to touch.

Fatigue is another common sign of both pregnancy and PMS. During the early stages of pregnancy with the increased progesterone, you might also experience less energy than usual. With so much progesterone, you may find yourself wanted to take a nap in the middle of the day! Along with these symptoms, othersigns of being pregnan t will be lower blood sugar and lower blood pressure, which can separate these signs from your monthly PMS.

Spotting or vaginal bleeding might not seem like normal signs of being pregnant, but in fact, this occurrence is known as “implantation bleeding.” It happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining about 7 to 10 days after conception. The bleeding will look spottier and lighter in color than a usual period and will not last for the same length of days.

If you are experiencing signs of being pregnant, the best step is to take a pregnancy test. If it comes back positive, go to see your doctor for the next steps and advice on how to proceed.

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