It is important for women to know the early signs of pregnancy to have a health child especially when they are undergoing this experience for the very first time. These are the facts every woman must be well aware of.
Missed periods are the first sign of pregnancy. However it can be simply an irregularity in menstrual cycle due to stress, malnutrition or fatigue etc., so one should find it out.
Another noticeable symptom is tender or swollen breasts with tingling sensation that occurs right after a woman properly conceives. Contraceptives can also cause this. So it cannot be taken as a definite indicator of pregnancy.
Morning sickness can come any time in the day which is also a pregnancy sign. Usually it prevails for two to eight weeks after a woman gets pregnant. Food poisoning, weakness or infection may also cause such a sickness so determine carefully the cause of it.
Frequent urination after pregnancy is medically proven. It too can occur due to urinary infection, diuretics, tension, diabetes or considerably high fluid intake.
The signs mentioned above cannot be taken as definite. Feta heart beat is the definite sign. The beat is audible to woman through scan or ultrasound during the first ten to twenty weeks. This symptom along with any or all of the above confirms that conception has taken place and a new life is growing within her womb.
A pregnancy stick dipped in woman urine turn its color it is also the confirmed indicator.
When the pregnancy is confirmed the woman should begin with the precautionary measures required. Take folic acid, supplements and healthy diet Avoid strenuous physical work, hiking and climbing stairs briskly. Lifting heavy objects is strictly prohibited as it may cause miscarriage. Keep relaxed to avoid any stress. Take ample rest and sleep. Pay visit to gynecologist regularly and follow the prescriptions. Take care your weight gain not to exceed a certain level.
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