12 subtle signs that you are pregnant

Chest pain

One of the main signs of pregnancy is that the mammary glands noticeably increase in size and begin to hurt. In about 20% of expectant mothers, this symptom appears a week after conception, because the concentration of the hormones progesterone, prolactin and chorionic gonadotropin increases. They also stimulate the growth of glandular tissue.

Swelling, tenderness and changes in the appearance of the breasts are also signs of pregnancy.

The areolas around the nipples may darken. This is due to an increase in the activity of cells that produce the pigment melanin – melanocytes.

Fatigue

Who would have thought, but just a week after conception, you may feel physically and mentally exhausted.

Stuffy nose

One of the most unexpected signs of pregnancy is a runny nose! The dramatically increased volume of blood circulating through the body leads to swelling of the nasal passages and, as a result, to a stuffy nose. In addition, hormonal fluctuations also affect the onset of the symptom – according to doctors, a runny nose also often occurs in adolescents during puberty.

Dizziness

Dizziness during pregnancy, like many other things, can be associated with hormonal changes and increased blood volume. Unfortunately, in this case, you are powerless.

Slight bleeding

Of course, the absence of menstruation is one of the main signs of pregnancy. However, spotting can also be a sign that you are in an interesting position.

Implantation bleeding occurs around the tenth to fourteenth day after conception.

The fertilized egg enters the uterine cavity and, in order to securely anchor there, goes deep into the epithelial cells. Sometimes this causes microscopic damage to the vessels on the walls of the uterus, which causes slight bleeding and pulling pains in the lower abdomen. This symptom occurs in about 30% of women. Many people confuse implantation bleeding with menstruation, but it is not so abundant – rather, it is a translucent discharge.

Spasms

Usually, abdominal cramps occur during PMS, but gynecologists say they can be a sign of pregnancy.

Increased gas formation

The fault is, again, high levels of the hormone progesterone, which relaxes the muscles in the body – including the intestines.

Digestion is slowing down and the digestion of food now takes much longer.

This creates gas in the intestines, leading to bloating, belching, and flatulence. Increased gas production also occurs in late pregnancy, when the greatly enlarged uterus begins to press on the abdominal cavity. Avoid bloating foods such as broccoli, beans, peas, asparagus, and cabbage to help alleviate your condition.

Mood Swings

Have you been acting up a lot lately? Are you laughing, and fifteen minutes later in tears? Mood swings, of course, do not necessarily indicate pregnancy, but they are one of the signs. This is largely due to a sharp change in the level of hormones estrogen and progesterone in the blood, as well as fatigue that the expectant mother may experience.

Frequent urination and stool problems

Many women in position often run to the toilet because of the constant urge to empty their bladder. This is because the enlarged uterus presses on him. As a rule, this continues throughout the entire nine months. Who would have thought, but ladies can face this even in the first weeks of pregnancy.

The thing is that human chorionic gonadotropin increases blood flow to the pelvic region, which is why trips “on small need” become more frequent.

Some women in interesting positions suffer from constipation. Like the increased gas production, this is due to the dramatically increasing levels of progesterone.

Disgust for certain foods

The smell of tuna has become unbearable for some time now, but does the sight of smoked sausage cause nausea? While the odd dietary habits of pregnant women are not surprising, many are surprised to find a sudden aversion to certain foods.

Allocations

Leucorrhoea, or scientifically leucorrhea, is completely normal during pregnancy. All women periodically have them. While waiting for the baby in the body, the level of estrogen rises and blood flow to the vagina increases, so the leucorrhoea becomes more intense and thick. Many girls mistake this discharge for a symptom of an infection.

According to gynecologists, in fact, leukorrhea is the rejection of dead cells from the vagina and cervix.

Doctors agree that leukorrhea during pregnancy is even beneficial because it protects the birth canal from infections and helps maintain the balance of microflora in the vagina. However, if the discharge is unpleasant, yellow or green in color, and is accompanied by itching, be sure to see a doctor.

Increased temperature

The dramatically increased volume of circulating blood speeds up the metabolism of a pregnant woman by about 20%. Because of this, the body temperature rises to thirty-seven degrees (on average) – and this happens almost immediately after conception. If within two weeks after ovulation you observe a low-grade fever, you are probably in a position (this is one of the first signs of pregnancy, even before the delay).

How to understand that you are pregnant if there are no typical symptoms?

How to recognize pregnancy in the early stages if a woman does not have the most common symptoms? Other manifestations may indicate an interesting situation:

• Bloating and constipation . Due to the increase in progesterone levels, the food bolus begins to pass more slowly through the intestines, which can cause constipation. Drink more water, exercise, and eat plenty of high-fiber foods.
• Mood swings. Estrogen and progesterone levels increase during pregnancy. This can affect mood. The symptom is implicit, since increased emotionality can also indicate premenstrual syndrome. There are practically no differences between PMS and pregnancy before a delay. But after pregnancy is confirmed, we recommend that you pay attention to your psychological state, as severe irritability and mood swings can turn into depression.
• Headaches and back pain. Some women report mild headaches and back pain.