Early Signs of Pregnancy and
First Pregnancy Symptoms
In pregnancy, the early symptoms or signs that a woman may experience in pregnancy are listed below. Symptoms may vary from woman to woman. For more detailed information, visit the week by week section at the bottom of this page.- missed menstrual period
- nausea or upset stomach
- excessively tired or fatigued
- frequent urination
- tender sore breasts
- headaches
- heartburn or indigestion
- constipation
- spotting or light bleeding
- feeling faint or light headed
Tips Before Getting Pregnant
Pregnancy doesn't always come easy and for some it's as simple as keeping track of ovulation for the right time to try and bingo you're pregnant. For others, it's not so easy.It might be a good idea to see a physician for other suggestions and tips before trying to get pregnant. There can be other factors keeping you from conceiving if you have been trying for several months. A doctor's visit, exam and bloodwork can give your doctor the information he needs to help you through a successful pregnancy. For the rest of the article on getting pregnant, click Getting Pregnant.
Some doctors recommend a 3 to 4 month preparation period before trying to conceive. One recommendation is to start taking prenatal vitamins and to develop good nutrition and eating habits. It will ensure that you and your baby will have all the essential nutrients from the moment of conception and throughout pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy vary from woman to woman and can at times be confusing since hormonal changes and tender breasts can also be a sign that a menstrual period is on it's way.
One of the first things you should do if your are trying to get pregnant or already experiencing pregnancy, is to put down the cigarettes, stop drinking alcohol and limit your caffeine intake. More than two of cups of coffee has been linked to miscarriage and that's a good enough reason to drink decaffeinated products.
Illegal and prescription drugs can also harm a fetus so check with your doctor if you are on prescribed medications to make sure that they are safe to take in pregnancy.
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