Early signs of pregnancy
Release time : 04/05/2025 09:30:01
At the moment of conception, although there may not be any visible changes in appearance, changes can occur within a woman's body.
Whether it's a woman who is pregnant or not, everyone should know about the signs of pregnancy.
Pregnancy symptoms usually occur before pregnancy is confirmed. There are certain physical and emotional changes that occur in a woman's body during this time. Commonly, the signs of pregnancy include:
1. Absence of menstruation is the earliest and most direct manifestation. For ordinary women, a delay of seven days in menstruation is normal. For women of childbearing age, if menstruation is delayed by more than ten days, it is very likely to be pregnant.
2. In the early stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers may experience varying degrees of morning sickness, feeling nauseous or queasy. This is related to the hormones produced by the placenta during pregnancy, and at this time, the appetite of the pregnant woman may also change. Some may not feel like eating, while others might be very eager to eat sour foods.
3. In the early stages of pregnancy, women may experience symptoms similar to premenstrual syndrome, such as abdominal pain, breast swelling, and occasional light pink or brown discharge from the vagina. This is because during the early stages of pregnancy, the body produces a significant amount of estrogen and progesterone.
4. Frequently feeling tired is also one of the early signs of pregnancy. Pregnant women have a large amount of luteinizing hormone secretion in their bodies, which can cause them to suddenly become tired and exhausted, even if they have sufficient rest time.
How long does it take to have a reaction during pregnancy? Due to individual differences in physical condition, the timing and extent of the reaction may also vary.
Generally speaking, around the sixth week of pregnancy, and these reactions generally last three months.
During pregnancy, levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and hCG in the mother's body gradually increase. Pregnant women may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting, as well as frequent urination and increased breast tenderness, which are referred to as early pregnancy reactions.
However, everyone's physical condition varies, and the onset of morning sickness also differs.
For women intending to conceive, pregnancy can be detected 7-10 days after intercourse. The earliest test is within a week and the latest up to three weeks later.
Early pregnancy reactions are divided into three categories. One category is morning sickness, which usually occurs with only mild nausea and vomiting in the morning, without affecting daily life.
One type is moderate vomiting, which occurs not only in the morning but also during the day. Eating liquid or light foods can alleviate this condition.
Another type is malignant vomiting, which involves recurrent and persistent nausea and vomiting, with severe cases leading to neurological symptoms. This requires hospital examination and treatment.
What should you do if you experience symptoms of pregnancy? What should you do if your body experiences symptoms similar to pregnancy, such as morning sickness and a missed period? Firstly, if you have symptoms of pregnancy, you need to test whether you are pregnant.
Common pregnancy test methods include: early pregnancy test strips, pregnancy test kits, hospital pregnancy tests, and ultrasound examination.
Early pregnancy tests and home pregnancy kits can be purchased from pharmacies and used to perform self-tests at home following the instructions provided.
The pregnancy test in a hospital is mainly to detect whether there is human chorionic gonadotropin in the woman's urine.
B-mode ultrasound examination is used to observe the condition of the female uterus for judgment.
2. If pregnancy is confirmed, it is important to ensure adequate protein and energy intake as the baby primarily develops through the mother's body. Mothers must ensure they consume enough energy daily to ensure the child's health.
3. Morning sickness, which is a common symptom of early pregnancy, can also be alleviated by seeking medical assistance.
Pregnant women should eat more fruits and vegetables and easily digestible foods, which can effectively alleviate symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
If you have a breast distension, you can use the hot or massage to care for it.
In the early stages of pregnancy, vaginal discharge is a normal physiological phenomenon unique to women. Generally, after becoming pregnant, it is observed that there is an increased amount of vaginal discharge around 3-4 weeks.
After pregnancy, a woman may experience an increased amount of vaginal discharge, which is slightly thicker and more sticky than usual. There is no odor, and the discharge appears clear without any debris or foreign objects. It appears translucent and similar to egg whites or clear mucus. Sometimes it may appear light yellow.
After becoming pregnant, the placenta secretes estrogen and progesterone, causing the vaginal mucosa to become congested and edematous, with increased permeability and increased exudate compared to usual. Therefore, vaginal discharge becomes more than before pregnancy, appearing white and paste-like. These vaginal secretions form a protective barrier in the cervical canal. These are all normal physiological changes and do not require treatment.
However, if you experience vulvar itching and pain, yellow vaginal discharge with an odor, it is essential to pay attention and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Changes in vaginal discharge may present some inconveniences to pregnant women's lives. At this time, it is appropriate to use sanitary pads but not to use cervical pessaries. It is advisable to wear loose-fitting clothing or jeans less frequently, and it is important to select cotton fabric underwear and ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
What should pregnant women pay attention to in early pregnancy? Many first-time mothers are not very clear about what they should pay attention to during pregnancy. In fact, many seemingly ordinary matters require special attention in the early stages of pregnancy.
After confirming that you are pregnant, it is important to go to the hospital for a detailed prenatal examination.
Many people believe that prenatal examinations are only necessary during the later stages of pregnancy. However, this is not entirely true.
At 12 weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers are required to visit the hospital for their initial prenatal check-up and establish a pregnant women's contact health booklet.
This can help pregnant women have a clearer understanding of the development of the embryo inside, ensuring the healthy growth of the baby
The fetus is the fruit of the love between parents. In the early stages of pregnancy, both partners should reduce or avoid sexual intercourse.
Improper sexual activity can lead to uterine contractions in pregnant women, increasing the risk of miscarriage.
In the early stages of pregnancy, couples should prioritize fetal safety. To ensure the health of the fetus, sexual intercourse should be avoided during the first three months of pregnancy
For pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy, it is even more important to be careful with medication
Before taking medication, carefully read the medication instructions or consult a doctor before taking it.
Because there are cases of malformation in babies caused by drug abuse during pregnancy, it is to avoid risk and protect the fetus.
*This text concerning medical aspects is for reference only.
If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately, and the diagnosis and treatment should be based on offline medical examination.