| The initial symptoms of pregnancy are so widely | | | | partly because of the embryonic development, |
| known that in most instances you, as the | | | | the uterus becomes altered in a number of ways. |
| prospective mother, make the diagnosis yourself | | | | These early changes may irritate the bladder |
| shortly after conception has taken place. | | | | causing the increased need to urinate. All the |
| Some pregnancy signs and symptoms appear | | | | bladder symptoms gradually disappear by the |
| when you are only 3 weeks pregnant. On the | | | | fourth month, but become prominent again |
| other hand, you might suspect that you are | | | | towards the end of pregnancy. |
| pregnant when you are not, because these | | | | The failure of menstruation to appear, when it is |
| symptoms could be associated with other | | | | expected, is almost always a symptom of |
| conditions as well. Likewise, you can be pregnant | | | | pregnancy. This early sign of pregnancy is the one |
| without experiencing any of these symptoms. | | | | that most commonly attracts attention. As a rule, |
| The signs of pregnancy may be classified | | | | when this happens to a healthy woman during her |
| according to their reliability - presumptive, | | | | childbearing years -- which usually extends from |
| probable, and positive. The very early pregnancy | | | | the fifteenth to the forty-fifth year -- it indicates |
| signs and symptoms are presumptive signs, and | | | | pregnancy. But there are exceptions to this very |
| doubtful evidence regarding your pregnancy. The | | | | good rule. Besides pregnancy, several conditions |
| last, which is positive signs of pregnancy, are | | | | cause temporary suppression of menstruation. |
| infallible proof that you are pregnant. Therefore, | | | | Diseases of the womb may interfere with the |
| you should not be surprised when your pregnancy | | | | menstrual process. Menstruation is also influenced |
| signs become positive, after your suspicions were | | | | by certain ovary conditions. In addition to a busy |
| first aroused. | | | | lifestyle or major lifestyle changes, excessive |
| The earliest pregnancy symptoms include | | | | dieting or exercise as well as weight gain or |
| abdominal cramping that feels like menstrual | | | | cessation of oral contraceptives, may interrupt |
| cramps. This cramping is not, however, associated | | | | the regular appearance of the menstrual cycle. |
| with menstrual bleeding. Instead of that, you | | | | Emotional turmoil and grief, and strong fear or |
| might experience light vaginal spotting or mucus | | | | hope for pregnancy, may cause the absence of |
| discharge. This very light bleeding occurs a bit | | | | menstrual periods. |
| earlier than your expected normal periods. The | | | | It is doubtful whether menstruation ever |
| spotting is lighter in color than the normal | | | | continues after conception. Instances in which the |
| menstrual blood, and doesn't last as long either. | | | | menstrual function is believed to persist are not |
| These earliest signs of pregnancy -- abdominal | | | | uncommon. In most cases it is a sign that there is |
| cramping and spotting -- are also known as | | | | some danger of miscarriage. Since miscarriage |
| implantation symptoms of pregnancy. | | | | often occurs about the same time that a |
| Increased need to urinate is a common early sign | | | | menstrual period is expected, there is a probability |
| of pregnancy that occurs shortly after | | | | for confusing the symptoms. |
| conception, and prevails for several weeks. Some | | | | In conclusion, implantation symptoms, increased |
| pregnant women may also have difficulty in | | | | need to urinate, and missed periods, are the most |
| urination, and a few may experience discomforts | | | | important very early signs of pregnancy. In all |
| with it. The reason for the need to empty the | | | | events, pregnant women err much more |
| bladder frequently may be connected with the | | | | frequently in suspecting that they are pregnant |
| changes in the reproductive organs after | | | | than in overlooking these conditions. Pregnancy is |
| pregnancy has become established. The supply of | | | | one of the most thrilling highlights in a woman's life. |
| blood is increased to all the organs concerned with | | | | Thus, it is not surprising that we are all very |
| the reproductive process, shortly after | | | | excited about the first signs and symptoms of |
| conception. Partly because of this congestion, and | | | | pregnancy. |