It’s one of the most precious moments in a
woman’s life when she realizes that a new life is growing inside her womb.
Pregnancy brings with it a lot of changes. This a time when her thinking about
life is also likely to change, especially when she comprehends how unusual an
experience is giving birth. Pregnancy also brings out the inner strength in a
woman.
So what are the first signs which show that
you may be pregnant. Before the pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, there are some
specific signs and symptoms that give you an indication of whether you are
pregnant or not. Every woman is different, so it is possible that these
symptoms are different and show up at different times.
Monthly Cycle is
delayed
The archetypal symptom of pregnancy is missing
a period. Once you are pregnant, your body starts producing human chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG) hormone. This hormone is responsible for maintaining the
pregnancy. It gives a signal to the ovaries that it is the right time to halt
the release of mature eggs for the next nine months. In most of the pregnancy
tests an hCG strip is used for confirmation.
Cramp and Spotting
You suddenly start feeling a pain in your
stomach. After the ovulation period, you might experience cramps in your lower
abdomen along with spotting. The reason behind it is usually the stretching of
the round ligaments that support the growing womb.
Breast Tenderness
A sudden rise in the hormones inside the body
can result in tenderness of breasts or tingly feeling. By checking the skin
around your nipple, you can come to know whether you are pregnant or not. Do
you want to know how? It becomes bumpier, and these bumps are known as
Montgomery’s tubercles. These are responsible for secreting an oily fluid that
prepares the nipples for breastfeeding.
The Feeling of Fatigue
A sudden exhausting feeling in the first
trimester of pregnancy is experienced by most of the pregnant women. As time
passes, this feeling also fades; but can return with a vengeance in the third
trimester. This is so because it requires energy to build a life-support system
for the baby to help in its proper growth and development. Also, the blood
sugar level and blood pressure move to the lower side. It may happen as your
body responds to the effect of pregnancy hormones. In such circumstances, it is
essential to have protein and iron-rich foods.
Recurrent Urination
In early pregnancy, it is seen that women will
get the sense of peeing again and again, as their bladder works overtime. This
is because of the expansion of the womb, which results in pressing the bladder,
and you have to make frequent trips to the bathroom.
Bloating and
Constipation
You may feel bloated
or constipated due to the superfluous release of hormones. Your tummy becomes
harder, even rounder and the tummy feels more gassy. The food passes through
the intestines slowly because of progesterone resulting in sluggish digestion.
So, you have to deal with bloating, burping, uncomfortable sensation. Drinking
lots of water, and consuming high-fiber foods can help relieve this
symptom.
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Gynaecology and leading Gynaecologist at the CK Birla Hospital
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Dr. Astha Dayal has over 13 years of extensive experience and
training in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She has a vast body of
experience having worked in Hospitals like Lok Nayak Hospital, Maulana Azad
Medical College Delhi, Medanta, Artemis Hospitals and The Cradle in
Gurgaon. She finished her medical education and specialist training in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and
MRCOG from Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, London. She has a
diploma and fellowship in laparoscopic surgery and a FOGSI Fellowship in
Infertility from Sir Gangaram Hospital. She is a member of the Royal College of
Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London (RCOG), Federation of Obstetric and
Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) and World Association of Laparoscopic
Surgeons (WALS). Her expertise lies in the medical and surgical management of
women’s health problems, managing high-risk pregnancies, advanced laparoscopy
and hysteroscopy and reproductive endocrinology.
The CK Birla Hospital for Women, Gurgaon is a multi-speciality hospital
focused on, but not restricted to women’s health. It is part of the $1.8 billion
diversified CK Birla Group. The hospital based on international standards and
protocols has a strong focus on clinical quality and care. The hospital’s core
clinical specialities include obstetrics & gynaecology, neonatology &
paediatrics (including paediatric orthopaedics, ophthalmology, surgery and
developmental paediatrics), fertility, fetal medicine, the breast centre
(including screening & genomics, breast surgery, conservation &
reconstruction and rehabilitation & counselling), oncology (head &
neck, gynae & GI onco surgery, chemotherapy), advanced surgical sciences
(including laparoscopic, cancer, gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery),
orthopaedics, urology, aesthetics & plastic surgery, dermatology, internal
medicine, pain management, diagnostics and physiotherapy.
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