18 Pregnancy Symptoms (7 days, 2 weeks and 1 month)

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The most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy are:

• Pink vaginal discharge;
• Frequent vaginal discharge;
• Cramps and bloating;
• Soft and swollen breasts;
• Darken the arrhythmias;
• Easily tired and excessive sleep;
• Feeling of shortness of breath;
• Deep pain in lower back;
• Aversion to strong odors;
• Differences in mood;
• Menstrual delay;
• Nausea and vomiting;
• Excessive salivation;
• Desire for certain foods;
• Dizziness and headache;
• Increased urge to urinate;
• Constipation;
• Blackheads and oily skin.

These symptoms begin to appear throughout the first 4 weeks of pregnancy and should be considered mainly after menstrual delay, as these can be confused with other conditions, such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), for example, the period before menstruation.  Monthly start.

How do I know if I am pregnant?

Since it can be very complicated to know if you are really likely to get pregnant, we have created an online test to find out what you are likely to get pregnant:

However, it is important to emphasize that one way to make sure you are pregnant is to get a pregnancy test.

Pharmacy exams can be done at home from the 1st day of delayed menstruation;  Unlike blood tests, which can be done 10 days after sexual intercourse.

It is most difficult to detect the symptoms of the first normal pregnancy in the first week, however, some women manage to notice small differences in their body, these are:

1. Pink vaginal discharge

When the ovum is fertilized, there may be a slight discharge of pink color, which is actually normal discharge which is due to the entry of sperm into the ovum of a woman (extra vaginal mucus) with blood marks and displacement towards it.  The uterus

This discharge can occur a few minutes after intercourse or up to 3 days after intimate contact, the lifespan of sperm inside the female body.  Sometimes this discharge is seen only when the woman wipes herself after urinating.  Learn about other causes of pink discharge and what to do.

2. Frequent vaginal discharge

Due to the great hormonal changes that start happening from the moment of pregnancy, it is normal for some women to have more frequent vaginal discharge than usual.  This discharge is not necessarily pink and is mostly white in most cases.

When the flow is accompanied by a bad odor or other symptoms such as pain or itching, it is very important to consult a gynecologist, as it may indicate a vaginal infection, especially candidiasis.

3. Obstruction and bloating

With fertilized eggs, blood flow to the pelvic region increases and female hormones enter the fetus to preserve and continue the pregnancy.  It can cause abdominal cramps that occur during menstruation, but they are usually mild to moderate in severity.  Similarly, a woman may present a slight loss of blood, such as menstruation, but to a lesser extent.

Symptoms that begin to appear around 15 days of gestation are the most common and can last for several weeks:

4. Soft and swollen breasts

During the first two weeks of pregnancy, the woman may notice that her breasts have become more sensitive, and this is due to the hormonal activity that stimulates the mammary glands, preparing her for breastfeeding.  Thus, the size of the breast also increases, which after birth begins to have more developed mammalian glands to support the needs of the baby.

In addition to these, the nipples may undergo some changes, become more sensitive and swollen, and the areola may become darker than normal due to increased blood flow to the area.  Some women may feel a lot of discomfort even at the simple touch of a blouse or bra.

5. Darken the areola

In addition to breast enlargement and tenderness, women may also notice changes in the areolas, which become darker than usual due to increased blood flow to the area.  Some women may experience a lot of discomfort at the simple touch of a shirt or bra in the areola or nipple area.

6. Gets tired easily and sleeps too much

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy that can be present throughout pregnancy, starting around the second week.  It is normal for fatigue to increase during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, when the body adapts to its full metabolism to provide the baby with the energy it needs to develop.

This type of fatigue is easier to detect when a woman begins to feel that what she has done before is becoming too tiring, arriving at the end of the day without energy or needing more than 10 hours of sleep a night to regain the energy she has expended.

7. Feeling short of breath

As well as feeling tired, it is common for women to experience shortness of breath, noticing when they need to climb stairs or do activities that require more energy, such as cleaning the house or running to catch a bus.

This shortness of breath is not only associated with fatigue, but also with increased blood flow to the uterus, which results in a slight decrease in the concentration of oxygen throughout the body.  Learn about other causes of shortness of breath.

8. Deep pain in the lower back

Although back pain is almost always considered a common symptom of the last week of pregnancy, some women may experience this type of pain from the beginning of pregnancy and it is related to the changes that take place in a woman's body during childbirth.  .

In some cases, low back pain can be confused with abdominal pain, so some women feel that menstruation is coming, however, with the lack of period they begin to realize that it is actually back pain.  Not related to menstruation.

9. Hate for strong smells

It is very common for women in the beginning of pregnancy to hate strong odors, even if they are visually pleasing as perfume.  For example, most pregnant women may still vomit after a strong odor, such as gasoline, cigarettes, or cleaning products.

In addition to these, with the change in smell, some women may report that there is a change in the taste of food, which becomes more intense, causing nausea.

10. Variation of mood

During the first two weeks of pregnancy, a woman may notice some changes in her mood for no apparent reason.  It is very common for pregnant women to cry in situations where they cannot cry before they become pregnant and this symptom can persist throughout pregnancy.

This is because strong hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause neurotransmitter levels imbalance, which makes mood more unstable.

11. Menstrual delay

Lack of menstruation is usually the most obvious symptom of pregnancy, since a woman's period stops during pregnancy so that the fetus can develop properly in the womb.

This symptom is caused by increased production of the hormone beta HCG, which prevents the ovaries from producing mature eggs.  Menstrual delay can occur up to 4 weeks after conception and is more easily detected in women with regular menstruation.

However, it is important to note that there are other conditions that can cause menstrual delays, such as: stress or hormonal changes.

After the first month of pregnancy, in addition to delayed menstruation, many women begin to have other characteristic symptoms, such as:

12. Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are frequent, mainly in the morning, it is one of the most familiar symptoms of pregnancy and it usually appears after the 6th week of pregnancy and can continue throughout pregnancy.

However, nausea does not always occur, and nausea and vomiting are much more common in women without vomiting, especially in the morning.

13. Excess saliva

In addition to nausea and vomiting, there may be excess saliva, which makes nausea more uncomfortable for women.  Therefore, although excess saliva can be maintained during pregnancy, it is common for nausea to subside if it improves.

14. Cravings for certain foods

Normal pregnancy cravings can start from the first month of pregnancy and continue throughout the pregnancy, and it is common for some women to want to eat strange foods, try different combinations or even eat foods they have never tried before.

In some cases, these cravings may be related to nutritional deficiencies in certain minerals or vitamins, especially if they are foods that are very different from what women are usually accustomed to eating.  In this situation, it is advisable to see a doctor to understand what could be the cause.

15. Dizziness and headache

Dizziness is caused by low blood pressure, low blood glucose and mainly due to poor nutrition due to nausea and frequent vomiting.  These symptoms usually appear after the 5th week of pregnancy, but tend to decrease after the 20th week of pregnancy.

Headaches during pregnancy are also common due to hormonal changes, they are usually mild but permanent and women usually do not associate it with pregnancy.

16. Increased urge to urinate

 As the pregnancy progresses, the body of the pregnant woman needs to produce various hormones, such as progesterone, so that the baby develops healthy.  When this happens, the bladder muscles relax and therefore, it is more difficult to completely empty the urine inside the bladder, so the woman may feel more likely to urinate in the bathroom than before.

17. Constipation

Hormonal changes can cause constipation in many women from early pregnancy, making it difficult to defecate.

18. Blackheads and oily skin

Hormonal changes can cause blackheads and pimples to appear or worsen, which is scientifically called acne and for this reason, already in the first week of pregnancy, women may notice oily skin, which can be controlled by using the product.  Clean skin and proper personal hygiene.

When can a pregnancy test be done?

The pregnancy test that you buy at the pharmacy can be done on the first day of your miss.  If the result is negative, you can wait another 3 to 5 days, and if the period is delayed, a new pregnancy test can be done.

If the results are still negative, a blood test should be considered as it is more reliable and shows the amount of beta hCG hormone which is produced only during pregnancy.  This test can indicate a positive or negative result and indicate how many weeks your pregnancy is:

• 7 days after fertilization: up to 25 mIU / mL
• 4 weeks after last menstrual date: 1,000 mIU / mL
• 5 weeks after last menstrual date: 3,000 mIU / mL
• 6 weeks after the last menstrual date: 6,000 mIU / mL
• 7 weeks after last menstrual date: 20,000 mIU / mL
• 8 to 10: 100,000 mIU / mL after last menstrual date

However, if the pregnancy test is negative even after a delay of 10 days, the woman should not be pregnant, but should make an appointment with a gynecologist to verify the cause of her menstrual delay.

Watch this video to know what are the symptoms of early pregnancy that some women may be unaware of:

In the case of a psychiatric pregnancy, the only way to verify that all of these symptoms are present and that there is no developing fetus is through both blood and imaging tests.

If you think this may be the case for you, see How a Psychological Pregnancy Can Be Detected and Treated.

 What to do if the result is positive

If the pharmacy pregnancy test is positive, it is recommended to do a blood pregnancy test, as it indicates the amount of beta HCG hormone present in the bloodstream and it is more reliable.  Similarly, an appointment with an obstetrician-gynecologist should be made as soon as possible to begin antenatal care.

 When should an ultrasound be done?

After 5 weeks of pregnancy, the doctor may perform a transvaginal ultrasound to monitor the placenta and see if the pregnancy is developing inside the uterus, because in some cases, an ectopic pregnancy may occur, which can still make a woman pregnant.  , The baby develops at the level of the fallopian tubes and rarely in the ovaries, abdomen or uterus.  Consequences of situations that put women's lives at risk.

If the doctor has not performed an ultrasound between the 8th and 13th week of pregnancy, you should order this test to calculate the expected date of delivery to determine the age of pregnancy and when the baby will be 40 weeks old.

The baby on this test is still very small and can be difficult to see, but it is usually very exciting for the parents.  It is too early to know the sex of the baby, but if the doctor suspects that it is a boy, it is likely to happen, but it should still be confirmed on the next ultrasound, in the second trimester of pregnancy, about 20 weeks.