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Ways to tell if you`re pregnant - How I can tell if I am pregnant and what should I do if I find out that I am. This is a disconcerting question and has one of two reasons why it is asked. When a woman is told she is pregnant she either seeks help for all the good reasons, or in contrast, and sadly, we have women whose cry for help is in no relation to good. Their reasons could be they `re too young to have a baby, or they have a health matter that can incur complications further into the pregnancy preventing a full term delivery. Other motives could be due to inconvenience. If "no" acceptable excuse is given then convenience ups the numbers in abortions.
Babies are not an inconvenience but situations are, and should you find yourself in one where it poses threat to you or your unborn baby`s welfare and your pregnancy permitted to continue, then you could face a life and death situation later, if this is the case then your reason to abort (termination) maybe be deemed acceptable. (Not in everyone`s eye)
Too many babies are left abandoned on church doorsteps and under park benches because young girls think they have no one to turn to or that they are confused over where to get help. There is plenty of help for the underage young mom to be. If you know you`re pregnant and scared then speak to mom, your partner or doctor, whoever out of the three that you feel you can talk to at this time. I personally go for the first option because who better than mom to help in your hour of need.
First lets clarify you`re definitely pregnant. Ways to tell if you`re pregnant is simple if using a home pregnancy test kit, if you haven`t done a test and noticed changes in body behaviours and you believe them to be pregnancy symptoms, then you must be sure.
Ways to tell if you`re pregnant symptoms
If you think you`re already pregnant, it can be extremely frustrating waiting to find out, nevertheless not a time for hasty decisions or actions. Are you aware that some women can experience "early" pregnancy symptoms in the week before their period? Implantation normally happens within 8-10 days of ovulation. At this time, the woman`s body reacts to Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG,) the pregnancy hormone. It is this hormone that pregnancy tests find in a positive test. And, it is the speedy rising levels of HCG which cause early pregnancy symptoms.
During pregnancy a woman will see her body change in more ways than one while the baby develops inside the womb. What you need to bear in mind is that not all women carry their babies the same and because of this different aspects in pregnancy will not exactly be the same as the next pregnant woman`s. As time progresses these changes tend to disappear during pregnancy or soon after you give birth.
Symptoms of pregnancy and ways of telling your pregnant is mostly determined by the pointers below.
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A missed period is typical symptom of pregnancy
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Sore breasts - Breasts normally start to change in the first trimester (weeks one to 12 of your pregnancy) as the body begins to make tissue for producing and storing breast milk.
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Tiredness - In early pregnancy and because of major body change traits taking place it upsets energy levels. While the baby grows you start to feel the effects i.e. bigger and heavier, resulting in the feeling of "having no life in your body" when in a funny way you have (baby.) If you feel extremely tired, this could indicate anemia - see your midwife or GP.
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Having to wee often is another sign of pregnancy - Pregnancy hormones can encourage frequent urination spells. The feeling to wee becomes more prominent as the growing baby presses on the bladder. When you`re pregnant you have an increased risk of developing a urinary tract infection. You should not panic at this stage because so do other issues cause UTIs. Nevertheless it is a good to understand factors as such. Why we say more at risk is because pregnancy hormones and your growing womb can slow down the urine passing out of your body. Scientific study says cranberry juice may help to stop a urinary tract infection. If you experience symptoms of a urinary tract infection (pain or burning when you urinate) during pregnancy, you will need early treatment.
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Morning sickness – One of the common of all symptoms and you want to think yourself lucky if you are not affected by the early morning balking and throw ups. Some women suffer sickness throughout the day and sometimes at night. This usually eases off after about 14 weeks. Women go to great lengths to avoid the sudden dash to the loo. To avoid this eat small meals regularly so that you don't get hungry. As we all differ you could try like other women, eating ginger biscuits or drinking ginger tea. Both are known for relieving their symptoms. Note how I said "their" as it may work for you, but may not.
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Constipation - Pregnancy hormones have a way of relaxing body muscles, so the bowels don't work as well. Your digestive system absorbs more water from the food and this makes the faeces harder making it difficult to pass and cause discomfort and pain. See your GP if you are constipated. Drink plenty of fluids and eat plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and high-fibre foods such as cereals, this will help loosen the bowels.
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Weight gain - The exact amount of weight you put on will differ from the next woman. Usually a pregnant woman will show excess weight gain of around 10 to 12.5kg (22 to 28lbs.)
Of course it's natural to put on weight in pregnancy and simply cannot be avoided. It is very unhealthy indeed while you are pregnant to abstain from food in a quest to keep your weight down, yes it sounds silly I know, but it is fact that some women have done this or tend on doing it. Stop it now before serious issues arise from not eating.
The weight you gain during pregnancy is made up of:
- A growing baby, placenta and amniotic fluid
- Development of the womb and breasts
- Increased blood circulation
- Water retention and fat stores
Backache – There is no true way of avoiding this symptom. During pregnancy your ligaments become supple, and this can put a strain on the joints of your lower back and pelvis. Bend your knees and keep your back straight when you are lifting , in saying that avoid lifting heavy items and stretching.
Heartburn – I myself found this the most problematic and disturbing of all symptoms when I was expecting. Pregnancy hormones relax the end of your food pipe (oesophagus) which causes acid from the stomach to pass back up into your oesophagus, causing heartburn. Try eating smaller meals more frequently.
Swelling of the ankles, feet and hands (oedema.) This results from the body retaining more fluid and carrying more blood when you are pregnant. It can turn serious where you are carefully monitored to make sure you`re not developing pre-eclampsia. Bleeding gums - Hair changes – and Skin differences can happen also.
You should attend all antenatal appointments, with the midwife, GP or obstetrician. Antenatal may include:
- blood pressure monitoring
- giving a urine sample
- blood tests
Remember all Gym-slip moms-to-be that you need your mom at your side to help guide and support you throughout your pregnancy because, when baby is born the gym-slip are swapped for the apron.
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