The Early Signs of Pregnancy
by: Shalene Chamings
One of the early signs of pregnancy is morning sickness. Sometimes nausea is made worse
by fatigue, temperature fluxuations, certain smells and even the sight of food. Morning
sickness may even be accompanied by vomiting. The truth is while nausea is one of the
early signs of pregnancy and labeled "morning sickness" it may not strike a pregnant
woman just in the mornings. Morning sickness and all its discomfort can occur at any time . .
. even in the middle of the night. While morning sickness is one of the early signs of
pregnancy that generally goes away after the first trimester, there are women who
experience morning sickness during their entire pregnancies. Smells, certain foods and
other things may cause nausea in a pregnant woman at any time during her pregnancy.
Morning sickness is said to be brought on by changes in a pregnant woman's hormones.
The human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that is relatively high during the
first few months of pregnancy. HCG, changes in estrogen levels and even changes in blood
glucose levels can bring about morning sickness. One way to combat a drop in blood
glucose is for pregnant women to always keep food in their stomachs. While eating may be
the last thing on a woman's mind if morning sickness is one of her early signs of pregnancy,
an empty stomach can make nausea worse.
Eating small snacks throughout the day can go far in helping a woman to combat nausea.
Pregnant women who suffer from nausea can usually tolerate eating small snacks. This is
usually easier for a woman that trying to consume two or three large meals each day.
Pregnant women are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids. This can help to prevent
dehydration. Dehydration can occur if a woman is having a lot of vomiting with her morning
sickness.
While nausea and morning sickness is one of the most common early signs of pregnancy, it
can be very frightening. If a pregnant woman has many episodes of vomiting and it is
causing her to lose weight she should notify her OB/GYN. There are occasions when a
pregnant mother may have to be put on intravenous fluids or given medication. It is
important to note that a doctor will be able to determine if a pregnant woman is
experiencing normal morning sickness or if she has an underlying medical condition that is
causing her to vomit and lose weight. Other causes of nausea and vomiting could include
peptic ulcer disease, gall bladder disease, appendicitis, hepatitis, infections, kidney
insufficiency and more. If you are pregnant and you think you are experiencing more than
just a dose of morning sickness that accompanies the early signs of pregnancy, you should
consult your doctor immediately.
In addition to nausea, other early signs of pregnancy can include changes in breast
sensitivity. Many women report that their breasts become very tender and feel full and
heavy. Spotting very early in the first few weeks of pregnancy is also fairly common.
However, this spotting should be reported to your doctor. Normal spotting will generally be
accompanied with a yellow colored mucous. Lack of energy and fatigue is also one of the
common early signs of pregnancy as well as frequent urination. Energy levels generally
return during the second trimester only to fall again during the third trimester. Many women
report they feel the need to frequently urinate throughout their entire pregnancies, while
others report this as just a problem during the first and third trimesters.
About The Author
Shalene Chamings
I am a mother of four beautiful girls who greatly enjoys motherhood.
http://www.anewbornbaby.com/blog/
by: Shalene Chamings
One of the early signs of pregnancy is morning sickness. Sometimes nausea is made worse
by fatigue, temperature fluxuations, certain smells and even the sight of food. Morning
sickness may even be accompanied by vomiting. The truth is while nausea is one of the
early signs of pregnancy and labeled "morning sickness" it may not strike a pregnant
woman just in the mornings. Morning sickness and all its discomfort can occur at any time . .
. even in the middle of the night. While morning sickness is one of the early signs of
pregnancy that generally goes away after the first trimester, there are women who
experience morning sickness during their entire pregnancies. Smells, certain foods and
other things may cause nausea in a pregnant woman at any time during her pregnancy.
Morning sickness is said to be brought on by changes in a pregnant woman's hormones.
The human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that is relatively high during the
first few months of pregnancy. HCG, changes in estrogen levels and even changes in blood
glucose levels can bring about morning sickness. One way to combat a drop in blood
glucose is for pregnant women to always keep food in their stomachs. While eating may be
the last thing on a woman's mind if morning sickness is one of her early signs of pregnancy,
an empty stomach can make nausea worse.
Eating small snacks throughout the day can go far in helping a woman to combat nausea.
Pregnant women who suffer from nausea can usually tolerate eating small snacks. This is
usually easier for a woman that trying to consume two or three large meals each day.
Pregnant women are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids. This can help to prevent
dehydration. Dehydration can occur if a woman is having a lot of vomiting with her morning
sickness.
While nausea and morning sickness is one of the most common early signs of pregnancy, it
can be very frightening. If a pregnant woman has many episodes of vomiting and it is
causing her to lose weight she should notify her OB/GYN. There are occasions when a
pregnant mother may have to be put on intravenous fluids or given medication. It is
important to note that a doctor will be able to determine if a pregnant woman is
experiencing normal morning sickness or if she has an underlying medical condition that is
causing her to vomit and lose weight. Other causes of nausea and vomiting could include
peptic ulcer disease, gall bladder disease, appendicitis, hepatitis, infections, kidney
insufficiency and more. If you are pregnant and you think you are experiencing more than
just a dose of morning sickness that accompanies the early signs of pregnancy, you should
consult your doctor immediately.
In addition to nausea, other early signs of pregnancy can include changes in breast
sensitivity. Many women report that their breasts become very tender and feel full and
heavy. Spotting very early in the first few weeks of pregnancy is also fairly common.
However, this spotting should be reported to your doctor. Normal spotting will generally be
accompanied with a yellow colored mucous. Lack of energy and fatigue is also one of the
common early signs of pregnancy as well as frequent urination. Energy levels generally
return during the second trimester only to fall again during the third trimester. Many women
report they feel the need to frequently urinate throughout their entire pregnancies, while
others report this as just a problem during the first and third trimesters.
About The Author
Shalene Chamings
I am a mother of four beautiful girls who greatly enjoys motherhood.
http://www.anewbornbaby.com/blog/
