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Common Pregnancy Symptoms


Pregnancy symptoms vary from woman to woman.  Many begin to experience symptoms within a few days of conception, while it may take others weeks before they feel symptoms.  Other women may never feel any symptoms at all.  Because your body is experiencing rapid hormonal changes, it is important to be patient with yourself and your growing needs, and growing stomach!  When it is all said and done, you will have a beautiful baby to show for your efforts.

The first pregnancy symptoms that commonly occur are nausea and vomiting.  Though not all women experience what is commonly called morning sickness, many women do.  This nausea is not limited to the morning, however.  Some women feel the most sick during afternoon or evening hours.

Frequent urination is another pregnancy symptom that occurs in most women.  Because the uterus enlarges to accommodate the growing fetus, it puts pressure on the bladder, causing the need for more frequent urination.  This symptom typically begins within one or two weeks after fertilization.

Irritability is another common pregnancy symptom that if virtually inescapable.  Because your hormones are changing so rapidly, it only makes sense that your mood would be affected.  Exercise and a healthy diet often help to take the edge off of your mood, and irritability tends to decrease at the beginning of the second trimester.

Tiredness is another common pregnancy symptom.  Because of the hormonal changes taking place, your body tends to feel tired.  Hormonal changes also cause an increase in body temperature, leading to even more sluggishness.  Dizziness and fainting can also occur as the uterus begins compressing arteries in the legs, causing blood pressure to drop.  Also, if you don’t eat frequently enough, you may develop low blood sugar.  It is important to maintain a healthy balance, since blood sugar is the main source of food for the fetus.

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