Symptoms and Discomforts of Pregnancy
There are many symptoms and discomforts of pregnancy, especially the first few months. But every woman and every pregnancy is different. Here we tell you what’s normal when you’re pregnant.
Common symptoms of pregnancy
Amenorrhea
Although there may be other reasons (such as stress or other problems), if you delay is possible you are pregnant, especially if your periods are regular.
Painful breasts, swollen and darker
About three weeks after the date of conception, you can feel swelling, tenderness and some pain in the breasts, especially in the nipple area due to the action of estrogen and progesterone. The areola around the nipples becomes darker.
Light spots and / or discharge
At 8 or 10 days after ovulation, the cervical mucus plug is forming to block the hole, so the baby does not acquire infections. You may notice an increase in vaginal discharge but no odor, itching or burning under normal conditions.
Fatigue
Most pregnant women feel more tired because during the first few weeks you start to produce more blood to carry nutrients to the fetus.
Nausea or vomiting
Presented by the increase in hormones, estrogen, progesterone and metabolic changes.
Urinating more often
Your uterus grows. While still low, increasingly push the bladder, so they feel need to urinate more frequently.
Other effects of pregnancy
Weight Gain
The pregnant woman of average weight should gain between 22 and 30 lbs (10 to 14 kg) in total, but most of this increase in recent months.
Constipation and hemorrhoids during pregnancy
The effect of hormones in the digestive system and the pressure of growing uterus on the bowels, are the cause of constipation. During the last trimester of pregnancy, the enlarged uterus increases pressure on the rectum and causes hemorrhoids. Do not take laxatives or remedies without consulting a doctor.
Gastric Acidity
It occurs when the digested food is pushed from the stomach into the esophagus. It’s a myth that has to do with the amount of baby hair.
Cravings, odors
You may experience cravings during pregnancy or reject food because your sense of smell becomes more sensitive. What is abnormal is that you fancy things as soil, ash, mud, chalk, ice, laundry starch, baking soda, soap, toothpaste, paint chips from the walls, plaster, wax, coffee beans or even cigarette butts. This behavior is known as pica and deserves to see a doctor.
Shortness of breath
This occurs during the third trimester because the fetus is occupying more space in the abdomen.
Dizziness and headache (headache)
Although more frequent in the morning, the dizziness may occur at any time of day, especially if you eat frequently and lowers blood sugar, you may have headaches. It is abnormal, severe pain, especially when accompanied by high blood pressure or swelling.
Back pain
Effect of increasing your abdomen and weight gain. It usually affects the sciatic nerve.
Swelling
It is due to water retention in tissues, especially in your feet. It is abnormal: If your hands or face swell, please notify your obstetrician.
Pelvic Pain
You will feel discomfort in the pelvic area by the weight and growth of your belly.
Varicose Veins
They are produced by the uterus puts pressure on your lower abdomen that impairs circulation.
Streaks
Being overweight causes the skin has to withstand greater stress.
Chloasma (dark patches on the face)
These dark spots are known as pregnancy mask or cloth of pregnancy (although its medical name is chloasma or melasma). Women with darker complexions are more prone to this condition is the result of hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. The best prevention is to avoid sun exposure.
The leg cramps
These cramps usually start to occur during the second trimester and may as pregnancy progresses. May occur during the day, but you’ll notice more at night. ? Not normal: If muscle pain is constant and is not simply an occasional cramp, or if you notice swelling or tenderness in the leg called the doctor. These may be signs that there is a blood clot, which requires immediate medical attention. Blood clots are rare, but increase the risk of pregnancy.
Feeling the baby
In general, the first sensation of fetal movement occurs between weeks 14 to 26, although the average baby feels pregnant for the first time between weeks 18 to 22. Some feel slight butterflies in the stomach, other minor knocks. It is abnormal: feeling the baby and then stop sit for more than 6 hours in the third trimester of pregnancy.