What are the symptoms of pregnancy?

The symptoms of pregnancy are not consistent in all women. If may differ in frequency and type. But in general, the only way to be assured of your pregnancy is by having an Ultrasound or Pregnancy tests. And further, the earliest symptoms of pregnancy may be similar to those of the phase prior to your menstrual bleeding.

Following are some of the significant symptoms of pregnancy, which still may differ from one lady to another-

Nausea- You may feel nauseous and may or may not vomit. It is morning sickness but it can happen at any time during the day or night. This is due to the rapid rise of the hormone Estrogen in the body which causes the stomach to get empty gradually. Even extreme smells like that of perfumes, cigarettes or any other strong smell may cause the feeling of nausea in pregnant women.

Fatigue or Tiredness- In the earliest days of pregnancy, you may get tired easily. This is caused by the increase of Progesterone hormone in the body. You may feel sleepy all day or even after doing a bit of work. It is caused by low levels of sugar and low blood pressure during pregnancy which tends to take up all your energy of the day.

Missed Periods- If you’ve missed your days of usual menstrual bleeding by a week or more, it is likely that you are pregnant. But for confirmation, you should get an Ultrasound or pregnancy tests done. It may be a misleading symptom if the cause of skipping your cycle is something else. So it is better to get the pregnancy confirmed.

Cramping- Some of you may feel cramps in your lower abdominal area in the first four weeks of your pregnancy. These cramps will be similar to those of menstrual cramping.

Slight Bleeding- You may have slight bleeding which will be in lighter color than the usual menstrual bleeding. It is spottier and earlier than your actual menstrual dates. This type of bleeding is also known as implantation bleeding.

Tenderness or Swelling in Breasts- You may get a feeling that your breasts become sore or sensitive in the earliest days of pregnancy. This usually occurs in the earliest phase of pregnancy and it gets normal as the time passes and you get used to the changes.

Mood Swings-  During pregnancy, it is common to have fluctuations in your mood. You may become unusually sulky or grumpy and emotional. These are just a few of the many symptoms which may occur during pregnancy.

For a healthy pregnancy, you need to consult a Gynecologist and get the timely blood tests and Ultrasound done so that there are no kinds of complications in your pregnancy duration. Your Gynecologist also ensures your mental and physical health during pregnancy is not hampered.  In case you are looking for the best hospital for delivery in Noida, Motherland Hospital has the best team of medical experts and state-of-the-art facilities to give you a happy childbirth experience and medical consultation for pregnancy, labor and childbirth.