What are the pregnancy symptoms?

Some changes seen in women may be a sign of pregnancy. The presence of one or more of these symptoms alone does not mean pregnancy. However, early recognition of pregnancy symptoms is important. From the beginning of pregnancy, it will be necessary to pay attention to the living standards, especially the drugs to be used. Even a single dose of some drugs taken before pregnancy is noticed can cause serious harm to the baby.

Pregnancy symptoms can vary between women, or even between pregnancies of the same woman. If pregnancy is suspected, it is useful to do a pregnancy test even if there are no symptoms.



Possible pregnancy symptoms include:

• Delayed menstruation: Pregnancy begins when the sperm and egg come together and settle on the uterine wall. Spotting bleeding may occur in the first week (6-12 days). Especially in women with irregular menstrual bleeding, this bleeding may be more intense, although not as much as normal menstrual periods. This situation is also known as “seeing over” in society. However, the next expected menstrual bleeding will not be. A missed period is one of the first signs of pregnancy. Often, pregnancy is the most suspicious sign.
• Discharge: With the onset of pregnancy, the vaginal wall thickens and a whitish discharge is seen. This discharge, which can continue throughout pregnancy, does not require any special treatment unless an infectious agent (bacteria, fungus, etc.) settles on it.
• Nausea, vomiting: Although it is a common symptom, sometimes it may not be seen. Sometimes it can only be in the form of feeling bad, sometimes it can be in the form of a mild nausea. Typical symptoms of pregnancy nausea and vomiting are between the 5th and 8th weeks of pregnancy. It starts at weeks 10-12. It decreases in weeks and disappears from the 14th week. It usually occurs in the morning (morning sickness). It is a response of the body to the hormonal changes that occur with pregnancy. It disappears until the 14th week as the body adapts to these changes. It is usually seen in the morning because it is hungry. Pretzels, nutrition and lifestyle advice can be helpful.
• Swelling and tenderness in the breasts: It is one of the early indicators of pregnancy. It is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy. The nipple darkens, the breasts become fuller, they can be tender and sometimes painful.
• Fatigue: Increased progesterone during pregnancy may be the cause of fatigue. Fatigue, weakness, exhaustion may continue until the 14th week of pregnancy. Fatigue can also be due to changes in blood sugar levels during pregnancy and reductions in blood cells. Correction of nutrition and plenty of rest are recommended.
• Frequent urination: Frequent urination may occur due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. This usually takes up to week 10. In the later stages of pregnancy, the pressure of the fetus on the urinary bladder can also cause frequent urination. Frequent urination may be due to any infection other than natural causes. If there are symptoms such as burning, pain, fever, etc. during urination, it may be necessary to be examined by the attending physician. Suggestions such as not drinking water while lying down at night, not reducing water intake during the day, appropriate techniques for complete emptying of the bladder, and avoiding caffeine can be made.
• Changes in eating habits: Eating habits vary from person to person. It is seen as overeating in some expectant mothers and not eating less in some expectant mothers. Expectant mothers may acquire different eating and drinking habits (craving), especially during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, this may continue during pregnancy.
• Headache: It can be caused by sudden hormonal changes during pregnancy.
• Constipation: It develops due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. Gastrointestinal system is affected, fibrous foods, exercise and plenty of liquid food are recommended.
• Temperature increase: There may be a temperature increase of 0.5 0C during pregnancy.