Bringing a baby into this world is a drama come true for some women and a potential disaster for others. While taking a pregnancy test or seeing your doctor is the only way to know for sure if you’re really in the early stages of having a baby, there are certain symptoms that can help you see that it could, in fact, be a possibility. This is what you should look for.
1. Missing your period
Of course, this is the first and most noticeable sign that many women experience and think they are pregnant. Of course, if your eating habits are bad or you’re experiencing an unusual amount of stress, that could be the reason, but there’s still a possibility.
2. Spots or cramps
Even if you are bleeding, you could be pregnant and it is not a period. These two symptoms are caused by a fertilized egg attaching to the wall of the uterus. This is known as implantation bleeding and can last one to two weeks after the date of fertilization. Some women think that these cramps are simply menstrual pains.
3. Urinating all the time
This usually occurs in the sixth or eighth week of conception and, although it is a common symptom, it is important to note that it could also be caused by a urinary tract infection or diabetes.
4. Strange cravings
Wondering what pickle juice and ice cream taste like? It could be a sign that you have a baby on the way if you are experiencing a craving that you have never had before. The same if there are foods that you could tolerate before, but that you can’t stand anymore.
5. Breast tenderness
Since your hormone levels are changing, it causes pain, swelling, and tingling sensations for up to a couple of weeks. They may also feel fuller or more tender to the touch, and the areola (the dark area around the nipple) may also darken.
6. Nausea
At the opposite end of the cravings is the nausea that is commonly associated with pregnancy. While not all women with children experience this, hormones are a major cause and they feel particularly unpleasant in the morning. Lots of hot tea can help with this!
