Pregnancy Symptoms- The Signs that Tell You, You’re Pregnant
Earliest Symptoms
The earliest symptoms of pregnancy are when a woman misses her period. However, even before this, she may feel a slight tingling sensation in her breasts or may start to urinate more frequently and have a slight fluid discharge from the vagina.
For Second Time Mothers
A woman, who is having a second or third baby, may feel the symptoms of pregnancy much earlier as she may feel nauseas, irritable and suddenly develop cravings for a particular food. Alternatively, she may feel slightly faint or dizzy.
The Doctor’s Visit
If a woman has had unprotected intercourse during her most fertile period, she could be pregnant. The doctor will conduct a vaginal examination to find a soft swollen uterus inside her, or he may do a urine test for traces of hormones from the baby.
Another test that may be carried out to check if the woman is pregnant is the Ultrasound Test. This test can clearly show the picture of the developing uterus, even in the 6th or 7th week of pregnancy.
Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
These early signs of pregnancy could indicate that a woman is pregnant and going by her pregnancy symptoms, she should start preparing herself for a healthy pregnancy.
She should eat nutritious food, rich in folic acid supplements, multi vitamins, and calcium. She should eat fresh green leafy vegetables, legumes, fruits, citrus fruits and fortified cereals. She should eat three regular but small meals a day. She should also drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day, to avoid dehydration. It is important that she take regular exercise, either yoga or some walking or swimming exercises. Yoga will help her relax and bring down her stress levels as well. Meditation will help her feel at peace with her self. She should also read good books and magazines and check out worthwhile sites on the internet about pregnancy.
