First Month Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy is a beautiful period in the lives of the expectant mothers. Nothing is as magical as hearing your child's heartbeat and the joy of finally holding the tiny bundle of joy in your arms. For most women this journey of a lifetime begins with the positive pregnancy test. The first month brings with it, the excitement of the revelation and the realization that a completely unique human being is coming into your life, to change it forever. During this time, the woman's body starts undergoing certain noticeable changes. Understanding these marked signs and symptoms of pregnancy can help determine the pregnancy, as soon as possible.

Pregnancy Symptoms in First Month

The pregnancy symptoms during the first month may differ from woman to woman. As a matter of fact most women do not suffer from any of the typical symptoms, other than a missed period. As there is no variation in the shape and size, most women miss out on the actual first month of the pregnancy. The way to measure the number of weeks, that you are pregnant, is to count the number of weeks since your last menstrual period. Here is a list of the very early pregnancy signs faced during the first month.

Missed Menstrual Period: A delay in menstruation is one of the more obvious signs of pregnancy especially if the periods have been regular in the past. It is possible that in certain cases this may be the only sign of pregnancy, in the first month.

Implantation Bleeding: One of the earliest signs of pregnancy, implantation bleeding is caused as a result of the embryo implanting itself into the uterine wall, eight days after conception. This may lead to some spotting and cramping in some women.

Nausea: One of the dreaded signs of pregnancy is onset of the signs of morning sickness and the feeling of nausea. Occurring 2-8 weeks after conception, this symptom of pregnancy is triggered due to the low blood sugar level in pregnant women. In the morning, due to an empty stomach, women usually have low blood sugar levels and the resultant morning sickness. The other triggering factors may be greasy food smells, cigarette smoke, automobile fumes and tiredness.

Extreme Fatigue: As the stress of adjusting to many physical changes starts to set in, woman start feeling extremely fatigued. This is caused by the increase in the levels of progesterone in your body, leading to exhaustion and a distinct lack of energy.

Tender, Swollen Breasts: With the hormonal changes affecting the body, pregnant women may notice change in the shape and tenderness of the breasts along with the darkening of the areolas (area around the nipples). As the pregnancy progresses and the body becomes accustomed to the hormonal changes, these changes will slowly start being less noticeable.

Frequent Urination: So, you find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom? Well, due to the increase in amount of blood and other fluid in your body during pregnancy, the kidneys have to process more than usual, resulting in frequent urination.

Backaches and Headaches: With the setting in of pregnancy, a woman may experience a dull backache which sadly seems to persist throughout the pregnancy phase. Along with this, the pregnant women may start suffering from headaches, along with mood swings due to the increase in the hormonal levels.

Food Cravings: Pregnancy might also be accompanied by food cravings for certain foods. I once met an expectant mom who actually wanted to have Chinese food at every meal!

Heightened Sense of Smell: One of the most common first month pregnancy symptoms is a repulsion for the otherwise acceptable or even pleasant smells.

Constipation: Due to an increase in progesterone levels, a pregnant woman might have constipation.

Once there is an onset of these tell-tale first month pregnancy symptoms, women should consult a doctor to get a confirmation of pregnancy. In addition to this, you can purchase home pregnancy tests. Remember, that the earlier the pregnancy is detected, the sooner you can consult a doctor for starting proper prenatal care, which is important for the health of the mother and the baby.