Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Most people think a missed period is the only warning sign that you might be pregnant. Not so. There are a number of things that occur very soon after a baby has been conceived – both to the mother and the baby!
First of all, here are some things to think about. You could conceive a baby within one hour after having sex! And within the next few hours as the egg and sperm combine, everything about this new life is determined by the parents.
- whether this is a boy or girl
- the color of hair, eyes, and skin
- the configuration of face and body
- the tendency to be short or tall, fat or lean
- likelihood of being ruggedly healthy or prone to disease
- even certain qualities of temperament and intelligence
And you don’t have a clue this has happened in a few short hours.
But you’re worried. Maybe you didn’t mean to have sex, and now you’re scared. Here are some things that might help.
When Do Pregnancy Symptoms Start?
When was your last period and when is your next one due? The greatest likelihood of becoming pregnant occurs just about mid-way between periods. Is that when you had sex?
Symptoms Of Pregnancy
“Spotting” and cramping one week later. If conception has taken place, about 8 days later some women experience spotting (like a very light period but not) and some cramps. This doesn’t happen to everybody, but it can be a sign that something is happening in your body. That “something” is actually the unborn child implanting itself in the uterine wall where it will grow for the next nine months.
Fatigue or severe tiredness. If you are pregnant, because of the changes taking place inside your body, as early as one week after conception, you may feel extremely tired at any time during the day.
Swollen or tender breasts. Sometimes as early as one to two weeks after conception, some women notice that their breasts are tender to touch or slightly swollen.
Darkening of areolas. Areolas are the skin around your nipples, and pregnancy causes this skin to darken.
Late, very light, or missed period. This is one of the most common indicators that conception may have taken place. However, some women still have “mini” periods even while pregnant, but this would be very light and for a very short time. Meanwhile, if you are pregnant, by about the time you’ve missed your period, your baby’s heart has started beating.
Headaches. If you are pregnant, the sudden rise of hormones in your body may cause you to have headaches.
Nausea or “morning sickness”. If you are pregnant, nausea may occur between 2 and 8 weeks after conception. This can occur any time of day, not just mornings. Some women never experience this, and others do. It’s during this time period that your baby has been growing rapidly. By about 6 weeks his/her brain waves can be recorded, and by 8 weeks his/her body is complete, right down to the fingerprints which will be carried throughout life.
Dizziness or fainting. Pregnancy can cause low blood sugar and a change in your blood pressure, which can cause dizziness and even fainting.
Being bothered by smells. If you’re pregnant, certain smells can suddenly make you gag.
Mood swings. Changes in hormones during pregnancy can cause rapid shifts in moods.
Free Pregnancy Test
What now? If you have several of these early pregnancy symptoms or if you’re just still worried and need advice, the best thing to do now is have a pregnancy test to confirm or deny your suspicions.
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Help for You
Being worried that you might be pregnant is one of the scariest things that can happen to you, and you feel very much alone. You don’t have to be alone though. There is lots of help available. Also this is some additional information that will be helpful.
First of all, there are only a few days during the month when you can become pregnant – that is when you are ovulating, and ovulation occurs mid-way between your periods. Depending upon whether your usual period is 28 days, 30 days, 32 days, etc., you can calculate the most dangerous time to have sex. Also, of course, if you happen to have periods where some are short and others long between, it can be very hard to judge. Did you have sex during that time?
If you’ve already checked out the early pregnancy symptoms, your next step is to click on Optionline.org. They have helped thousands of might-be-pregnant and pregnant girls. Their help is always free and confidential, and they are available 24/7.
In addition to giving you a free early pregnancy test, you can talk to them directly or live chat about your own situation. So don’t worry and wonder. Take steps to get the help you need to answer your concerns.
Optionline has local centers near you too. They’re all over the nation. These center can help with all kinds of things. If you’re afraid to tell your parents or boyfriend, they can help with that.
If you find out you’re pregnant and want to keep your baby, they can help with all kinds of things – material things, staying in school, daycare, planning for your future, financial help, even housing if you need it. They’ll be there both during and after your pregnancy.
If you want to find out about adoption, they can help with that too. They are always nonjudgmental and can help you look at your options in an impartial way. You won’t feel pressured. They are only there to help you.