5 Signs That Your Pregnancy has Begun

Fatigue during early stages of pregnancy

Fatigue can develop at any time during pregnancy. This symptom is common in the early stages of pregnancy. Your progesterone levels will rise, which can make you feel sleepy.

Tips:

1. The first weeks of pregnancy can make you feel exhausted. Make an effort to get enough sleep.
2. Keep your bedroom cool. It can also help you for sleeping. Your body temperature may be higher during the early stages of pregnancy.

Increased heart rate during the early stages of pregnancy

Around 8 to 10 weeks, your heart can start pumping faster and harder. Palpitations and arrhythmias are common in pregnancy. This happens usually due to hormones.

The increase in blood flow due to the fetus occurs later in pregnancy. Ideally, treatment begins before conception. But if you have an underlying heart problem, your doctor can help monitor low doses of medications.

Early breast changes: tingling, pain, growth

Breast changes can occur between weeks 4 and 6. It is likely that you will develop sensitive and swollen breasts due to hormonal changes. This is likely to disappear a few weeks after your body has adapted to hormones.

Changes in the nipples and breasts can also occur by around 11 weeks. The hormones continue to make your breasts grow. The areola — the area around the nipple — may change to a darker color and grow larger. If you had acne attacks before your pregnancy, you may also experience outbreaks again.

Tips:

1. Relieve the sensitivity of the breasts buying a maternity bra comfortable and supportive. A cotton bra, without hoops, is often the most comfortable.
2. Choose one with variable hooks that give you more space to “grow” in the coming months. Buy breast pads that fit your bra to reduce nipple friction and nipple pain.

Changes in mood during the early stages of pregnancy

Your estrogen and progesterone levels will be high during pregnancy. This increase can affect your mood and make you more emotional or reactive than normal. Mood swings are common during pregnancy and can cause feelings of depression, irritability, anxiety and euphoria.

Frequent urination and incontinence during early stages of pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body increases the amount of blood it pumps. This causes the kidney to process more fluid than normal, which leads to more fluid in the bladder. Hormones also play an important role in bladder health. You may find yourself running to the bathroom more frequently or dripping accidentally.

Tips:

1. Drink approximately 300ml (a little more than one cup) of additional fluids each day.
2. Plan your trips to the bathroom in advance to avoid incontinence.

Information Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/early-symptoms-timeline