What to Expect....

[itcouldhappen]

My friend just gave me a book to read and I'm sure most have heard of it.. "What to Expect when your Expecting"
Just wanted to share something from it.


Possible Signs of Pregnancy:

Sign- Amenorrhea (absense of menstration)
When it appears- Following Conception
Other possible Causes- Travel, fatigue, stress, fear of pregancy, hormonal problems, illness, extreme weight gain or loss, going off the pill, & breastfeeding.

Sign- Morning sickness w or w/o vomiting
When it appears- 2-8 weeks after conception
Other possible causes- food poisoning, emotional stress, infection, a variety of illnesses

Sign- frequent urination
When it appears- As early as 2-3 weeks after conception
Other possible causes- Urinary tract infection, diuretics, stress, diabetes

Sign- Tingling, tender, swollen breasts
When it appears-  As early as a few days after conception
Other possible causes- Birth Control pills, impending menstruation

Sign- Darkening of the areola and elevation of tiny glands around nipple
When it appears- First trimester
Other possible causes- Hormonal imbalance or effect of prior pregnancy

Sign- Blue and pink lines under skin and breasts and later on abdomen
When it appears- First trimester
Other possible Causes- Hormonal Imbalance or effect of prior pregnancy

Sign- Food cravings
When it appears- first trimester
Other possible causes- Poor diet, stress, impending menstruation

Sign- Darkening of line from navel to pubis
When it appears- 4th or 5th month
Other possible causes- Hormonal imbalance or effect prior to pregnancy

Sign- Changes in color of vaginal and cervical tissue to blueish violet
When it appears- First trimester
Other possible causes- impending menstruation

Sign- Softening of cervix and uterus
When it appears- About 6 weeks
Other possible causes- a delayed menstrual period

Sign- Enlarging uterus and abdomen
When it appears- 8-12 weeks after conception
Other possible causes- Fibroids, tumor

Sign- Palpable uterine artery pulsation
When it appears- Early in pregnancy
Other possible causes- Fibroids, tumor

Sign- Fluttering sensation in lower abdomen (fetal movement)
When it appears- First noted at 16-22 weeks of pregnancy
Other possible causes- Gas, bowel contractions




Hope this helps.

[itcouldhappen]

haha your welcome.
I just wanted to share it with e everyone. :)

[Crysi]

I did not know about the uterine pulsation one... one more thing to add to my list of symptoms I suppose LoL.

Thanks for the post!