Impending motherhood is one of the most critical stages of being a woman. The common question which may come in your mind on missing a period is “Am I pregnant?” To answer this question you should be aware of the common pregnancy signs and symptoms. We all know that not all women are aware of the different pregnancy signs and symptoms which further give them additional agony, most especially on how they will manage these pregnancy signs and symptoms.
To help them identify pregnancy signs and symptoms, here is the list of some of the common pregnancy signs and symptoms and their corresponding explanation:
• Swollen and tender breasts- This is probably one of the most common and earliest pregnancy signs and symptoms. This happens due to changes in the breasts caused by hormones estrogen and progesterone, in preparation for the upcoming breastfeeding.
• Craving for a specific food- This is also considered as one of the pregnancy signs and symptoms. Some women who suspect that they are pregnant often crave for something, and that is usually food.
• Feeling tired or “fatigued”- Another pregnancy signs and symptoms fatigue is caused due to an increase production of progesterone in the body. The explanation for this is that progesterone is a hormone that has a depressing effect on the central nervous system and causes sleepiness. Another reason for this particular pregnancy sign and symptom is due to an increased effort of the heart to pump blood in woman’s body for continuous flow of nutrients to the growing baby.
• Some darkening of areolas- This pregnancy sign and symptom is caused due to hormonal imbalance or an increased production of progesterone in the body that is needed to keep pregnancy.
• Morning sickness- There is an increased sense of smell in women that makes them sensitive to different odors during pregnancy thus making morning sickness a common pregnancy sign and