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Article #188: My Period Is Late, Am I Pregnant?

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Every woman will to have different bodily others start to get sick very early on in
signs to show if she is pregnant. The their pregnancy
most common pregnancy sign is a delayed Backaches
or missed menstrual cycle. It is It is common to experience back pain
important to understand pregnancy throughout a pregnancy as your body
symptoms because the symptom may be adjusts
related to something other than Other explanations are stress, PMS, or
pregnancy. physical strain
You may develop pregnancy symptoms as Headaches
often as one week after conception. Some The changing of hormones can cause
women will not develop pregnancy symptoms headaches
at all. Some common pregnancy symptoms Other mental strains or eye problems can
are: also be an explanation
Spotting Frequent Urination
Caused by the implantation of the embryo Usually occurs around 6-8 weeks after
into the uterine wall. conception as the uterus pushes on the
It usually occurs 6-12 days after bladder
conception. Other explanations are urinary tract
This may include light bleeding and infections, or possibly other medical
cramping. problems
Other explanations for spotting could be Food Cravings
your actual period is coming, changes in You may crave a specific food, not
hormones, or changes in birth control necessarily pickles and ice cream
pill. May have an aversion to certain foods
Missed or Different Period Other explanations are poor diet or
If you have missed your period, you could lacking of a certain nutrient, also
take an over the counter pregnancy test stress and depression
to help determine if you are pregnant or Pregnancy symptoms can be similar to
not other medical issues. If you think you
Many women will still have a period even are pregnant, you can first take an over
though they are pregnant the counter test. Pregnancy tests are
Some women will continue menstruation very accurate and if the test says you
through several months of their pregnancy are pregnant, you probably are. If the
Light bleeding during the first pregnancy test comes back negative and
menstruation period after becoming you still have not received your period
pregnant is common after another 5 days, you should retake
Other explanations for missed or the test. It is possible you took the
different periods are weight changes, test too early before. If you still have
hormonal problems, tension, birth control not had your period, it is important to
pills, and stress see your doctor; you may be pregnant or
Tender Breasts have another medical issue.
Usually 1 to 2 weeks after conception, a If you should suspect or discover you are
woman may notice changes in their breasts pregnant, it is very important that you
Darkening of the areolas, the skin around make an appointment to see your health
the nipples, may also occur in the early care provider. Prenatal care is essential
stages of pregnancy for both you and your baby's health.
Fatigue Today there are many options available if
Feeling tired is a common symptom of you have an unplanned pregnancy. You can
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Other explanations can include stress, information on adoption, and to chat
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Nausea or Vomiting the adoptive family. Open adoption offers
Usually begin between 2 and 8 weeks after women the option of finding a forever
conception family for their baby, while maintaining
Some women will never deal with it and contact through letters and pictures.






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