Expecting a pregnancy? How do you know that you are pregnant? Some mothers-to-be will show obvious symptoms while others will not. Listed below are some of the common symptoms that you can use as a guide when expecting pregnancy and tips on using pregnancy test kit:
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Early Symptoms of Pregnancy |
Pregnancy Tests (Tips) |
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Late Menstruation
- This is the most common symptom to detect early pregnancy, as a woman’s menstrual cycle will stop when they are pregnant.
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You can purchase and use any common pregnancy test kit available in the pharmacy:
- Use your first morning urine if possible (or at least urine that’s already in your bladder for 4 hours).
- Do not drink excessive amount of water prior to taking the test.
- Read and follow test kit instructions carefully.
- Avoid taking medications or drugs that may interfere with the result.
Test Results:
Blue Colour – Positive!
Congratulations, you are about to become a mother.
Red Colour – Negative!
Wait for another 3 days before taking another test. Tests taken less than 10 days after conception might show negative results. |
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Sore Breasts and Sensitive Nipples
- Another common symptom of early pregnancy. Breasts will become tender, swollen and sore as they prepare to produce milk for breastfeeding.
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Nausea (morning sickness)
- Some women will experience nausea in the morning or even throughout the day. The effects vary from one person to another or one pregnancy to another.
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Extreme Fatigue
- Exhaustion that happens within weeks after conception as baby will start using up mother’s calories, thus causing fatigue and tiredness.
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Frequent Urination
- Due to mother’s swollen uterus that is pressuring the bladder, thus the frequent trips to the bathroom might persist for the next 9 months of pregnancy.
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Cramps (like having a period)
- Triggered by the implantation of fertilised egg to the uterine wall that will stretch to accommodate the growing baby.
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Skin Problem
- Pimples and other skin problems might surface due to hormone changes.
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Feeling Feverish
- Your body temperature will be slightly higher.
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Mood Swings and Irritation
- Caused by hormone imbalance. Mothers-to-be will need all the support they can get at this stage.
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Other Symptoms:
- Headaches
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Blood Spotting
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