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Some of The Very Early Signs of Pregnancy

The early signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman; some may have all the signs in the book and others may have just a few or none. Each pregnancy is different from woman to woman, whether it is her first or fourth; there may be similarities but no two are predictably alike. The early signs of pregnancy vary greatly, and may be noted right away at two weeks after conception. If a woman usually has regular monthly cycles, then has a missed period, a high probability exists that she is pregnant. This is one of the cardinal early signs of pregnancy.

An over-the-counter pregnancy test can be purchased for a reasonable amount to confirm or deny the early signs of pregnancy. Depending on what type of pregnancy test is used, length of time after conception to when it is detectable can vary form test to test. Blood testing is the most reliable and can detect pregnancy hormones in as little as 48 hours after conception but more costly. Since urine testing is so inexpensive, this is the most common pregnancy test used, but cannot detect pregnancy until at least 2-4 weeks after conception, or 1-2 weeks after a missed period.

Among the other classic early signs of pregnancy are nausea upon arising in the morning (morning sickness), breast tenderness, and fatigue. Many women never experience morning sickness and some have it throughout their entire pregnancy. Two other early signs of pregnancy are frequent urination and increased vaginal secretions. As the uterus changes and grows pressure is placed on the bladder which is why pregnancy women never veer too far away from a restroom! The increased vaginal secretions are a sign of hormone production and formation of the mucous plug that will protect the developing fetus from bacteria and other harmful substances.

In some women, the early signs of pregnancy can be missed. If monthly cycles are irregular or absent, it may be very difficult for such a women to know she is pregnant. Certain types of birth control, such as the Pill or Depo-Provera injections may cause periods to be very light or absent. Being aware of the early signs of pregnancy gives a woman more control over the pregnancy, whether it is planned or not. There is a lot of information available on conception and the early signs of pregnancy from health care providers, women’s clinics, public health departments, and especially online for all women of child bearing age.


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FREE Pregnancy Wise Workshop for 1st Time Mum’s (Leader Community Newspapers)
FREE workshop. Congratulations on your Pregnancy! You’ve now got questions and are searching for information & guidance from Experts. You want to know: • How to best care for your baby and yourself. • How to feel empowered while enjoying the pregnancy. • The “Secret” information that isn’t spoken about openly! Wouldn’t it be great if you could have these concerns addressed compassionately ...


Pregnancy discrimination claims on the rise (The Daily Record)
The number of pregnancy-discrimination claims brought to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has climbed nearly 31 percent since 2005. 'Many of them think they’re doing the right thing,' attorney Karen J. Kruger says of employers who transfer women to less stressful work upon learning of their pregnancies.


Psoriasis May Increase Pregnancy Risks (ABC News)
Pregnant women with psoriasis have a significantly increased risk of spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, hypertension ectopic pregnancy and other problems, researchers say. Pregnancy - Health - Preterm birth - Miscarriage - Reproductive Health


For some single moms, pregnancy their choice (Knoxville News Sentinel)
Alice Power always knew she wanted to be a mother. Five years ago, with her 30s in sight, the Knoxville woman decided she couldn't risk waiting for the perfect mate. "The older you get, the harder it is to get pregnant, and the harder it is to keep a pregnancy," Power said.


Pregnancy Possible After Breast Cancer (Local 6 Orlando)
Courtney Bugler and her husband were planning on starting a family when their baby plans took an unexpected detour -- Courtney was diagnosed with breast cancer.


High divorce rates and teen pregnancy are worse in conservative states than liberal states (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
Ask most people about the differences between families who live in “red” (conservative) states and “blue” (liberal) states, and you’ll hear a common refrain: Massachusetts and California are hotbeds of divorce and teen pregnancy, while Nebraska and Texas are havens of virtue and stability.


Pianist to play for pregnancy center (The Springfield News-Leader)
Pianist Joel Sebag will perform "Heavenly Music" in concert March 21 to benefit the Republic Pregnancy Resource Center.


High divorce rates and teen pregnancy are worse in conservative states than liberal states (The Christian Science Monitor)
But moral panic won't help lower divorce rates and teen pregnancy in conservative states; education will.


NIH studying progesterone to treat traumatic brain injuries (USA Today)
A small study, now being expanded, shows promise for the female hormone best known for playing a key role in maintaining pregnancy.


Katie Holmes dismisses pregnancy rumours (New Kerala)
London, March 15 : Katie Holmes has dismissed reports that she is expecting a second child with husband Tom Cruise.


 


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