If you are ready for a baby, you might be keeping track of your period and every time you go to the toilet, you will be carefully checking whether your period has come this month or not.
When you’re trying to conceive, you may want to over-analyze any new feelings you’re experiencing. Is your stomach bloated? Have pain in breasts? Is your lunch not sitting properly in your stomach?
Every woman has her own journey to becoming a mother, so symptoms and timing may vary. Some women start seeing early pregnancy symptoms one or two weeks after conception, while others start experiencing symptoms four or five weeks after conception.Some women do not experience symptoms until their period is late, or even after pregnancy. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, most women start showing symptoms of pregnancy in their fifth or sixth week, while others start showing symptoms at the end of the sixth week and some in the eighth week. But let us find out what are the signs that are seen in the first month of pregnancy.
Symptoms seen in the first month of pregnancy
1. Missing period
If you are ready for a baby, you might be keeping track of your periods and every time you go to the toilet, you will be carefully checking whether your period has come this month or not. Missing a period is often one of the first signs of pregnancy and can be a sign that a baby is on the way.
2.Pain in breasts
Are your breasts feeling tender and swollen? Breast pain is another symptom indicating that you have conceived this cycle, but unfortunately, some women experience pain as part of their normal menstrual cycle, so it can be difficult to tell the difference. Typically, if you have conceived, the pain gets worse over time, and you may start to notice changes in the appearance of your breasts.
3.Darkening of areola
The areola is the area around your nipple. They may begin to appear darker and larger as soon as a week or two after conception, making it one of the most noticeable early symptoms of pregnancy. You may also notice more visible veins and small bumps at the edge of the areola. These are called Montgomery tubercles and will help lubricate your nipples so they are ready to nurse when your baby arrives.
4.Tiredness
Are you feeling tired just doing your normal, everyday activities? Unfortunately, fatigue can persist throughout your pregnancy period and beyond. Your body is producing more blood to deliver nutrients to your growing baby. You should feel a little more energy during the second trimester.
5.Increased sense of smell
Are you suddenly feeling nauseous at the smell of fried eggs that you usually prepare for breakfast? The heightened sense of smell is often associated with morning sickness and usually subsides after the first trimester.
6.Swelling
Another unpleasant symptom in early pregnancy is gas. An increase in progesterone and estrogen is the reason behind this symptom and can cause abdominal pain, bloating, belching and passing gas. This symptom can persist for the entire 9 months of pregnancy.
7.Mood swings
You may start to experience mood swings similar to those you feel in the days before your normal period. These uncontrolled changes in your emotions are caused by changes in your hormones, especially in the first trimester when estrogen and progesterone levels change.