Welcome to Pregnancy Guide
Pregnancy Planning Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
KNOWING THE EARLY SIGNS OF PREGNANCY
from:There are many early signs of pregnancy that are important to know about. They are important because they will give a woman the chance to prepare herself for the potential arrival of a newborn baby, a huge life altering responsibility. It is also important so that a woman makes sure to take care of herself properly as soon as possible. With all the potential complications of mismanaged pregnancies, being aware early to ensure healthy risk preventative measures is imperative.
Early signs of pregnancy run the gamut. A woman can experience everything from nausea to swollen and tender breasts. The early signs of pregnancy can look very similar to the signs of pre-menstrual symptoms. Many women experience cramping, feeling bloated, back aches, headaches and even mood swings that can leave them feeling happy one moment and sad the next. Experiences felt from the increase of hormonal levels most probably.
Some other early signs of pregnancy can include an increased sensitivity and aversion to certain odors. This can cause a woman to either crave new foods that she has never craved before and it can also cause her to abhor others feeling nauseous just by the very mention or smell of the food item.
Missing one’s period is one of the most obvious early signs of pregnancy. This of course can happen for other reasons, i.e. stress, but it is something that most often is a sign of pregnancy. To confirm whether one is truly pregnant or not, taking a home pregnancy test one week after the missed period is a great way to double check. If the test comes out positive, then the next step would be to consult a physician.
Some women also experience an increase in urination due most typically due to an increase in food and liquid intake. In addition, if a woman’s basal body temperature remains high for over 18 days, this too can be on of the early signs of pregnancy.
Early signs of pregnancy can also show in the enlargement of the breast size as well as the areolas or the nipples of the breast. The areolas often take on a darker color during this time as well.
Though some women may never experience any of the early signs of pregnancy, the majority of others experience at least one or more of the many different symptoms. Therefore, it is good to be aware of what they are, to know that they are normal natural symptoms, and that they might just be indications that you are pregnant! They are great to know because they can give you a heads start into preparing yourself for one of the most incredible new journeys in your life!
Warning: file(http://www.searchfeed.com/rd/feed/TextFeed.jsp?trackID=Q3835304521&pID=62408&cat=pregnancy+planning&nl=5&page=1&excID=) [function.file]: failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found
in /home/cwatchco/public_html/preparents/signs/datas/searchfeed.php on line 8
Pregnancy Planning Specific links
Pregnancy Planning News
Beforeplay Campaign Aimed at Reducing Unintended Pregnancy in Colorado - MarketWatch (press release)
Beforeplay Campaign Aimed at Reducing Unintended Pregnancy in Colorado MarketWatch (press release) "National research shows that most unmarried young adults think planning for pregnancy is important, but they don't always act to make that a reality. Many don't know enough about contraception and they are misinformed about pregnancy," said Dr. Chris ... |
Baby Planners Catching On - KKTV 11 News
Baby Planners Catching On KKTV 11 News They did a quick Google search and came across “Baby Premier Planning,” the brain child of Sheneq Aranda. During Aranda's own pregnancy, she discovered that other mothers would seek out her advice. “I found myself counseling them on how to find the ... 'Baby planner' becoming more popular with first-time parents |
Diabetes 'increases birth defect risk' - NHS Choices
 Mirror.co.uk | Diabetes 'increases birth defect risk' NHS Choices UK medical guidance already addresses this risk, and recommends that from adolescence onwards, women with diabetes should be routinely given information on the importance of planning any future pregnancies and on getting specialist care and advice when ... Women with diabetes warned to take precautions when having a baby Pregnant women with diabetes 'more likely to have baby with birth defect' Women With Diabetes Four Times More Likely To Have A Baby With A Birth Defect |
Chronicle features writer talks about diabetes and pregnancy - ChronicleLive
Chronicle features writer talks about diabetes and pregnancy ChronicleLive My advice to any diabetic woman planning a pregnancy would be to do exactly that: plan, plan and plan. Involve your health professionals from the very start. We have living proof in George that there can be a truly fantastic outcome. |
Teen pregnancy rates fall - Martinsville Bulletin
Teen pregnancy rates fall Martinsville Bulletin She added that many of the 120 girls sought information or birth control to prevent pregnancies or for other reasons, or to be checked for STDs. About 75 students currently are enrolled in the family planning program, she said. |
Planning to get pregnant? Get your folate - Chicago Sun-Times
Planning to get pregnant? Get your folate Chicago Sun-Times And because up to 50 percent of pregnancies are unplanned, Weeks stresses that it is important to take folic acid every day even if pregnancy is not in the plan. “Our recommendation for all women who are attempting pregnancy, or not preventing ... |
Pfizer dispels fears over family planning drugs - Business Daily Africa
 Business Daily Africa | Pfizer dispels fears over family planning drugs Business Daily Africa Photo/FILE By David Mugwe (email the author) International drug maker Pfizer has said that Kenya will not be affected by the recall of two contraceptives after their ability prevent pregnancy was questioned. Pfizer's assistant director of communication ... One million contraceptive pills withdrawn after drugs mix-up |