The First Pregnancy

First Pregnancy – a New Beginning

Executive Summary By Apurva Shree

Your first pregnancy! The early morning sun shining on that positive line on the home pregnancy test, is one of the most memorable moments in a couple’s life.

1. Implantation bleeding - This is quite common 8-10 days after your ovulation.

2. Cramps in the lower abdomen - This occurs about the same time as implantation bleeding. Mild cramps may radiate towards your thighs too.

3. Basal Body Temperature - If you have been keeping a track of your body temperature regularly, you will notice that the temperature increases by about 0.2-0.4 degrees during ovulation. This temperature drops after the fertile period has passed. If you are pregnant, the temperature continues to be higher than usual.

3. Basal Body Temperature - If you have been keeping a track of your body temperature regularly, you will notice that the temperature increases by about 0.2-0.4 degrees during ovulation

4. Missed Period - Yes, this is one of the major symptoms of pregnancy. Usually, for most women, this is the first sign of pregnancy.

5. By now you should be in your 6th week of pregnancy - Yes, the first week of pregnancy starts from the first day of your last menstruation! During this time, you will see numerous changes in your body. There are women who pass through the first trimester or pregnancy without even a single iota of problem.

Dizziness may be the result of low sugar or BP levels.

Do a home pregnancy test around 3 weeks after the ovulation date. Always keep in mind, the home pregnancy tests may give false negatives but rarely does it give false positives!

The Joy Of Discovering Your First Pregnancy

Most couples who have planned a pregnancy eagerly look out for the first pregnancy sign symptom and heave a sigh of relief when the sign at last occurs.

Signs And Symptom Of First Pregnancy

The first few signs of pregnancy may be different for each woman, but basically, the first sign is an increase in the basal temperature. The morning temperature of a woman increases after ovulation and remains in that way until her next period, so an increase in the basal temperature that remains constant can be the indication of a first pregnancy.

In some women, implantation bleeding occurs. There is light bleeding or rather spotting, unlike the normal menstrual bleeding. In some women, the first week sign of pregnancy may include fatigue, sleepiness, and nausea. The women feel tired and sleepy due to the bodily changes that silently take place as well as due to the hormonal changes. One symptom is that most women do not look forward to is morning sickness and nausea. Your sense of smell also heightens, which can worsen the condition, as certain smells can aggravate morning sickness. The nipples may feel sore and some women develop tubercles around them. Some experience heartburn and indigestion too.

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