How to understand that you are pregnant by symptoms and signs. What sensations and signs reliably indicate pregnancy? What are the first signs of pregnancy?

While studying this topic, I remembered a joke:

“A girl on a bus to a sitting man:
- Give way to a pregnant woman!
- And from you, girl, you can’t even say that you’re pregnant!
“What do you want to be visible in half an hour?”

And really, how long does it take from conception to appearance? And what symptoms and phenomena signal pregnancy even before the test shows 2 stripes?

It is worth noting that everything in this matter is strictly individual and depends on many factors: the state of health, the individual characteristics of the body, to some extent the sensitivity of the woman and even .... on the degree of her suspiciousness. What are we talking about? Well, for example, a woman really wanted to get pregnant. She and her husband calculated as much as possible, tried by the sweat of their brow, and now after 2 days the woman really feels like she’s all pregnant and pregnant: her head is spinning, she has no strength, and the sight of her own husband just makes her sick.... In most cases, in such situations, the mechanism of self-hypnosis is triggered: a woman, really dreaming of being pregnant, imagines herself to be so, without yet having serious evidence, but “feeling” everything that she read about on the Internet and smart books on pregnancy. If pregnancy has really occurred, she shares her experience with her friends, writes messages on forums, and now a whole army of women is sure that yesterday’s sex is definitely it. Other women may not even be aware that they are pregnant two months after conception. But let's not talk about extremes now. Finally, a large number of women still belong to the so-called “objective group”, who note the appearance of certain signs as they appear.

In fact, some signs actually appear early: one to two weeks after fertilization. This applies primarily to vaginal bleeding. Do not confuse them with menstruation, which, in theory, is still a long way off. In the case we are talking about now, we are talking about implantation bleeding, when a fertilized egg reaches the uterus and tries to attach to its wall. In this case, minor ones may appear, which are not accompanied by pain (well, except maybe tension) and quickly pass. This happens 6-12 days after conception. But keep in mind that this symptom is not present in all pregnant women. The implantation period for many women passes without any discharge.

At the same time, a woman may experience drowsiness, fatigue, apathy, and headache. The reason for this is a sudden increase in hormone levels in the body.

After 7-14 days, painful sensations may appear in the breast area, which becomes more sensitive and elastic. A woman notices that her nipples swell and darken, from which a few drops of colostrum may be released in the first weeks of pregnancy.

If a woman has not been diagnosed with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or food poisoning, and she is periodically bothered by nausea and sometimes vomiting, then most likely we are talking about another one. It appears already from the second week from conception.

14-20 days after pregnancy, a woman may develop hitherto unknown food cravings and/or complete intolerance to previously favorite foods.

A few days before the start of the expected menstruation (as well as 3-4 days after its delay), a woman experiences. It is measured in the rectum in the morning, without getting out of bed, immediately after waking up.

And finally, a delay in menstruation is the surest early sign of pregnancy. But do not forget that some women may still have menstrual flow when the first signs appear. True, they are less intense and lasting than usual.

If you are currently experiencing several symptoms in yourself, then probably very soon you can be congratulated on your new status! In the meantime, you don’t know this yet on purpose, take care of yourself and be healthy!

Especially for- Olga Pavlova

The first probable and reliable signs of pregnancy

The first signs of pregnancy in the first days of conception are quite rare. Various changes in the body are much more noticeable when the embryo is several weeks old. But let's look at all these noticeable and not so noticeable symptoms in more detail.

The probable signs of pregnancy in the first month are, basically, not the results of any medical procedures or tests, but the personal feelings of each individual woman. Experienced mothers who have given birth more than 2 times say that they themselves, without doctors, can easily determine their interesting position, say, by the size of the breasts before the expected onset of menstruation, by the sensitivity of the nipples, increased or decreased libido, mild nausea, etc. And all this while doctors claim the impossibility of a correct diagnosis. But still, signs of pregnancy in the first days of delay are not reliable evidence of emerging life. However, they cannot be left without attention. So, the very, very first feelings of the expectant mother.

1. Fatigue, insomnia, frequent mood swings, changes in food preferences, etc. A lot has already been written regarding the latter phenomenon, but scientists are still inclined to the hypothesis that in this way the mother’s body takes care of the child. For example, for the development of the baby and maintaining the immunity of the expectant mother, vitamin C is required, but in not very large quantities. Where is vitamin C found? In fruits, mainly citrus fruits. That’s why we see pregnant women buying kilograms of oranges and tangerines. However, you need to be more careful with this, since citrus fruits are one of the most allergenic foods on our table. Of course, 1-2 fruits a day won’t do any harm, but you definitely shouldn’t overeat on them. By the way, vitamin C is also found in our “local” berries and herbs. For example, there is a lot of it in rose hips. Don’t be lazy - pick and dry these berries in the summer, then you can make healthy and tasty rosehip tea for your loved ones and yourself all year round. Among herbs, we can recommend aromatic lemon balm; it should also be consumed in the form of a decoction.

The expectant mother's fatigue and mood swings, as symptoms of pregnancy in the first week, are also caused by defensive reactions. This is more often observed in women engaged in very nervous or physically demanding work, which, without reducing the load, can provoke spontaneous abortion. Insomnia is more often caused by fear or, conversely, a woman’s strong desire to become a mother.

2. Increased amount of discharge from the genital tract. Firstly, in very rare cases, expectant mothers, at the time of implantation of a fertilized egg into the endometrium of the uterus, may experience scanty, barely noticeable bloody or brownish discharge. For reference, implantation occurs approximately a week after conception, and conception occurs in the middle of the cycle. Duration menstrual cycle for the average woman - 4 weeks, which means you should expect this discharge no earlier than a week before the expected start of menstruation. By the way, it is from this moment, or rather soon, that more obvious symptoms of pregnancy appear before the delay - such as a positive or weakly positive pregnancy test as a result of an increase in hCG. But more on that later.

Secondly, there may be an increase in colorless discharge, similar to what occurs during ovulation. A woman expects menstruation, but instead there is only this discharge. Another interesting point is that in some cases, menstruation may occur on time in pregnant women. It is also necessary to take into account that if the signs of pregnancy in the first days are bloody discharge (after the start of the delay), instead of “normal” bleeding, it would not hurt to check for pregnancy. But it’s quite easy to notice the difference; these discharges are shorter lasting and very scarce. It is also necessary to take into account that this spotting is one of the symptoms of a threatening or incipient miscarriage, especially if the discharge is accompanied by regular, nagging or sharp pain in the lower abdomen, in the area of ​​the uterus or ovaries. Therefore, if your situation is confirmed by a gynecologist and ultrasound, you will have to remain on bed rest at home or go to the hospital.

3. Enlargement and tenderness of the mammary glands. The phenomenon is quite common, and not only among expectant mothers. Every month, cyclical changes occur in the female body, and they affect the mammary glands, including. Some people call it mastopathy, but in fact, slight breast tenderness before menstruation is a normal phenomenon, indicating that a woman’s body is working correctly. However, if conception has occurred, the pain is usually constant and more noticeable. If you are afraid that unpleasant sensations may be associated not with pregnancy, but, say, with pathology of the mammary glands, at a minimum, you need to conduct a breast self-examination (palpation). If the cause is a neoplasm, the pain is felt locally in some area, and during pregnancy, both breasts hurt equally. A little later, colostrum may begin to be released from the nipples when pressed. This phenomenon is natural, but if these symptoms of pregnancy are absent in the early stages, there is also no need to worry. Based on the condition of the mammary glands, it is possible with a high degree of probability to determine any problem, for example, the arrest of the fetus in development. In this case, the breasts one day become soft, as at the beginning of the menstrual cycle, and absolutely painless.

4. Toxicosis. As a rule, reliable signs of pregnancy in the early stages, which include regular nausea and vomiting, do not appear. But in some cases, especially sensitive women may experience discomfort in the morning. But it's pretty easy to get rid of. For example, in the morning you can drink a mint decoction or lemon balm decoction. Weak tea with lemon or just lemon will also work... without tea. In general, there are a lot of ways. However, do not confuse toxicosis with poisoning. Usually, in case of poisoning, in addition to vomiting, diarrhea and general malaise also occur. With early toxicosis, a woman feels unwell only at certain times of the day and when eating any food or inhaling any odors, and not regularly.

5. Fever, increased temperature. Body temperature may rise to subfebrile levels, but other symptoms of disease are absent. If this sounds like you, then measure your basal temperature. It is best to take measurements in the morning and in the rectum, then the result will be much more reliable. If you have already started to have a delay or is about to start, and your basal temperature is above 37 degrees, then it is quite possible that the reason is that conception has occurred. But these are rather dubious signs of pregnancy before a missed period... Too many factors can affect the values ​​​​that the thermometer shows. For example, if you got up at night to go to the toilet, then it is likely that the temperature will be elevated without pregnancy, or if sexual intercourse took place several hours before the measurements.

6. Increased frequency of urination. As a rule, it is observed in the very early stages and right up to childbirth. These symptoms of pregnancy in the first days after conception are caused by the production of the hormone progesterone, which promotes some relaxation of the bladder sphincter, and in the last trimester by strong pressure from the fetus on the bladder.

7. Delayed menstruation. Actually, this is the very first and most reliable sign of an interesting situation. Violation of the cycle is a reason for a visit to the doctor and subsequent testing. However, the absence of menstruation does not always happen only to expectant mothers. Delays occur during severe nervous tension (for example, during a session among female students), during a sudden change in climate (from cold Siberia to hot Egypt), sudden and severe weight loss and various hormonal disorders caused by certain problems in the body.

To determine the above symptoms, the presence of a doctor, the purchase of any diagnostic items and medical procedures are not necessary, but they are not so reliable. In addition to them, other important points need to be taken into account.

1. Pregnancy test and blood test for hCG. The simplest and most accessible diagnosis for every lady. As a rule, the results are not erroneous, at least if the test is done without violating the instructions and after the start of menstruation. The tests vary in sensitivity, but they are not very different from each other. The most “sensitive” ones allow you to determine an interesting position approximately 12 days after conception, that is, 2-3 days before the delay, the less sensitive ones - from the first day of the delay, so the difference is not great. Tests show a second line if the woman’s urine contains the hormone chorionic gonadotropin, produced by the developing placenta - chorion (hence the name - chorionic). When the first signs of pregnancy have just begun to appear before your period, you should do the test in the morning, when the hCG content is maximum, it is more reliable. A faint second line usually also indicates pregnancy.

A blood test for hCG allows you to make an accurate diagnosis even earlier - already 8-10 days after conception. This analysis is mandatory for women who become pregnant through IVF. But if you don’t know exactly when you ovulate, it’s still not worth getting tested just for the sake of curiosity. This, of course, is not harmful, but it is also not free and not necessary, and the results are not guaranteed to be accurate. Let's say a woman can ovulate on the 20th day, and someone on this day is already tested for the presence of hCG, which, of course, will be negative, while pregnancy is still possible in this cycle.

2. Ultrasound examination and gynecological examination. Both the first and second are relevant if there is a delay of more than two to three weeks. It is then that a tiny fertilized egg, literally a couple of millimeters in size, can be seen on the monitor, and the doctor can accurately diagnose an enlarged uterus in connection with future motherhood. However, ultrasound at such early stages according to indications is done quite rarely, only with an existing threat of miscarriage, when the existing signs of pregnancy in the first week suddenly disappear for no reason (that is, with a frozen pregnancy), or when there is a suspicion of ectopic localization fertilized egg. Don’t worry, you are unlikely to be asked to drink water before the procedure, since they will be looking not through the abdominal wall, but with a vaginal sensor.

These are all the main probable and reliable signs of an interesting situation. We hope you find this information useful.

Pregnancy is perhaps exactly the condition that every woman awaits with trepidation.

It’s simply amazing when you know and feel how a little person, or, but already loved and desired, is growing inside.

For many, this is such a long-awaited moment that, almost immediately after conception, they begin to listen to the behavior of their body in order to recognize the symptoms of pregnancy in time.

But it is unlikely that such a condition can be recognized literally in the first days.

It should take at least a week for early signs to appear.

But even in this case, this will not be a 100% guarantee of a positive result. Only a gynecologist can give a more accurate answer after a delay in menstruation, and not earlier than 4-5 weeks, as a result of a full examination.

There are several signs by which pregnancy can be determined.

They are divided into:

1. doubtful, i.e. not giving any guarantee, but taking place,
2. probable, which the doctor takes into account,
3. reliable, confirmed by diagnostics.

Symptoms of pregnancy are characterized by a combination of certain physiological changes occurring in a woman’s body.

Often, for many, even in the early stages, you can see the first signs that conception has occurred.

Questionable signs

An ambulance must be called immediately so that it is possible to provide timely medical assistance to save the fetus.

In order not to confuse them with regular periods: such bleeding does not have to be profuse, but can be accompanied by either severe or unusual nagging pain in the lower abdomen.

Reliable signs

If you look at all these signs together, you can confidently conclude: the symptoms of pregnancy in the early stages are very similar to a cold.

Therefore, in the first days of conception, it is quite difficult to determine most accurately whether a woman is in an interesting position. But how can you find out about conception even before your period is missed, in the early stages?

• It can help with this.

It shows results already in the first 10 days, because... this hormone begins to be produced only after the embryo has fixed on the wall of the uterus.

Pregnancy is a very important event in the life of any woman. For some it is joyful and long-awaited, for others it is the opposite. But, one way or another, everyone wants to know about the beginning of the development of a new life as early as possible - if possible, already in the first days after conception.

The reason to suspect pregnancy for most women of reproductive age with a regular cycle is a delay in menstruation. Doubts are finally dispelled by two strips of self-test and the conclusion of a local gynecologist.

In this article we will talk about the very first signs of pregnancy before a delay; a woman can feel them already 1 week after conceiving a child.

What happens in the body?

First you need to understand how fertilization occurs, and only then talk about what signs of pregnancy may be in the early stages of its development. When a woman's egg matures, it leaves the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube. If the conditions are normal, then she is fertilized by the most active sperm.

Due to the fact that the speed of sperm movement is small, no more than 2 mm per hour, the fertilization process can take a long time. When this happens, the division of the zygote begins. In addition to starting to divide, she needs to find a place in the uterus where she can attach in order to receive the necessary nutrients.

After fertilization, the egg moves to the uterus and this can take one to two weeks. Only after the embryo attaches to the wall of the uterus can we say that pregnancy has occurred.

When can you expect the first manifestations?

Early symptoms of pregnancy can be observed as early as 8-10 days after the fertilization of the egg. This period may vary, depending on the body's sensitivity to hormonal changes.

In medical practice, there have been cases where women recognized fertilization already on the 5th day. In this context, we are talking about women who listen carefully to their body and feel the slightest fluctuations in their condition. On the 20th day of the cycle, signs of pregnancy take on a characteristic appearance.

You can confirm your position only after the formation of reliable symptoms. It is not possible to detect signs of pregnancy on the first day after conception.

Signs of pregnancy: TOP 10

You can recognize the first symptoms indicating pregnancy by the following signs:

1. Lack of menstruation;
2. Enlargement and tenderness of the mammary glands;
3. Changes in taste preferences;
4. Frequent urination;
5. Fatigue and drowsiness;
6. Increase in basal temperature;
7. Nausea;
8. Vaginal discharge;
9. Frequent urination.

The pregnancy process is full of interesting and pleasant moments. And the birth of your baby will open up a whole new world and become a new page in your life.

Lack of menstruation

The most obvious and well-known symptom is that you notice that your period is not on time. But, despite the fact that this symptom is most often attributed to pregnancy, there are a number of other reasons that can lead to a delay. For example, severe stress, serious illness or surgery.

On the other hand, many women note the presence of menstruation already during pregnancy. For some, they will continue for several months or even the entire pregnancy.

Increase in basal temperature

Don't be lazy: watch your basal temperature during the cycle. If you are pregnant, your temperature will either rise to 37 degrees or drop sharply for one day in the second phase of the menstrual cycle. This process is called “implantation retraction.”

There may be two reasons. Firstly, from the middle of the second phase, the production of the hormone progesterone, which is responsible for raising the temperature, decreases, but if you are pregnant, it begins to be produced again. Therefore, temperature fluctuations occur. Secondly, during pregnancy there is a release of the hormone estrogen, which lowers the temperature.

Enlargement and tenderness of the mammary glands

Breast enlargement and darkening of the nipples during pregnancy are observed in almost 100% of patients. In some cases, already in the very early stages, a woman feels discomfort from the fact that the bra becomes somewhat tight.

Important: a sharp increase in breast sensitivity and even pain when touched is possible.

Breast growth

Despite the fact that this symptom is not considered indispensable, most women experience it. If pregnancy has occurred, the mammary glands enlarge in exactly the same way. If only one gland enlarges, or some part of it swells, this indicates the presence of diseases.

Feelings of nausea and vomiting

The most well-known primary sign of pregnancy is nausea. Many women who have given birth claim that nausea in their case occurred ten or fourteen days before the expected menstruation. Whatever nausea torments you too much and does not become unbearable, try eating a cracker or a low-fat cookie on an empty stomach, and also try switching to fractional meals. Eat often, but in small portions, and in no case should you eat rarely and in large quantities.

Change in taste preferences

The increasing level of hormones causes a change in taste preferences. Those food combinations that were previously unacceptable for a woman become objects of preference and vice versa. Also, a woman may experience a metallic taste in her mouth.

Vaginal discharge

After 6-12 days from the moment of conception, spotting may appear. Their volume is small - within a few drops. The appearance of discharge is one of the signs of the successful introduction of a fertilized egg into the endometrium of the uterus. This sign of pregnancy is not typical for all women; it is only one of the variants of the norm.

Heartburn

An unpleasant sign of a possible pregnancy that can annoy a woman for the entire nine months is heartburn. In the first four months, this is caused by hormonal changes. But after the fourth month and until the ninth, this happens because the baby, growing up, puts pressure on many internal organs, and mostly on the stomach.

Breast discharge

During pregnancy, colostrum may well be released from the breast; this is absolutely normal for all pregnant women. The discharge should be clear and not abundant. This is called galactorrhea. Milk, colostrum or a milk-like fluid is released from the nipples, and such discharge can begin on any day of pregnancy, even in the very first days after conception, but it will end, or rather, go into another state only with breastfeeding.

Changes in well-being

About a week after conception, a woman may feel unusual fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, and apathy. At this stage, expectant mothers may experience headaches. The reason for these sensations is the increased production of pregnancy hormones, which from now on will affect the woman’s body for the entire 9 months.

Frequent urge to urinate

A very common and reliable symptom, the first week of pregnancy is constantly accompanied by frequent urination and other similar troubles. This may be a consequence of cystitis - a very terrible and unpleasant infectious disease. Symptoms of cystitis include increased frequency of trips to the toilet, pain during urination, fever and severe fatigue. Every woman can get cystitis after conception, and this is not due to infection, but to an increase in progesterone production.

This hormone improves the health of the fetus and creates relaxation in the bladder. Due to such strong relaxation, the channel remains open, and the desire to go to the toilet appears even with an empty bladder. If you do not have intense pain, relax and experience this symptom, but if you still have pain, you need to see a doctor and undergo treatment. Cystitis is not something to joke about; it is better to cure its initial stage than to fight the chronic one.

Reliable signs of pregnancy

These undoubted manifestations 100% indicate pregnancy. Their detection is possible from the second week of gestation and later, so they are considered late.

1. Ultrasound confirmation of the presence of the fetus.
2. Recording the fetal heartbeat using instrumental methods - CTG, PCG, ECG, and also from 15 weeks using a stethoscope.
3. Detection of the head, arms and other parts of the fetus, possibly moving it during palpation.

To make a reliable diagnosis, it is important to take into account the opinion of a specialist. During a medical consultation, you can find out on what day the first signs of pregnancy appear and how to distinguish them.

Rapid pregnancy test results

The rapid test, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, gives objective results five or more days after the first day of expected menstruation. However, such tests often give erroneous readings (usually erroneous negative readings).

This happens due to the fact that the test reacts to the amount of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin in a woman’s urine. Levels of this hormone increase slowly in the first months as pregnancy progresses. In the case when you need to find out about the onset (or non-occurrence of pregnancy) before five days of delay, you can do a test in the laboratory; it has more objective results.

An increase in the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin in the urine also occurs with certain neoplasms of the uterus.

What are the signs of a pathological pregnancy?

A dangerous symptom of pregnancy is severe pain in the abdomen, uterus and fallopian tubes. With or without fever. The appearance of such even not very painful sensations, and the absence of menstruation, is a sign of a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.

In such cases, the woman is urgently examined and, if indicated, operated on, since delay can lead to serious problems with women’s health and even death. This happens extremely rarely, so do not be alarmed in advance, but simply see your gynecologist in a timely manner.

What should a woman do at the first symptoms?

At the moment when the first signs of pregnancy appear after conception, you must contact antenatal clinic. If the diagnosis is confirmed and future mom wishes to continue the pregnancy, then it is registered. Carrying a child is a great responsibility that the expectant mother takes on. In order for the baby to develop healthy, a woman needs to give up any bad habits and pay attention to her diet and lifestyle.

Determining a possible pregnancy even before a delay is not at all difficult. There are obvious first signs of pregnancy before menstruation, knowing which you can very accurately answer an exciting question. Doubtful and reliable, general and very individual, the most typical and not quite typical, physiological, psychological and emotional - you will find all the first signs of pregnancy here.

When do the first signs of pregnancy appear?

Probably, in most all cases when women become pregnant, they find out about it just days, or even weeks after the delay. It is the absence of menstruation that prompts them to think about possible conception. But for those planning a pregnancy, as well as for those who have real reasons to suspect pregnancy in this cycle, it is very important to know the situation as early as possible. And such women are certainly interested in the question of when the first signs of pregnancy appear.

It should be said that not in all cases, but quite often the female body begins to send signals about its new state very early: soon after ovulation, even before the delay or in its first days. On this early A pregnancy test may not yet show a true result. And even a gynecologist and uzologist are not able to accurately answer you whether you are pregnant or not. To some extent, you can only trust your own feelings and changes occurring in your own body: the main thing is not to accept the real state of affairs as desirable or frightening. Often, women who are very eager to get pregnant or are very afraid of this are ready to notice signs of pregnancy where there are none. Try to assess the presence or absence of the first symptoms objectively.

The very first signs of pregnancy

To better understand your feelings, this section describes all the possible earliest signs of pregnancy. Study them in detail, do not rush to conclusions, compare your suspicions with the experiences of other women. Sometimes pregnancy may be indicated by what you think are completely atypical, bizarre signs, but if you look through the Internet, you can see that the same thing happened to many other women.

At the same time, many of the most likely symptoms are very reminiscent of a woman’s condition with premenstrual syndrome, and therefore you should not run ahead of the cart - wait for a delay and, if necessary, visit a gynecologist.

And may any of your expectations come true!