On what day can pregnancy appear. The very first signs of pregnancy. What is the fertilization process

Electric 22.09.2021
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Many women and girls are concerned about this question: when do the first signs of pregnancy appear after conception? And this, of course, is an important and always relevant topic for the female half of humanity.

Some girls want to know about the possibility of pregnancy earlier than waiting until it is possible to do an ultrasound. After all, this method can confirm pregnancy only in the third or fourth week after conception. Agree that this is a long time and many women will not be able to calmly expect it.

Ultrasound is a sure way to determine pregnancy, but after the third or fourth week

What advice can there be at such a moment? You need to stay calm, and also learn to notice some of the features of the body that appear as the first signs of pregnancy. It is they who can tell the girl that something new is happening to the body. Girls who listen to their bodies find out about pregnancy earlier than menstruation is delayed. Of course, there is no clear guarantee that there is pregnancy, having determined it only by some signs. Therefore, it is worthwhile to carefully study this issue, so as not to mislead yourself and loved ones.

The first signs of pregnancy

At the very beginning of pregnancy, the following symptoms can be noted, which may indicate pregnancy:

  • girls often visit the toilet room;
  • there are special pains in the lumbar region. These pains are similar to cramps during menstruation. Such pain is not a good sign if you already know about pregnancy, because it may be the tone of the uterus;
  • breasts may swell and swell;
  • toxicosis, drowsiness and fatigue;
  • emotional "swing";
  • basal temperature readings thirty-seven degrees, and maybe higher;
  • the level of hCG hormones changes and increases;
  • there is no menstruation.

The timing of the signs of pregnancy

As soon as conception has occurred, the question is certainly interested: after what period of time does pregnancy manifest?

As for frequent urination, this symptom is noticeable two or three weeks after the alleged conception. It is explained by the growth of hormones in the expectant mother.

Everything inside "works" and prepares for pregnancy, changes in the breast begin. It becomes painful and can excrete colostrum. Such changes are possible in the initial weeks.


How breasts change during pregnancy

Most often, women seeking to get pregnant and planning this period in their lives are familiar with basal temperature. This temperature is measured in the rectum. The procedure is carried out in the morning. At the same time, you cannot get out of bed. If a calendar of measurements of this temperature is kept, then it will be possible to calculate the pregnancy in a couple of days after conception.

A fairly true sign of pregnancy is the presence of early toxicosis. This sign is known to many, because even in movies and TV shows there are moments where the heroine suffers from nausea and vomiting in the morning. Therefore, if there is morning sickness, then, most likely, this is a sign of pregnancy. Some girls have interesting changes after several weeks of conception - these are new taste preferences.

Reliable signs of pregnancy

If you want to know if there is a pregnancy or not, then you should take an analysis called hCG. HCG is also called the pregnancy hormone. When one week has passed after the intended conception, the level of the hCG hormone will begin to rise. Having passed it, you will quickly find out about the next replenishment, without waiting for a delay in your period.

When you notice a delay in your period, be aware that most often it indicates pregnancy. Of course, the absence of menstruation can be for various reasons. For example, this is a hormonal imbalance or an inflammatory disease and much more. If the delay has already occurred, then you should contact your gynecologist. Do not ignore the delay, it is dangerous to health.

The above signs may indicate pregnancy. All of them are quite common in the first time after the alleged conception. Remember that all people are different and each person's signs can be expressed individually.

The best method for determining pregnancy is up to the doctor. The specialist will easily notice the onset of pregnancy due to the condition of the uterus, which begins to enlarge during pregnancy.

The timing of the onset of signs of pregnancy varies. Some women immediately understand their new state. For others, awareness occurs after an ultrasound scan or the first pushes of the baby in the abdomen.


Some women may be indoctrinating with signs of pregnancy.

When a woman is eager to get pregnant, then in any month it seems to her that today she became pregnant. This state is easy to explain, because the girl only thinks about the child and inspires herself with the desired pregnancy. She will feel that she is nauseous, that she is experiencing emotional stress, and she will notice a change in taste preferences.

When a woman is still breastfeeding and is not menstruating due to lactation, she can still become pregnant, but it will be difficult for her to find out about it. The woman will think that she is simply not feeling well. Until that moment, until it turns out that in the middle of pregnancy she will be disturbed by the obvious movements of the baby.
It doesn't have to happen to you. These examples are few in reality. If you are an adequate person, you will immediately guess that you may be pregnant. And the reason for this, as a rule, is a delay in menstruation. This sign is the most accurate. All other signs before delay are often contrived. Think objectively about your condition. Indeed, with PMS, there is both nausea and unwell.

The above signs can only suggest pregnancy. Some girls feel nausea right after intercourse, but this does not mean that there is a pregnancy. Most likely, it is just a feeling of dread.

There are special signs a week before your period and should be believed. Let's say you ovulate fourteen days before your period and within 24 hours the egg is fertilized with sperm. Then they are formed into a zygote, heading to the uterus through the fallopian tube. At this moment, there can be no signs of pregnancy a priori.

When to expect the first signs of pregnancy?

When a week has passed after fertilization, the egg enters the uterus. The first sign may be at this stage. Since the embryo must be fixed in the uterus, its layer with special substances clings to the endometrium of the uterus. At this time, the woman may have a slight pinkish discharge. They last about a day. But still, women take this phenomenon for menstruation, which is not surprising.

During implantation, there is contact between the mother and the fetus. It is at this time that signs of pregnancy appear. Moreover, they will be grounded and real. This usually happens one week before your period, which will not come.

The error in assumptions about the onset of pregnancy can still be great. Since there is no delay in menstruation as such. But women can intuitively guess their condition. Many girls confuse signs of pregnancy with premenstrual syndrome.

The hormonal background changes significantly at the beginning of the embryo implantation. The corpus luteum develops, and thus a hormone called progesterone is produced. As a result of the growth of hormones, new signs of pregnancy become noticeable. Every day the hormone progesterone grows, and becomes noticeable in the blood test. During this period, the breast may swell. The nipples of the breasts may darken. The first nausea, loss of strength, drowsiness appears.

When there is a delay in menstruation, then we can already talk about a sign of pregnancy. You only need to wait a few days and the question of a possible pregnancy will be resolved.

When a woman finds out about a delay in her period, she begins to do pregnancy tests. And with a positive result, he begins to think about who is there. Girl or boy? This issue can be solved by ultrasound. On an ultrasound examination, you can see what kind of pregnancy, how many fetuses, whether there are any abnormalities. On an ultrasound scan, the doctor may notice signs of a frozen pregnancy at a very early stage. Such a diagnosis can be made only with this examination and nothing else.


Toxicosis often accompanies the onset of pregnancy

After several weeks from conception, toxicosis begins. Almost half of mothers are familiar with this sign. Although pregnancy is a great time, the nausea in the morning is boring enough for girls.

It is difficult to recognize the first signs in the first week. Some do not have them at all, while others show up early. Gynecologists believe that the very first signs appear only after ten days.
Since the first week, the egg only divides and grows, creating an embryo. At this time, women cannot feel anything at all. But after that, when the embryo is attached to the wall, the release of hormones begins, which are manifested in signs. Signs should be expected only in the second, or better third week.

Folk signs you need to know

After conception, a woman's body does a tremendous job. Therefore, a woman can become very tired and feel some inconvenience. Our grandmothers, great-grandmothers could early determine pregnancy based on national characteristics. Although at that time there was no ultrasound and various tests.

Among the first folk signs in the initial week of pregnancy are:

  • headache and dizziness;
  • drowsiness and loss of energy;
  • salivation;
  • a strange taste in the mouth, such as metal;
  • feeling of a bloated abdomen, appears not only after eating and drinking;
  • some stuffiness in the nose, frequent sneezing;
  • veins in the chest area become more noticeable, since blood flow in the body is increased;
  • pigmentation appears on the body, for example, new moles or birthmarks.

All these signs can be in a pregnant woman, but you should not rely only on them. Pay attention to how you are feeling, but do not give in to suggestion. It is better to wait a while, so that later you do not get upset with a negative result.

Pregnancy is a special period for a woman. Many of the fairer sex passionately want to have children and wait for the first symptoms to indicate the presence of life within them. Many people begin to think about pregnancy only in case of a delay in menstruation, but there are facts indicating it a little earlier.

When do the first symptoms of pregnancy appear and how do you recognize them?

It is impossible to say the exact time, because the body of every woman is unique and sometimes can live "its own life." The health factor should not be ruled out either. Depending on the individual indicators, pregnancy symptoms can become noticeable for a woman within 8-10 days after fertilization of the egg.

There were times when a woman quickly realized that she was pregnant. This happened already 2-3 days after ovulation. Such cases arise due to the clear operation of the self-hypnosis mechanism. This is especially the case with girls who have a strong desire to become a mother. Knowing the symptoms accompanying pregnant women, a woman can subconsciously instill this condition in herself.

Such cases do not exclude pregnancy, but they have not yet been confirmed. If conception did occur, then this will become clear over time. More often than not, pregnancy symptoms appear to appear only a week after sex on the “ideal” day for conception.

Pregnancy symptoms noticeable one week after conception

Not all cases are the same, and some may not even notice the following signs:

  • Vaginal bleeding- a phenomenon that a pregnant woman will encounter, first of all. Do not think that discharge in this case is a violation of the menstrual cycle. Bleeding of this nature is called "implantation". They indicate the fixation of the embryo on the wall of the uterus. Discharge with a characteristic pinkish tinge does not have a large volume and is accompanied by pain. Implantation bleeding lasts for several hours, a day or a little longer. Sometimes this process takes place without vaginal bleeding, so the absence of discharge during the week after ovulation does not mean that there is no pregnancy.
  • Pain in the chest area can be attributed to factors indicating pregnancy during the first week. Already after 7-10 days, women feel increased sensitivity and elasticity of their breasts. The nipples also become sensitive, darken, sometimes drops of colostrum are released.
  • Nausea and vomiting are pregnancy symptoms that occur throughout most of the gestation period. There are cases confirming that already a week after fertilization of the egg, these signs can clearly manifest themselves.

How to make sure in the early stages that pregnancy has occurred?

If a woman noticed an atypical behavior of the body within a week or a little more after ovulation, then for confidence she can take certain measures.


It is necessary to take a blood test for hCG a week after intercourse. In the urine, the presence of hCG is observed several days later than in the blood. The test should be purchased within 10-12 days after the estimated moment of conception. It is better to use it in the morning, since at this time the concentration of hCG in the urine is at its maximum. An ultrasound scan in early pregnancy will not help, because it is carried out two weeks after a missed period.

When do the first signs of pregnancy appear?
It is possible to talk about pregnancy with complete confidence only after a delay in menstruation. This is the first sign of conception, which manifests itself in every woman, without exception, and prompts her to take a pregnancy test. Among the first reliable signs indicating that a girl will soon become a mother are symptoms that appear starting from the fifth week of pregnancy, that is, after a delay.

Among them:

  • Toxicosis. Nausea and vomiting in the morning will not make you doubt that pregnancy has come;
  • Emotional instability. Increased mood or, conversely, tearfulness. Such "swing" only confirms the status of "Pregnant";

  • Frequent urination;
  • Sleep disturbance;
  • Drawing pains in the lower abdomen. Because of the contractions of the uterus, unpleasant cramps can occur from time to time, they are a natural process that has nothing to do with miscarriage. It is worth thinking about its danger in the case when the spasms intensify and are accompanied by bloody discharge;
  • Change in appetite. The composition of saliva changes and even taste preferences. A pregnant woman sometimes begins to love what she loved before. This confirms the fact of pregnancy.

Although the first signs of conceiving a fetus appear a week after ovulation, some women may simply not notice them, especially if pregnancy is not expected. When a girl really wants to become a mother, then the opposite can happen - any change in the body, even not associated with conception, can be interpreted as a symptom of pregnancy.

But the first signs of pregnancy, which can really be guided by, appear after a delay in menstruation.

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Do you know the first symptoms of pregnancy?
The following will outline twenty-five symptoms. pregnancy... According to the degree of reliability, all symptoms are divided into three groups: possible (finding these symptoms indicates the likelihood of pregnancy), likely e ( which indicate a high likelihood of pregnancy), and accurate (the presence of these symptoms makes it impossible to doubt).

Possible pregnancy symptoms

Not the onset of menstruation
In case of delayed menstruation, the first reason is always pregnancy. The concept " delay»Can be used when, in a usually constant cycle, bleeding does not occur within the usual period of time.
But such a symptom can speak not only of pregnancy. A delay in menstruation can occur due to:
  • Stressful state
  • Physical overvoltage ( preparation for sports competitions)
  • Ailments
  • A sharp violation of the schedule of life ( change of work schedule from day to shift)
  • The use of certain types of drugs ( primarily steroid)
  • Depletion
  • Calculation errors
  • Age suitable for menopause
Abnormal menstruation
Any change in the normal menstrual cycle falls under this definition: too short, too long, bleeding came too late, or vice versa, as well as a change in the nature of bleeding: more abundant or more scarce.
It must be said that such violations are typical for a number of diseases of the reproductive system, in this regard, the appearance of such symptoms is a reason for consulting a gynecologist.

Unusual sensations
In the early days of pregnancy, many women experience mild pain or uterine cramps. These pains are similar to those during menstruation.

Vomiting and nausea
These signs are very common during pregnancy. True, such signs are usually found starting from the sixth week of gestation. But sometimes they appear earlier. In such cases, they speak of early gestosis.
The same symptoms can appear with other ailments, for example, diseases of the digestive tract ( enterocolitis, stomach or intestinal ulcer, gastritis, enteritis). But with such ailments, vomiting and nausea are usually combined with other signs of digestive disorders that are not observed during pregnancy.

Change in sex drive
Sex drive changes due to the fact that a variety of processes take place in the body during pregnancy. Libido can either disappear altogether or become more pronounced. Changes in the physical plane include an increase in the sensitivity of the mammary glands, which sometimes even causes disgust when touching the nipples ( and sometimes vice versa), urge to vomit, increased blood circulation in the genital area. The processes of change affect both the psyche and the work of the nervous system of a woman, they are influenced by pregnancy hormones.

Breast tenderness
The gestation period is preparatory for breastfeeding. Therefore, a number of processes take place in the mammary glands:

  • Increased sensitivity to the point of soreness
  • Discoloration and swelling of nipples and areola
  • Breast growth
  • When you click on the areola, a drop of colostrum appears.
Similar processes are typical for ailments of the endocrine system ( increased production of the hormone prolactin)

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

Frequent urge to urinate
This symptom often pesters women from the smallest terms of gestation. At the same time, very little urine is released. A similar symptom develops because the uterus increases in volume, and the bladder has less and less space, so less urine can collect in it.
A similar symptom is typical for ailments of the urinary system, such as urethritis or cystitis ( with these diseases, the desire to urinate is usually combined with an increase in body temperature, a burning sensation during urination, and pain in the groin). Also, a similar symptom can be observed with ailments of the endocrine system ( diabetes mellitus, in which the patient is thirsty all the time and excretes a lot of urine).

Perversions of taste
The overwhelming majority of people believe that during the period of gestation, all women without exception eat pickles and ice cream. In fact, changes in taste can affect completely different food groups. According to scientists, sixty-five percent of women during gestation experience rather strange taste changes. Some even crave chalk, raw meat, earth, or green fruits.
Usually, such perversions of taste do not pose a threat to health, but sometimes women suffer from a craving for completely inedible objects and substances, such as starch or lime.
Taste perversions can be observed with a lack of any trace elements in the body, for example, iron. In such a case, this violation is combined with fragility of the nail plates, hair, dizziness, weakness, pallor of the face.

Fatigue
In the body of a pregnant woman, a lot of serious processes are carried out, which at first may not manifest themselves at all. In this regard, the body needs new energy resources. Therefore, during gestation, women quickly get tired and sleep a lot.
This phenomenon cannot be used to determine pregnancy, because lethargy or a decrease in endurance is observed with a huge number of ailments, as well as caused by non-observance of hygiene at work and rest.

Montgomery tubercles
Montgomery tubercles- these are medium-sized growths ( type of small warts) formed on the areola. Such growths are completely safe for a woman's body, while they often talk about the onset of pregnancy.

Skin changes
Due to the fact that a large number of different processes take place in the body, the skin also undergoes changes. So it may appear:

  • Chloasma or mask pregnant - the appearance of age spots on the forehead, cheeks and nose. Do not be alarmed, because after the birth of the baby, all the spots will eventually disappear by themselves.
  • Dark strip from the navel to the pubis ... This streak may become visible after the twelfth week of gestation.
  • Acne . This feature is not typical for everyone. There are women whose skin, on the contrary, becomes clean and well-groomed during the period of gestation. But sometimes, due to the increased work of the sebaceous glands, acne is formed.
  • Vascular spiders are formed on the legs, neck, arms, chest, cheeks. They are formed as a result of an increase in the amount of female sex hormones in the body. They look like small spiders and are dark red or bluish in color.
  • Stretch marks- are most often observed starting from the twenty-second week of gestation. The intensity of their formation depends on the amount of gained kilograms, genetic predisposition, nutritional system.
  • The appearance of red spots on the palms - erythema. It is caused by all the same estrogens.
  • Other types of changes: increased growth of nails or hair, changes in their quality, increased work of sweat glands.
Stretch marks
Stretch marks are the result of destruction of the connective tissue of the skin. These are completely painless phenomena that only in rare cases cause a slight burning sensation. During the period of gestation, as well as after the birth of a baby, stretch marks are observed in sixty to ninety percent of women. Their usual place of formation is the lower abdomen and thighs, but they are sometimes observed on the chest as well as on the upper arms.
The number and intensity of stretch marks depend on parameters such as:
  • Genetic predisposition - in the event that most women in the family have stretch marks, then there is practically no chance of avoiding them.
  • The pace and intensity of weight gain ... If you put on too many pounds or in too short a period, then the likelihood of stretch marks increases.
  • Pregnancy with twins or triplets are also a predisposing factor to the formation of stretch marks.
  • Nutrition specifics ... If the menu is balanced enough, there is a lot of fluid in it, then the skin will be more elastic, which means there will be less stretch marks and they will be less intense.
Growth in the volume of the uterus
Over time, the fetus increases, which entails an increase in the volume of the uterus, and, consequently, the size of the abdomen.


An increase in the size of the uterus and abdomen is also characteristic of uterine neoplasms.
There are also such diseases that only entail an increase in the volume of the abdomen, while the uterus remains of the usual size. This is ascites obesity or hyperplasia of internal organs.

Wiggle
During the first pregnancy, movements are detected at about the twentieth week of gestation. And mothers with experience feel the movements already at the sixteenth - eighteenth week.
It must be said that, as a sign of pregnancy, movements are detected earlier than movements of the anterior abdominal wall, which is considered one of the accurate signs.

Colostrum appearance
Colostrum is a newborn baby's first meal. Colostrum contains all the nutrients a baby needs. Most often, in the last weeks of gestation, a clear liquid appears from the mammary glands, this is the secretion of colostrum.

Likely pregnancy symptoms

Growth in the size of the abdomen
The expectant mother, who already has experience in childbirth, discovers an increase in the size of the abdomen already at the ninth week. But usually this sign appears after the twelfth or even the sixteenth week of gestation and later. From the twelfth week onwards, the uterus can be found on palpation.

The uterus changes
The shape of the uterus also changes. But a similar symptom is found exclusively at the consultation of an obstetrician or during an ultrasound examination.

Braxton Hicks contractions or training contractions
Braxton-Hicks contractions are short-lived and pain-free, occurring at intervals of ten to twenty minutes and in some cases occurring after the first three months of gestation. Such phenomena are also called training fights. Not all expectant mothers have such manifestations, and it is believed that they are more pronounced during the second and further pregnancies. In a number of women, such contractions are manifested in the form of tension in the lower abdomen. These contractions are much weaker, shorter than labor contractions, and the intervals between them are not the same. When the woman takes a horizontal position, the contractions stop. In the event that, with a period not reaching thirty-seven weeks, such phenomena are often, their repetitions every ten minutes, this indicates the need to visit a doctor, as it may indicate early birth.
The table details how labor contractions differ from Braxton-Hicks contractions.

If you find one of the above symptoms or several, you should urgently go to the doctor so that the doctor can identify the cause of their occurrence.
The definition of pregnancy should be carried out as soon as possible - this must be done to prevent complications of pregnancy.

Rapid pregnancy test results
A rapid test, which can be bought at any pharmacy, gives objective results five or more days after the first day of the expected menstruation. However, such tests often give erroneous readings ( more often erroneous negative readings). This happens due to the fact that the test reacts to the amount of the hormone chorionic gonadotropin in the woman's urine. The level of this hormone increases slowly in the first months as pregnancy progresses. In the case when you need to know about the offensive ( or not getting pregnant) earlier than five days of delay, you can do a test in a laboratory, it has more objective results.
An increase in the amount of chorionic gonadotropin in the urine also occurs with certain neoplasms of the uterus.

Accurate pregnancy symptoms

Fetal palpation
When palpating the abdomen at a later date, you can feel the developing baby. Doctors thus check how the fetus is located before giving birth.

Fetal heartbeat detection
From the twentieth week of pregnancy, with a special stethoscope, you can listen through the anterior abdominal wall of the fetal heartbeat. And an electronic stethoscope makes it possible to detect heartbeats as early as the tenth week. Indicators from one hundred twenty to one hundred and sixty cuts per minute are considered normal.

Diagnosis of pregnancy using ultrasound
It is desirable to carry out a similar study from the seventh to the twelfth week. But this method can show the presence of pregnancy from the second week.

Pregnancy detection using X-ray
X-rays are never used to diagnose pregnancy because the mother and the developing embryo receive a dose of harmful radiation. But sometimes pregnancy is detected with an x-ray of internal organs. Then the picture shows the skeleton of the fetus.

Early pregnancy signs

You will be able to determine pregnancy even before the first symptoms appear. However, even when observing a clear "picture" of conception on the chart, I would like to find some more confirmation of my guesses. It is best, of course, to pass or at least take a test, but you can also listen to your feelings and look at the changes. Sometimes pregnancy symptoms appear as early as the first days after conception.

Of course, it cannot be said that you will notice changes almost a few hours after intercourse. But after some time, the body will gradually begin to rebuild under the new regime in order to ensure the safety of the ovum and conditions favorable for its development. Symptoms of pregnancy in the early days are not pronounced and not always, however, some of them are especially sensitive and attentive women are able to recognize.

Bloody issues

On the 6-12th day after conception, a woman can observe herself. It can be ordinary leucorrhoea with blood or blood streaks, as well as creamy discharge of a yellow, beige or pinkish hue. The ingress of blood cells into the vaginal discharge is explained by the implantation of the ovum: just by this time it reaches the uterus and makes its landing. To attach to the surface, the blastocyst scrapes out a small depression in the uterine epithelium to take root here. Scanty spotting can resume on days of increased activity of the ovum. Very often women take them for the beginning of the next menstruation.

It should be noted that this symptom is not observed in 100% of cases. Then other symptoms of pregnancy in the early days can indicate that conception has taken place.

ARI symptoms

Around the same time, you may feel unwell. A woman who does not suspect pregnancy is confident: she has caught a cold. Against the background of increased body temperature, a runny nose, sore throat, body aches, severe physical fatigue appear. Hot flashes are replaced by chills, the woman cannot get warm in any way, and suddenly she suddenly becomes unable to breathe.

It is good if you are not accustomed to treatment or prefer harmless folk methods (warm tea, bed rest), because medications can harm the unborn baby and even become the cause.

Such a "disease" in the first days of pregnancy is understandable: the body temperature rises under the influence, the level of which in the blood with the onset of pregnancy increases intensively. Other symptoms are added due to a temporary drop in immunity, which is necessary to secure the ovum: the female body perceives it as a foreign body and tries to get rid of the "invader". The decrease in the protective functions of the mother helps the unborn baby to take root in the uterus.

Sleepiness and tiredness

At the same time, symptoms of general fatigue join. Some women feel the most real physical and mental exhaustion: they are exhausted, they constantly want to sleep, and apathy may even develop. Sleep becomes stronger in the evening and interrupted at night and in the morning. Sometimes it seems impossible to get up: during the night you did not sleep at all.

These symptoms are observed in the first days after conception and are also due to the activity of progesterone and the tremendous work that your body has begun to change its state. The mood can sometimes be completely nasty: others notice that you have begun to flare up over trifles, and this, of course, annoys you even more. After the second month, the situation should change: estrogen will take care of the stimulation of the psyche, the level of which will increase with an increase in the period.

Nausea and vomiting

Not in the first place, but still very often these symptoms of pregnancy find their expression in the first days. A woman is turned back not only by smells, but even by thinking about certain products. Taste and olfactory preferences change dramatically.

Feeling unwell and increased salivation can be mistaken for poisoning, especially if vomiting is also added to them.

All of these reactions are defensive and do not pose any threat if expressed mildly. In the case of large losses of saliva and frequent vomiting, the condition of the expectant mother worsens, which also has a negative impact on the development of the fetus. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss this issue with your doctor.

The opposite turn of events is not excluded: the woman's appetite improves so much that it may even frighten her. Moreover, you usually want something specific, often incompatible with each other.

Breast changes

For many women, the breasts swell somewhat and become more sensitive every time before their period. But with the onset of pregnancy, you notice that this time everything is not as usual. The sensitivity is increased so much that any touch of the chest causes pain and discomfort. The breasts themselves become noticeably heavy, and the nipples and areolas may even darken.

The opposite effect is also possible: the breast, which is extremely sensitive before each menstruation, is surprisingly not painful this time.

Changes in the uterus

Of course, sensations in the uterus are also present. It swells and increases in size due to a sharp increase in blood circulation. These changes are quite tangible, women note a feeling of bursting from the inside. The uterus may ache and tingle, pulling pains are often present.

Other pains and disorders

In general, almost anything can get sick with the onset of pregnancy, and this disgrace will continue throughout the entire gestation of a child. Very often, expectant mothers complain of pain and lumbago in the back and lower back, radiating to the tailbone. Legs, head, teeth may hurt. What can we say about chronic sores, which with the onset of pregnancy come out like mushrooms after rain. The extremities may swell a little, the pressure decreases, dizziness and fainting are possible.

Increased urination

In addition to the whole picture, you also start running to the toilet, including at night. This will not always be the case, but in the first trimeter, such symptoms are common.

With the onset of pregnancy, the urge becomes noticeably more frequent, but normally they are not accompanied by "pathological" symptoms: burning and cuts in the lower abdomen. If you feel pain against the background of increased urination, then it is likely that urinary infections have worsened. Be sure to check with a doctor!

Basal temperature

And finally, what we started with. By measuring the basal temperature, you will certainly determine the onset of pregnancy by indicators. If conception has occurred, then the basal temperature in the phase of the corpus luteum is kept at elevated levels and does not fall. We can talk about pregnancy with a high degree of probability if the indicators remain at the level of 37.1-37.3 C for at least 18 days in a row.

A characteristic symptom of pregnancy is the so-called implantation temperature drop: against the background of increased BT readings, it falls on one of the days, then returns to rise.

With the onset of a delay in menstruation, the suspicion of pregnancy naturally increases. Take a pregnancy test and repeat it a few days later to make sure the results are valid.

I would like to note that it is not at all necessary that you will observe one or more of these signs in yourself. It is possible that the symptoms of pregnancy in the early days in your particular case will be different. Some women notice facial flushing (especially in the evening), others experience thrush or hemorrhoids, and still others experience bloating and constipation. Everything is individual.

If the pregnancy is confirmed in your case, we wish you to carry a healthy baby easily and without complications!

Specially for- Elena Kichak

A woman of reproductive age must be able to recognize the signs of pregnancy. Timely information received makes it possible to navigate the situation and make the most important decision in time. What are the first signs of pregnancy before a delay in menstruation and after, when they appear?

The first signs of pregnancy

You can guess about a change in your state by the following signs:

  • ... Despite all its importance, the factor only matters for women with a regular cycle.
  • Breast enlargement and soreness... From the first days, the glands prepare for the upcoming feeding of the baby and this is the very first sign of early pregnancy before the delay in menstruation.
  • Fast fatiguability: A woman can literally fall asleep on the go. The body needs some time to get used to the increased load.
  • Change in taste and smell... Unusual desires appear. It is necessary to indulge these desires to the best of reason.
  • Dizziness and nausea... Signs may appear as early as the second week, appear later, or not appear at all.
  • Elevated basal temperature... If it does not decrease after ovulation, we can talk about the onset of pregnancy.
  • Increased secretion of cervical mucus... This symptom does not appear in all women.
  • Frequent urge to urinate... The symptom is due to increased blood supply to the pelvic region.
  • Uterine spasms... If the uterus contracts from time to time, do not be alarmed: the organ adapts to the new state.
  • Bloody issues... may appear on time for menstruation.
  • Frequent mood swings... Emotional instability is not a whim, but the body's response to changes.

Doctors believe that pregnancy occurs 7-12 days after conception. This term is individual and depends on the length of the fallopian tubes and other characteristics of the body. Immediately after the attachment (implantation) of the egg, hormonal changes in the mother's body begin.


Doctors strongly advise not to trust the sensations even at the slightest suspicion, and in case of a positive result, go to the doctor for an "official" confirmation. Women with irregular cycles it is recommended to buy the test on a monthly basis in order to avoid "surprises".

Each pregnancy can be different. It so happens that a woman carrying a second or third child experiences sensations that are different from those that were in previous pregnancies. Therefore, only a doctor can establish a diagnosis and accurately determine the period.

In medical practice, unusual signs have been noted:

  • The appearance of the vascular network on the surface of the skin. This is due to a natural physiological process: increased blood flow. In most cases, the mesh disappears over time.
  • Change in facial features... Due to the production of growth hormone, some parts of the face can grow slightly and change their shape. The phenomenon is temporary.
  • The taste of copper in the mouth appears due to a change in the balance of substances in the body.
  • , flatulence, frequent hiccups. A balanced diet helps regulate digestion.
  • The appearance of age spots, "Paths" from the navel, halos around the nipples.
  • Broken acrylic nails... The chemicals produced in the body interact with acrylic, and acrylic "loses". Mild facial swelling and stuffy nose syndrome may develop.
  • Acne... A rash can occur at any time during pregnancy due to changes in metabolic processes.

A suspected pregnancy is not yet a pregnancy. It happens that women who are passionate about having children convince themselves of the presence of non-existent sensations: nausea, a change in taste. In especially advanced cases, a false pregnancy may appear. Popular diagnostics is so ineffective and unreliable that it can only do harm.

To save yourself from unpleasant moments, use standard (proven) diagnostic methods:

  • ... There can be only one home test - a pharmacy-purchased test for availability. Prices are different, but the cheapest test can be bought literally for a penny. The error probability ranges from 1-5%. An error can occur due to improper use (read the instructions), the expiration date (carefully look at the packaging) and the characteristics of the body: a history of a recent abortion or miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, a recent birth, a tumor.
  • . 100% method that almost never fails. An ultrasound scan is prescribed by a doctor after a gynecological examination before registration. The importance of the first study is difficult to overestimate: ultrasound makes it possible to establish not only the very fact of pregnancy, but also the term, as well as the absence of abnormalities in the development of the embryo. With the help of an ultrasound scan, the gestational age is determined with an accuracy of one week.
  • Blood test for the presence of the hCG hormone─ effective research that gives results as early as 6-10 days after fertilization. It is used in the early stages, when the mother's body is actively producing cells of the embryo membrane - chorion.
  • Gynecological examination. The doctor can diagnose pregnancy as early as 5 weeks. During the examination, the doctor pays attention to external signs: a change in the shape, color, density of the genitals.

Doctors say: there are no safe days! You can get pregnant any day. The likelihood of fertilization increases on some days and decreases on other days, but is never reduced to zero.

The safest days are considered two days after your period and two days before it. Comparative safety can only be discussed with a regular cycle. The most favorable period for pregnancy is 12-16 days after menstruation. At this time, ovulation occurs - the preparation of the egg for fertilization. The calendar method of contraception is considered the most unreliable. You can't rely on a calendar!

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