How long does it take to show signs of pregnancy? What are the first signs of conception after ovulation and when to do a pregnancy test. Feeling in the stomach

Long before yesterday evening, you and your sweetheart began to plan: you focused on a healthy lifestyle, eliminated bad habits from life, calculated the best day for conception. And now, just yesterday, you gave yourself up to love with your husband completely. And already today you expect after conception.

What are they, what are they and can they even be? Or when the days come when the first symptoms of fertilization can be noticed.

All that concerns conception and information about the very first signs of pregnancy, you will read in this article.

To know the exact day of conception, you need to have an organism that works like a clock.

Each woman has an individual character, therefore, the time of her arrival is different.

If a woman's monthly cycle is systematic, the girl perfectly feels her body and sees all the changes that occur to her in each month, one can judge the accuracy of the arrival of ovulation. But this does not mean that she will become pregnant on the same days.

This can be influenced by several factors:

• The day there was sex. Sperm in a woman's body can live up to 6 days;
• How long was it for the tadpole to reach the egg. These are: 2 centimeters of the cervix, 5 uterine cavity and 12 centimeters of the uterine tube. In time it will take about 3 hours.

After the sperm reaches the egg, fertilization takes place. From that moment on, it has a name - a zygote, which immediately begins to divide into cells until it turns into an embryo. During division, the zygote continues on its way to the uterine cavity.

Somewhere on the fifth or sixth day, the embryo reaches its target, but is looking for a suitable place for attachment. Such free swimming can last for two whole days.

When it is determined with a place, it begins to sink deep into the walls of the uterus, which can cause a small one, as it touches the blood vessels. It is on these days that a woman may find a small bloody discharge from the vagina or see a small smearing spot on her underwear. This discharge is called implantation bleeding.

In total, it takes a week, and they may be the first signs of pregnancy after conception.

Signs of pregnancy after conception

As you can see, the fertilization process is not easy. And it takes a little time to understand that a woman is expecting a baby.

There are ladies who claim that they feel their position the day after the alleged conception. But this refers more to the so-called psychological sensation, but not physical. Their belief in fertilization gives rise to, which pregnant women themselves talk so much about.

Lovely girls, as many would like to feel pregnant right away, but this is impossible. The earliest signs of pregnancy can appear after a few days.

So, the earliest symptoms that a woman is expecting a baby are:

• Implantation bleeding. We have already spoken about him, but this may not be observed in everyone;
• Increased salivation. Moreover, it occurs not only during the contemplation of food, but also beyond that;
• Cramps in the calf, especially at night;
• Dark spots. Some girls notice such spots on their face or notice a darkened line from the navel to the pubis;
• Metallic taste in the mouth;
• Bowel problems. Basically it is constipation;
• Changing food and taste preferences;
• Soreness and swelling of the nipples. Nature has laid down in a woman the ability to lactate. And when a child is born in the body, it begins to actively prepare for feeding. Perhaps it will darken, swell individual tubercles, increase the halo around the nipple. In some situations, colostrum appears - a slight yellowish discharge from the nipples;
• Frequent urination. This is due to the hCG hormone, which supplies the small pelvis with a rapid blood supply, which immediately leads to frequent urges. Even if the amount of urine is insignificant;
• Fatigue and sleepiness. Progesterone in the body of the future mother begins to work with a sedative effect, and even more, the load increases, so he does not have enough strength for a full charge for a woman;
• Another hormone, progesterone, can increase natural production from the vagina;
• Emotional swings. Then the lady may be in high spirits and immediately cause it to decrease with a minor remark. From whiny it turns into playful, and then flows into a blues. Etc.
• Dizziness. Due to hormonal changes in the body of the expectant mother, blood pressure decreases. This is especially true for people with congenital low blood pressure (hypotension).

When and for how long can pregnancy be felt?

All of the above symptoms may appear immediately after the process of conception, or they may not exist at all, or make themselves felt much later.

If we talk about more accurate, then here it will be after the second week of fertilization.

Women expecting a baby notice the following signs at a later stage of pregnancy:

• Delay of menstruation. One of the most accurate signs of pregnancy, given that a woman is fully healthy.
• Basal temperature. It continues to be elevated, above 37 degrees, then this may indicate a possible pregnancy. It should be measured in the morning (so that the body is in a state of calm for about 6 hours), without getting out of bed, a regular thermometer is inserted into the rectum (you can enter the vagina or into the mouth) and leave it there for several minutes. This temperature should be measured at the same time, use the same thermometer, do not change the place of measurement.
• Positive pregnancy test... It is done after a delay. Urine is used in the morning (if the delay is insignificant). After a couple of minutes, you can see the result. Even the weakest second strip on the test can confirm a positive result. It is worth considering what can show and.
• HCG analysis... It is handed over for a 3-5 day delay. Blood is taken from a vein in the morning on an empty stomach. Situations where blood is donated at another time, you need to come without eating for 4-6 hours. An increased level of hCG indicates the expectation of a child and by the amount of the level one can judge about the term of the embryo.
• Enlarged cervix. When a woman is sure that all her symptoms indicate the imminent appearance of a child, then at the doctor's appointment this can be confirmed. Any gynecologist will see the bluish tint of the cervix and feel the enlarged uterus.
• Ultrasound control... When there are several days of delay, you can go to the gynecologist and do an ultrasound. Already at 16-18 days from the intended conception, a small, not yet child, but an embryo is visible for sure. Also, with the help of an ultrasound scan, the doctor will exclude the ectopic.
• A common symptom is... It appears 30-40 days from conception. It is characterized by dizziness and vomiting. We note that toxicosis is an optional companion of a pregnant woman.

A little antiquity in our topic

Everyone knows that in ancient times our ancestors did not have such a rich set of definitions of pregnancy. They, however, like us, always wanted to know much earlier about their child. I would like to know about conception almost immediately, the very next day.

So our ancestors were looking for all sorts of ways to determine pregnancy immediately after ovulation.

So they had their own methods:

• Jewish women on such days were forced to walk on tall grass, and if there was a deep mark on it, it means that she was pregnant.
• Egypt immediately gave her expectant mothers the grass bududu-ka plus the mother's milk of the boy who gave birth. If after that the woman felt bad, everything came back, then this was considered a sure sign of pregnancy.
• Even the ancient Egyptians gave girls to pee in a container with wheat and barley. As a result, if wheat germinated - it will be, if barley -. In a situation where there were no results, nothing germinated, it did not mean pregnancy. An interesting fact: after, somewhere in the 20th century, studies were carried out, and so, the results claim that the accuracy of such a method is 70%. Here's how. Girls, take note, you will be before everyone else.
• And the Germans used women's urine to water the flowers. And if after watering they bloomed, revived and smelled sweet, then she is expecting a child soon.
• Italians generally mixed wine and urine in a 1: 1 ratio. If the liquid became clear, hurray -. In principle, this can be explained scientifically: the reaction of alcohol with protein in the urine.
• In some ancient civilizations, women collected urine in a container and immersed an ordinary metal key there. Four hours later, he was removed from there. Seeing the trace of the key at the bottom, they congratulated on the conception.

There are also completely ridiculous definitions of an interesting position:

• In a certain country, two onions were placed in a container of water: one was considered pregnant, and the other was not. Whichever first reaches 4 cm, that will mean conception or not.
• The notorious Hippocrates argued that the iris of the eyes of a pregnant woman changes;
• Somewhere in one of the countries, the bride was wearing a necklace at her wedding. Days passed and when the beads began to press on the neck, it meant a quick replenishment in the family. Science here gives an explanation: many expectant mothers suffer from an enlarged thyroid gland.
• But some luminaries of science have come up with such a method: injecting the urine of a possible pregnant woman into experimental animals (mice, rabbits). After 4-5 days, the animal was dissected. Enlargement of the ovaries spoke of a positive result. This method of determination was used until the beginning of the 20th century.

Reading these lines, you think how good it is that on the street the civilized world and science have provided us with many accurate methods for determining an interesting position without suffering anyone, including women.

When the pregnancy was confirmed

Two cherished strips on the dough

Separately, I would like to discuss the question of how to behave in a pregnant woman.

Days passed and the miracle happened. A woman is 100% sure that she has become pregnant. Then she begins a long journey, 9 months long, when you need to be careful, take care of your health, take care of physical activity and prepare to become a mother. You especially need to monitor your condition.

Adhering to simple rules, a woman will give birth to a healthy and strong child without any problems.

The rules are as follows:

• Become registered in the antenatal clinic.
• Hand over everything prescribed by a doctor.
• Before each visit to the gynecologist, take urine for analysis;
• Visit a doctor in the first and second trimester - once a month, in the third - every two weeks.
• If any deviations in the condition of the pregnant woman are found, inform the observing doctor;
• Proper nutrition, minimizing stress, and being in the mood for goodness are the keys to a successful pregnancy.

Whatever the signs of pregnancy in one woman, in another, they can be exactly the opposite. Early symptoms are not always present, and sometimes they are absent altogether. And only time will tell whether you will be a mom or you have everything ahead of you.

During pregnancy planning, waiting for the first manifestations of this condition is an exciting time. In any change, I want to see evidence of a successful conception. Analyzes and tests cannot give an accurate result in the early stages. Therefore, women closely monitor any changes in their body and health. Such symptoms often appear before the blood counts change.

When do the first signs appear?

It is often possible to understand that a pregnancy has begun in the early stages. The intensity of the signs and their presence depend only on the individual characteristics of the woman's body. Some may not notice any changes until the belly begins to round.

In most cases, the first symptoms appear one to one and a half weeks after conception. The severity of changes in the usual state depends only on the susceptibility to changes in the hormonal background. Some women can determine this condition in themselves on the 5th day.

The presence or absence of menstruation cannot be a reliable indicator of a conception that has occurred. The delay may indicate the presence of various pathologies. Also, there are many cases when a pregnant woman's periods did not stop until 4 months of intrauterine development of the child.

Most of the symptoms that are characteristic of the onset of pregnancy can indicate the presence of other processes. Various diseases and pathological processes can have similar symptoms (for example, changes in progesterone levels). Therefore, when symptoms appear that indicate a possible conception, it is necessary that a doctor should carry out an accurate determination of the condition.

It is important that pregnancy is identified early. A woman should register with a gynecologist, regularly monitor her condition and the condition of the fetus, and also make the necessary changes in her usual lifestyle.

External changes

Symptoms associated with changes in sensations and changes in physiological state are associated with hormonal fluctuations. But not every woman is sensitive to this. Many may not have delay or toxicity. Signs that appear externally may also not be observed in everyone. And these changes will be noticeable not only for the expectant mother, but also for her loved ones.

You can determine pregnancy by the following external signs:

Deterioration of the skin condition - acne and pimples appear more actively.

Redness of the skin and sensations of heat.

Swelling of the legs, arms and face.

Visually noticeable bleeding of veins in the chest area. This symptom does not appear in every woman in the early stages.

Bloating due to deterioration in the function of the stomach and intestines. During this period, flatulence and constipation may begin.

Change in breast size. An enlargement of the mammary glands by one or more sizes can occur even in the first week of pregnancy.

Darkening of the line leading from the navel to the groin.

Darkening of the nipples.

None of these signs are accurate signals of fertilization. But if one or more physiological symptoms are present, then pregnancy can be suspected. Only a gynecologist and passing tests will help to find out for sure.

Changes in sensation and general condition

Hormonal changes begin to occur in the body of the expectant mother literally from the first days after conception. Some may have many different signs and changes in their usual state at once. Others do not notice anything unusual until the first delay (if any). If there is no delay, then pregnancy may even be a surprise for a period of about 3-4 months.

But, nevertheless, in the majority, after the egg has been fertilized and the embryo has begun to develop, manifestations that are not typical for the usual state begin. This can relate to both behavior and emotional-psychological state, as well as changes in tastes and the appearance of some pain. They often occur before menstruation is delayed.

Typical changes that appear already in the first weeks:

Frequent fluctuations of emotions - a quick transition from a cheerful state to tears.

Excessive irritability.

General malaise, fatigue, weakness.

Severity and minor pelvic pain.

Increased sleepiness or insomnia.

Sensitive and restless sleep.

Change in libido.

Frequent and prolonged headaches.

Severity and discomfort in the pelvic region, especially when sitting.

Chills and fever.

Uncharacteristically high appetite and desire to consume atypical foods.

Nausea, vomiting, heartburn and pain in the stomach and intestines (toxicosis).

Increased sensitivity to odors and their rejection (even familiar and loved ones).

The appearance of one of these signs will depend only on the reaction of the woman's body to a change in hormonal levels. Many people see these signs and sensations every month during PMS and during menstruation.

Typical symptoms in early pregnancy

External changes and changes in the general and psychological state are not manifested in all women who become pregnant. They are individual and can be observed with PMS. However, there are more common symptoms that are also associated with hormonal changes. The presence of one of them usually does not arouse suspicion, but if you observe two or more of the following conditions, then this is a signal that you need to resort to one of the effective methods of determining pregnancy.

Pregnancy symptoms that may appear within the first week after conception:

Discharge mixed with blood. Such a sign can cause fear in a woman. However, this is a fairly common symptom in the early stages. It appears 1-2 weeks after conception and embryo fixation.

More profuse vaginal discharge.

Decreased immunity - symptoms characteristic of a cold occur.

Hemorrhoids and constipation. After conception, various changes begin to occur in the woman's body, including the activation of blood circulation in the small pelvis. This can lead to the development of hemorrhoids.

Disruption of bowel function. After conception, the stomach and intestines begin to work less actively and worse. This leads to gas and constipation.

Vomiting and nausea.

Profuse salivation. It is not a common symptom, and, most often, it is accompanied by nausea and discomfort in the abdomen.

An increase in body temperature to 37 degrees, or vice versa, a decrease in temperature uncharacteristic for a normal state.

High basal temperature. In the early days of pregnancy, it rises to 37 degrees. It usually rises during and after ovulation, but after fertilization it remains high.

Leg cramps during sleep.

Low blood pressure. This is especially common in those who are prone to hypotension. This is accompanied by drowsiness, rapid fatigue, constant fatigue and dizziness.

More frequent urge to urinate. Due to hormonal and physiological changes, blood flow in the pelvic organs increases. This symptom is observed during the entire gestation period. Cystitis may also develop.

Thrush (candidiasis) is often a sign of pregnancy and requires treatment.

Discomfort and pain in the lumbar region.

Breast enlargement and unusually high sensitivity. This can often happen in the early stages.

A delay in menstruation is the most famous and most obvious symptom. However, this can often indicate the presence of a disease. A pregnancy test is best done if your period is one week late. As a rule, delay is not the only symptom and is accompanied by other symptoms.

There is a stereotype that you cannot get pregnant while breastfeeding. However, this information is incorrect. Lactation does not affect conception. Symptoms of pregnancy while nursing will be similar to those of this condition under normal conditions. But these symptoms will be added to them:

decrease in the amount of milk;

deterioration in the quality of milk (the child refuses it);

Feeding sensations become more unpleasant than usual.

How to determine early pregnancy?

There are various methods for determining pregnancy. Some of them are effective in the early stages. However, none of the methods will determine if conception occurred earlier than the fifth day after fertilization.

Diagnostic methods:

Rapid pregnancy test. With the help of it, it is impossible to accurately determine the onset of pregnancy in the first days. The principle of the test is a reaction to the content of a hormone (chorionic gonadotropin). In the normal state, its indicators are quite low, and they begin to increase in 1-2 weeks after conception. Only after 2 weeks the test results can indicate the onset of fertilization.

Examination by a gynecologist. The doctor conducts an external examination and palpation. The following signs indicate the onset of pregnancy:

change in pigmentation of the outer part of the genital organs;

change in the size of the uterus;

great mobility of the uterus;

change in the position of the uterus;

softening of the uterus in the isthmus.

Analysis of blood and urine for the content of chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is found in the body of men and women in small quantities (less than 15 units per milliliter of blood). After conception, its level begins to rise. During the first and second weeks, the level can rise to 300 units, in the third week - 1500 units. By the end of the fourth week, his readings reach 5,000 units per milliliter of blood. The maximum level of the hormone is observed at 7-8 weeks.

Ultrasound procedure. This is the most effective method for accurately detecting pregnancy. Also, with the help of it, you can find out about the condition of the unborn child. Earlier than 20 days after fertilization, an ultrasound scan may not produce results.

The first signs of pregnancy and two strips on the test, in most cases, indicate a successful conception. Even if you are sure that pregnancy has come, you need to visit a doctor. This will help not only to obtain confirmation of conception, but also to determine the state of health of the woman. It is necessary to exclude any diseases and inflammatory processes in the organs of the genitourinary system.

It is equally important to ensure that the pregnancy is uterine during the first trimester. The signs of an ectopic are no different, and in the early stages this condition cannot be determined by the woman's own feelings.

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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 woman's nervous system, they are affected 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 stamina are observed even with a huge number of ailments, as well as caused by non-observance of occupational and recreational hygiene.

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 afraid, because after the birth of the baby, all the spots will eventually disappear by themselves.
• Dark stripe 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 due to 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 number 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 a consequence of the 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 depends 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.

Growth 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 painless, 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 case when, with a period not reaching thirty-seven weeks, such phenomena are frequent, 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 the 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

Palpation of the fetus
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 advisable 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, as 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

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 an irregular cycle 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 availability test. 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 ultrasound, the gestational age is determined with an accuracy of one week.
• Blood test for the presence of the hormone hCG─ 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 probability of fertilization increases on some days and decreases on other days, but it is never reduced to zero.

The safest days are two days after your period and two days before. 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 the calendar!

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The first signs of pregnancy are individual. Some begin to feel something a week after ovulation, others are unaware of their position until the beginning of the second trimester, but most women feel nausea or malaise at 5-6 obstetric weeks. The set of symptoms is varied and does not appear in everyone. It all depends on the general condition of the body and the sensitivity of the woman. With repeated and multiple pregnancies, they occur earlier.

When pregnancy occurs

Many women begin to feel pregnancy symptoms long before their period is delayed. It seems to them that after a few hours or days, you can know for sure that pregnancy has come, but everything is a little different.

When the egg is fertilized, it begins to divide, gradually moving along the fallopian tubes into the uterine cavity. During this journey, pregnancy hormones are not yet released in the body and no changes occur. This lasts from a week to ten days. It so happens that implantation can occur earlier, but this is an extremely rare case.

After the egg is introduced into the uterine cavity, it takes some more time to achieve sufficient levels of the hormone hCG (chorionic gonadotropin) and other female hormones that are involved in maintaining pregnancy for any changes to occur. Before implantation, it is impossible to notice any signs, because there are none.

Signs in the early days

In obstetric practice, pregnancy is considered from the first day of the last menstruation. When a woman is delayed, she does a pregnancy test and visits the doctor. If the delay has just begun, a period of about four weeks is set - approximately as long as the menstrual cycle lasts. At the same time, the pregnancy itself came later - for example, only two weeks had passed from conception at that moment.

In this case, we will talk about the week after conception. By this period, only the fastest eggs have time to reach the uterus. Probable symptoms at this time: tingling in the abdomen, weak pulling pains, implantation bleeding is observed. Although the latter is called bleeding, in fact, it is not. Several yellowish or pinkish droplets can be found on the underwear. The discharge ends pretty quickly, and many do not pay attention to them.

Not everyone has implantation bleeding. The explanation for this is as follows: when inserted into the wall of the uterus, the ovum can damage several small blood vessels, they bleed and cause pain and tingling. After the IVF procedure, under favorable circumstances, it occurs 3–7 days after the transfer, depending on how old the embryos are being planted. If you count from a puncture, then after the same 7-10 days.

It is almost impossible to distinguish these signs of pregnancy from those possible with PMS at this stage. Some women, when planning a baby, expect implantation bleeding every cycle. They crave pregnancy and keep a close eye on every drop of secretions. However, many note that it was during the cycle when the pregnancy began that they did not observe anything like this.

Second week

If the embryo has not yet attached, everything is still calm during this time. If implantation has occurred, then within 10 days after conception, you can feel the first symptoms, such as drowsiness, lethargy, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, swelling of the mammary glands, headaches and mood swings. Even at this stage, few people feel them, since the level of the hormone is still not high enough.

During the same period, the first weakly positive pregnancy tests can be obtained, provided that tests with high sensitivity are used. In most cases, they can already show pregnancy a few days before the expected period.

Third week

In the third week, we can already say that the level of the hormone is increasing and the body is preparing for a new status. At this moment, the most reliable sign comes - a delay in menstruation. It is she who makes the majority take the test and get a positive result. The fetus is attached to the uterus, the corpus luteum produces hormones, the body begins to restructure.

After a delay, the symptoms become more pronounced. Usually tests show pregnancy, in rare cases, the second strip is very pale - so much so that it is impossible to distinguish whether it is there or not. Then the best option is to take a blood test for pregnancy hormone. Its level will show its presence and approximate term. If you take it in dynamics, then you can draw the first conclusions about how it develops. Poor hCG growth suggests frozen and whether ectopic pregnancy.