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If you have been tracking your period every month and you are usually pretty regular the absence of your period is a pretty good indicator that something is going on. Women who are not attempting to get pregnant and who are currently on birth control are certainly not immune to pregnancy as no birth control except for abstinence is fail-safe. Any missed period merits the purchase of a home pregnancy test, just to be sure.
The body's basal temperature (the lowest body temperature that happens during rest) begins to elevate after ovulation, and stays elevated beyond your next expected period. Ovulation is when a mature egg is released from the ovary and pushed down the fallopian tube and is ready to be fertilized by a sperm. The implantation of a fertilized egg normally takes place 6 to 12 days after ovulation - that's about two to three weeks before the next period is missed.
The most important sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Of course, it could also happen due to some transient hormonal fluctuation in the body or due to some kind of stress. If that is the case, your normal period would occur within the next 10 days of its expected due date. If that does not happen either, then you should think of a possible pregnancy.
There are several minor changes physically as well as mentally indicating that you have conceived, owing to hormonal changes. Missing a period is one of the symptoms but you may also miss a period for several other reasons including stress. One initial sign is spotting that is bleeding due to implantation of the egg. Here the egg is implanted in the lining of the uterus. However, this spotting is much lighter than a menstrual cycle and often mistaken as the beginning of a period.
Similar to breasts preparing for motherhood, nipples also undergo a slight transformation. They may appear larger or darker, clearly indicating the beginning of new life but they will return back to their original shape and color after delivery.
Abdominal cramps during early pregnancy are a normal happening that all women experience. A more serious problem is when you are suffering lower abdominal pain. Then it is best that you consult your physician. It is not uncommon for many women to suffer the lower cramps which are referred to as sporadic abdominal discomfort. These sporadic abdominal cramps are similar to those pain felt during a normal period. It is a sign that your uterus is preparing to carry your baby through the next nine months. If you are suffering the pains with other symptoms then you will need to immediately contact your physician.
The period of pregnancy may be challenging for there are several pregnancy signs and symptoms. It becomes easier to deal with the situation when you know what to expect. It is important to educate yourself about the dos and don’ts and common symptoms of pregnancy. If you want to get into more serious ways of checking some early pregnancy signs you want to go with a few common and well-known pregnancy symptoms.
Read about Week By Week Pregnancy and also read about Chinese pregnancy calendar and EPT Pregnancy Test
Updated: Monday, 22 February 2010 2:09 AM EST
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