Early pregnancy symptoms are often similar to those before a period, such as breast enlargement, breast engorgement, or loss of appetite. Some people may experience a missed period, which can be cause by stress, fatigue, over-exercising, or other health problems.
The calculation of the mother’s gestational age starts from the first day of the last menstrual period. The growth of the fetus is divid into structural growth and development of various body systems.
- At 5-6 weeks of gestation, the central nervous system and spinal cord develop.
- At 8-12 weeks of pregnancy, the baby is 5 cm long, the head is large, the arms. And legs are clearly develop, and the heart starts to beat rhythmically.
Symptoms of pregnancy
Missed period: Amenorrhea is one of the first symptoms of pregnancy in women who are starting to get pregnant. When fertilization between the egg and sperm has occurre, the body will produce the hormone hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin: hCG) เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย. Which is a hormone produce in the placenta 8-10 days after fertilization to help the fetus grow. As a result, the body stops ovulating and menstruation occurs.
However, amenorrhea can be cause by stress, hormonal imbalance, fasting, PMS symptoms, or excessive exercise. Those who suspect that they may be pregnant in this early stage should get a pregnancy test to check the hCG hormone level to confirm the pregnancy.
Breast engorgement, breast enlargement, breast darkening: You may feel breast tenderness, breast pain, breast itchiness, breast enlargement. And darkening of the breasts due to hormonal changes in your body. As your body prepares for breastfeeding, your breasts will enlarge. The nipples may become darker or your breasts may feel tight and sore. It is recommended to wear a comfortable bra and apply a moisturizer. Or lotion to your breasts to add moisture and reduce itching from dry, tight skin.
Fatigue and exhaustion: are pregnancy symptoms that may occur from the first week after conception. During pregnancy, the body’s progesterone levels increase to help the fetus grow. However, this also slows down the metabolism and the body uses more energy to digest food, which can make you feel tired, exhausted, and may cause frequent cramps. Fatigue and exhaustion during pregnancy may also be cause by anemia due to iron deficiency and spotting.
Nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to smell: During the first 2-3 weeks of pregnancy, mothers may feel nauseous, vomit, and sensitive to various smells, including food smells, body odors, perfume smells, pet smells, etc., which cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, which are signs of “morning sickness.” Most often, symptoms occur in the morning, on an empty stomach, or at any time of the day. Some people may experience morning sickness for up to 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Each mother’s morning sickness symptoms are different. Some people’s morning sickness symptoms will gradually improve by the 10th week of pregnancy, or some people may not have morning sickness symptoms at all.
Although nausea and vomiting during pregnancy may not be a cause for concern. If you have unusually severe morning sickness, dehydration, and malnutrition (lack of nutrients). It is recommend that you consult a doctor to relieve symptoms. And prevent complications that may occur during pregnancy.