On several occasions, I have heard women saying that they did not know that they were pregnant until about six and sometimes nine months, into the pregnancy and this is very scary. The lack of awareness, whether, true or not, puts both the life of the child and mother at risk.
The following signs may be indications that you are pregnant and it is best to visit the doctor, if there is a possibility that you are.
Missed Period
For some women, when "that time of the month," that is, her period, comes around, not only does it last for about seven days, but it also comes twice a month. While on the other hand, some women do not always see theirs about every twenty-eight days. Yes, one month it may come, but the next, it does not.
If you are faced with the latter, missing a menstruation may not indicate that a baby, in on his/her way. Therefore, among other reasons, this is one of them as to why it is a good idea to keep track of it.
Additionally, although it may usually skip a month, skipping two, may not be the norm. Therefore, it is a good idea to visit the doctor, if you are not seeing it as you usually do.
Growth And Tenderness Of Breasts
If you have noticed that your breasts have grown a bit and they are very sensitive to touch, it is a common change in the body when a woman has conceived.
Spotting
Your period and spotting are two different things. While your period continues throughout the day and last for about three or more days, spotting may only last for a few minutes or day and it is a light bleeding.
When spotting occurs, pregnant or not, it is best to go to your health care provider.
Carving
I have heard some women saying that when they were pregnant, they had this desire to eat mud. Yes mud. I do not know how common this is but it is a fact that during this time in a woman's life, she will usually get a craving for particular foods.
If you have been sexually active and you find yourself desiring certain foods, perhaps spicy foods, fruits, food from a specific restaurant and the list goes on, something is up.
Sometimes, out of the blue, some women get this desire to eat a particular food that she had not eaten for years and this desire does not goes away until she eats it.
If you suspect that you may have conceived, it is best to visit your health care provider.
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