How to judge pregnancy and detailed explanation of common symptoms in early pregnancy

　　female Pregnancy is a special period. Pregnancy is also the most glorious task in a woman's life. In our lives, nausea and vomiting are usually the main criterion for judging whether a woman is pregnant. However, for some women who are pregnant for the first time, they may not know much about the physical signs of pregnancy. In fact, if a woman is pregnant, some physical characteristics can be seen. In this regard, some people ask how to judge pregnancy? Next, I will introduce you to the common symptoms in early pregnancy for your reference.

　　How to tell if you are pregnant? Detailed explanation of common symptoms in early pregnancy

　　1. Delayed menstruation

　　For most women, delayed menstruation is the most intuitive sign of pregnancy. But delayed menstruation does not necessarily mean pregnancy, especially for women with irregular menstrual periods. In addition, stopping taking birth control pills can sometimes cause your period to be delayed.

　　On the contrary, sometimes, slight bleeding will occur when the fertilized egg implants, so do not mistakenly judge that you are not pregnant just because of bleeding.

　　2. Frequent need to urinate

　　Frequent urge to urinate is one of the early symptoms of pregnancy. During pregnancy, blood circulation accelerates, which increases the burden on the kidneys and requires urination to remove toxins from the body. And this performance is especially obvious at night.

　　3. Feeling very tired

　　During the first few days of pregnancy, your body is preparing for a series of changes that are about to occur. If you suddenly feel very tired for no reason, it is probably because you are pregnant and the progesterone content in your body has increased rapidly, so you feel tired.

　　4. Feeling of falling in the lower abdomen

　　In the early stages of pregnancy, you will feel uncomfortable, as if something is falling on your lower abdomen, and you may even have some cramps and slight pain, which are similar to the symptoms before menstruation. This is because Uterus Preparing for the next changes.

　　5. Feeling sick

　　This nausea does not refer to morning sickness in early pregnancy; it occurs before morning sickness. It’s not that I really want to vomit, I just feel nauseous all the time. Doctors say this is caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy.

　　6. Breasts become tighter

　　Hormonal changes caused by pregnancy will show up visually on the breasts. Until delivery, the breasts will gradually become larger and heavier (similar to the symptoms before menstruation). Sometimes the breasts still distended pain , this is because the mammary glands are preparing for the secretion of breast milk.

　　7. Hate to smell certain smells

　　When you're pregnant, you may suddenly not want to smell smells you could tolerate before. This is also caused by hormonal changes. Estrogen and progesterone secreted by the placenta can make pregnant women very sensitive to odors. Therefore, pregnant women may suddenly reject cigarettes, coffee Or the smell of fried food.

　　8. Slight increase in body temperature

　　A woman's body temperature will rise slightly by a few tenths of a degree during ovulation and return to normal after menstruation. If you are pregnant, your body temperature will remain elevated. Therefore, body temperature changes can be a reliable way to determine whether you are pregnant, provided that you measure your temperature every day since your last period. If your body temperature remains high for more than 18 days, you may be pregnant.

　　Three important things to note during early pregnancy

　　1. Adequate intake of high-quality nutrients

　　Pregnant mothers must consume 150 calories more than the 2,000 calories a day required by adult women. The extra calories are equivalent to half a bowl of rice. It is important that the nutrients in the food are balanced for an excellent diet.

　　Protein intake needs to be increased to 75 grams, and it must be taken carefully every day. Protein must be taken in from early to late pregnancy, because whether it is fetus The development of the body, placenta, uterus, breasts, etc. requires a large amount of protein. If you are a vegetarian, you must find a way to supplement it.

　　2. Alleviation morning sickness nutritional strategies

　　When morning sickness starts, digestion becomes worse. You can eat foods that can arouse your appetite, but don't eat too much at one time. It's better to eat small amounts more frequently. Morning sickness will be more severe especially before getting up in the morning or when you are on an empty stomach, so do not have an empty stomach and eat some simple biscuits or toast.

　　If you are afraid of smelling food and are afraid to go near it, cold food will have less smell than hot food and will be easier to eat.

　　Mainly light and sour foods, such as cold tofu, cold noodles, jelly, salad, etc., can be eaten without burden even if morning sickness is severe. If you drink too much water, your gastrointestinal function will weaken and morning sickness will be more severe, so it is best to drink a small amount of ice water or use a little ice to quench your thirst.

　　3. Use drugs with caution

　　Drugs that have been proven to affect embryos, including anti- epilepsy Drugs, certain psychiatric drugs, certain types of antibiotics, etc., these drugs have been proven to have a direct impact on the embryo, while other drugs have less obvious effects, but should still be used with caution. Most doctors have a "Drug Handbook", which records the classification of various drugs and their effects on the fetus. The categories are as follows:

　　Grade A: Currently clinical Experiments have confirmed that it is harmless to the fetus.

　　Level B: Animal experiments have confirmed no lethal or adverse effects on the fetus, and there are no reports on human experiments.

　　Level C: Animal experiments have confirmed adverse reactions to the fetus. Human experiments have not yet been reported, but they can be used if necessary.

　　Class D: Current clinical experiments have proven that it has adverse effects on the fetus, but it can be used in situations that endanger the mother's life.

　　Class X: Current clinical experiments have confirmed that it has adverse effects on the fetus, and its use is absolutely prohibited.

　　Since early pregnancy is when the fetal brain, nerve During the development period of tubes and organs, more caution is required when using drugs. Generally, obstetrics and gynecology medications can be trusted (e.g. cold Ask an obstetrician and gynecologist to prescribe medication)； As for other doctors, if the doctor informs you that you are pregnant, the medicines prescribed should also be trustworthy. ； Even if the medicines given by unlicensed doctors or pharmacies are said to be harmless to the fetus, they should not be trusted.