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I know the only for sure way to know is to get a PT, but I just want someones opinion, maybe you guys experienced this before....I had sex with no condom on May 23, 24, and 25th, I had my period on June 4th, and it only lasted 4 days, usually my period last 7 days every time. I have been having this weird fluttering sensation in my uterus for about 3 weeks now, it doesn't hurt but it feels weird, I also have been really tired lately, with really sore breast, do you think I could be pregnant even though I had a first period, it's weird because I never had that fluttering in my uterus before. What do you guys think?
Answer
Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens right away
Could you be pregnant? For some women, the earliest symptoms of pregnancy appear in the first few weeks after conception. Here's what you may experience.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Are you pregnant? The proof is in the pregnancy test. But even before you miss a period, you may suspect â or hope â that you're pregnant. For some women, early symptoms of pregnancy begin in the first few weeks after conception.
Symptoms of pregnancy
Consider these classic clues:
â Tender, swollen breasts. Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. As early as two weeks after conception, hormonal changes may make your breasts tender, tingly or sore. Or your breasts may feel fuller and heavier.
â Fatigue. Fatigue also ranks high among early symptoms of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, levels of the hormone progesterone soar. In high enough doses, progesterone can put you to sleep. At the same time, lower blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and increased blood production may team up to sap your energy.
â Slight bleeding or cramping. Sometimes a small amount of spotting or vaginal bleeding is one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. Known as implantation bleeding, it happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus â about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a normal period and doesn't last as long.
Some women also experience abdominal cramping early in pregnancy. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps.
â Nausea with or without vomiting. Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, is one of the classic symptoms of pregnancy. For some women, the queasiness begins as early as two weeks after conception.
Nausea seems to stem at least in part from rapidly rising levels of estrogen, which causes the stomach to empty more slowly. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so various odors â such as foods cooking, perfume or cigarette smoke â may cause waves of nausea in early pregnancy.
â Food aversions or cravings. When you're pregnant, you might find yourself turning up your nose at certain foods, such as coffee or fried foods. Food cravings are common, too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes â especially in the first trimester, when hormonal changes are the most dramatic.
â Headaches. Early in pregnancy, increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes may trigger frequent, mild headaches.
â Constipation. Constipation is another common early symptom of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes food to pass more slowly through the intestines, which can lead to constipation.
â Mood swings. The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Mood swings also are common, especially in the first trimester.
â Faintness and dizziness. As your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops, you may feel lightheaded or dizzy. Early in pregnancy, faintness also may be triggered by low blood sugar.
â Raised basal body temperature. Your basal body temperature is your oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature increases slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period. If you've been charting your basal body temperature to determine when you ovulate, its continued elevation for more than two weeks may mean that you're pregnant.
Are you really pregnant?
Unfortunately, these symptoms aren't unique to pregnancy. Some can indicate that you're getting sick or that your period is about to start. Likewise, you can be pregnant without experiencing any of these symptoms.
Still, if you miss a period or notice any of the tip-offs on this list, you might want to take a home pregnancy test â especially if you're not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next. If your home pregnancy test is positive, make an appointment with your health care provider. The sooner your pregnancy is confirmed, the sooner you can begin prenatal care.
Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens right away
Could you be pregnant? For some women, the earliest symptoms of pregnancy appear in the first few weeks after conception. Here's what you may experience.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Are you pregnant? The proof is in the pregnancy test. But even before you miss a period, you may suspect â or hope â that you're pregnant. For some women, early symptoms of pregnancy begin in the first few weeks after conception.
Symptoms of pregnancy
Consider these classic clues:
â Tender, swollen breasts. Your breasts may provide one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. As early as two weeks after conception, hormonal changes may make your breasts tender, tingly or sore. Or your breasts may feel fuller and heavier.
â Fatigue. Fatigue also ranks high among early symptoms of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, levels of the hormone progesterone soar. In high enough doses, progesterone can put you to sleep. At the same time, lower blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and increased blood production may team up to sap your energy.
â Slight bleeding or cramping. Sometimes a small amount of spotting or vaginal bleeding is one of the first symptoms of pregnancy. Known as implantation bleeding, it happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus â about 10 to 14 days after fertilization. This type of bleeding is usually a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a normal period and doesn't last as long.
Some women also experience abdominal cramping early in pregnancy. These cramps are similar to menstrual cramps.
â Nausea with or without vomiting. Morning sickness, which can strike at any time of the day or night, is one of the classic symptoms of pregnancy. For some women, the queasiness begins as early as two weeks after conception.
Nausea seems to stem at least in part from rapidly rising levels of estrogen, which causes the stomach to empty more slowly. Pregnant women also have a heightened sense of smell, so various odors â such as foods cooking, perfume or cigarette smoke â may cause waves of nausea in early pregnancy.
â Food aversions or cravings. When you're pregnant, you might find yourself turning up your nose at certain foods, such as coffee or fried foods. Food cravings are common, too. Like most other symptoms of pregnancy, these food preferences can be chalked up to hormonal changes â especially in the first trimester, when hormonal changes are the most dramatic.
â Headaches. Early in pregnancy, increased blood circulation caused by hormonal changes may trigger frequent, mild headaches.
â Constipation. Constipation is another common early symptom of pregnancy. An increase in progesterone causes food to pass more slowly through the intestines, which can lead to constipation.
â Mood swings. The flood of hormones in your body in early pregnancy can make you unusually emotional and weepy. Mood swings also are common, especially in the first trimester.
â Faintness and dizziness. As your blood vessels dilate and your blood pressure drops, you may feel lightheaded or dizzy. Early in pregnancy, faintness also may be triggered by low blood sugar.
â Raised basal body temperature. Your basal body temperature is your oral temperature when you first wake up in the morning. This temperature increases slightly soon after ovulation and remains at that level until your next period. If you've been charting your basal body temperature to determine when you ovulate, its continued elevation for more than two weeks may mean that you're pregnant.
Are you really pregnant?
Unfortunately, these symptoms aren't unique to pregnancy. Some can indicate that you're getting sick or that your period is about to start. Likewise, you can be pregnant without experiencing any of these symptoms.
Still, if you miss a period or notice any of the tip-offs on this list, you might want to take a home pregnancy test â especially if you're not keeping track of your menstrual cycle or if it varies widely from one month to the next. If your home pregnancy test is positive, make an appointment with your health care provider. The sooner your pregnancy is confirmed, the sooner you can begin prenatal care.
Just took 2 pregnancy tests-both say pregnant! Now what?
happy fall
So...I should be 2 weeks pregnant (my last period was may 9th and I believe I ovulated around 13 days ago) and right now I'm having a hard time just taking it all in! I'm so excited but very nervous too...I've had so many friends have miscarriages which makes me hesitant to get too excited. (this is my first pregnancy) So my question is, how do I make the next 6 weeks go by super fast until my first ultrasound? I don't want to worry my whole pregnancy...what are the most important things to do during the beginning stages of pregnancy?
Answer
Congratulations!
Technically, you would be four weeks' pregnant. I know it doesn't make any sense, but it's counted from the first day of your last period, not from when you ovulate.
The most important thing to do now is to take care of yourself. The first trimester is VERY important for the baby's development, so you need to really watch what you put into your body. This means no smoking, drinking, caffeine or drugs (prescription or otherwise), unless approved by your doctor. If you aren't already, you need to take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid. Get plenty of rest, eat right and if you aren't already, start a mild exercise regimen with the approval of your doctor.
Some things to think about include what kind of birth experience you want to have. If you are interested in natural birth methods, you might want to check out the Bradley Method, they will give you advice and help during your entire pregnancy (http://www.bradleybirth.com/). If you want a midwife or an OB to deliver, and if you want to deliver at home, a birth center or a hospital.
I HIGHLY recommend the "Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" and "Your Pregnancy Week by Week". A lot of people recommend "What to Expect When You're Expecting", which is okay, IMO, but I think the first two give more medical information, as well as the physiology of pregnancy. They are also both VERY good at answering questions, especially when there is a problem, or suspected problem. A good book for the baby's father is "The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be" (Second Edition). Another one my husband really liked, because it's funny, is "My Boys Can Swim!"
I wish you the best of luck, and wish the space weren't limited here. As a new mom, I'm so excited about the whole pregnancy process, I'd love to chat more with you about it!
Congratulations!
Technically, you would be four weeks' pregnant. I know it doesn't make any sense, but it's counted from the first day of your last period, not from when you ovulate.
The most important thing to do now is to take care of yourself. The first trimester is VERY important for the baby's development, so you need to really watch what you put into your body. This means no smoking, drinking, caffeine or drugs (prescription or otherwise), unless approved by your doctor. If you aren't already, you need to take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid. Get plenty of rest, eat right and if you aren't already, start a mild exercise regimen with the approval of your doctor.
Some things to think about include what kind of birth experience you want to have. If you are interested in natural birth methods, you might want to check out the Bradley Method, they will give you advice and help during your entire pregnancy (http://www.bradleybirth.com/). If you want a midwife or an OB to deliver, and if you want to deliver at home, a birth center or a hospital.
I HIGHLY recommend the "Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" and "Your Pregnancy Week by Week". A lot of people recommend "What to Expect When You're Expecting", which is okay, IMO, but I think the first two give more medical information, as well as the physiology of pregnancy. They are also both VERY good at answering questions, especially when there is a problem, or suspected problem. A good book for the baby's father is "The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be" (Second Edition). Another one my husband really liked, because it's funny, is "My Boys Can Swim!"
I wish you the best of luck, and wish the space weren't limited here. As a new mom, I'm so excited about the whole pregnancy process, I'd love to chat more with you about it!
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