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A pregnancy can be different for different women and even with each pregnancy itself. However, there are symptoms that remain fairly consistent throughout a pregnancy and are shared by most women. Usually, by the fifth week of pregnancy a woman starts to detect the changes in her body, mood and overall physical condition.
Frequent Urination
Frequent urination is one of the common symptoms signaling a pregnancy. However, it could also signal a urinary tract infection, so it may not be one of the more reliable methods of detecting a pregnancy. Frequent urination occurs because the volume of blood in the body increases dramatically. It places pressure on your kidneys, causing you to feel the need to empty.
Morning Sickness
While this may be a miserable time for many a mother-to-be, some women do not get morning sickness. For the unfortunate ones that do, symptoms can vary. The precise cause of morning sickness is unknown. However, two of the most common factors associated with morning sickness include extreme blood sugar level changes and active hormones during pregnancy. The hormone progesterone is believed to be responsible for queasiness. It can relax muscles including those in the digestive system. Digestion is slowed down and a buildup of stomach acids occurs.
Exhaustion
One of the earliest pregnancy signs for some women may be fatigue and exhaustion. It may be more difficult stay up at night or get up in the morning. Every activity seems like an effort, leaving you exhausted and drained. Because of all the changes in your body you may start going to bed sooner, or find it harder than usual to get out of bed in the morning. If you are working, by noon you may feel like you need to lie down. Exercising seems like too much effort. A simple activity like shopping may leave you feeling wiped out and lightheaded. This early pregnancy symptom is caused by all of the changes that your body is going through, plus the increasing levels of hormones.
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