| Symptoms of Pregnancy
For a woman having a regular monthly
cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy
is a missed period, or sometimes women who are pregnant
have a very light period, losing only a little blood.
Other signs are:
Feeling sick, not necessarily in the morning, but at any
time.
The breasts may become larger and tender. Veins may
become prominent and nipples may darken and stand out.
Increased frequency in passing urine.
Tendency for constipation.
Tiredness.
An increased vaginal discharge without any associated
complaint.
A metallic taste in the mouth.
Dislike for certain things like tea or coffee or fatty
foods.
Increased liking for certain things like spicy foods.
Pregnancy test can be carried out on urine samples, as
early as from the first day of a missed period-that is,
about fourteen days after the conception.
A positive test result is almost definitive of
pregnancy. If the test is negative, it is less reliable.
It can be repeated after a week, or a doctor can be
consulted.
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