Am I Pregnant? Signs of Pregnancy
One of the most common questions a woman can ask herself during her childbearing years is “am I pregnant?” This question can sometimes be asked in pure joy and at other times in pure terror. In either case, understanding ways to determine the answer to that question and the impact that answer may have on your life will be very important to not only yourself but to your future children. By learning how to interpret your own body you learn the signs that help you answer the question “am I pregnant?”
One of the most reliable signs of early pregnancy is a missed period. This is universal in today’s world, (not so long ago a doctor would not confirm a pregnancy until more than one period was missed). Today, you can even take home pregnancy tests that provide reliable results several days before you even miss your first period. If you have no other illnesses which could impact whether or not you have your monthly menstrual cycle, a missed period can be a reliable sign of a new life forming within you.
Other signs and symptoms of early pregnancy include those caused by the many hormonal changes your body may be undergoing. These include breaking out in spots, feeling an extreme case of nausea, being regularly exhausted, and changes to the cervical mucus discharge that is different from what you experience on a monthly basis. By tracking these changes to your cervical mucus, on a chart such as the one you can find on BabyPartner.com, you may be easily able to pinpoint when changes occur and answer the question “am I pregnant?”
As soon as you reasonably expect that you may be pregnant, it’s time to take a home pregnancy test to confirm the result. When used properly, home pregnancy tests are accurate a high percentage of the time. Be sure to follow the directions precisely to get the best results possible. If you receive a positive result, it’s time to go see your doctor who will confirm your pregnancy with a blood test. If the test result is negative but your symptoms do not change, test again in a couple days. If it is still negative, call your doctor for a consultation and a blood test to measure the levels of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). Only your doctor can definitively answer your question of “am I pregnant?”
BabyPartner.com offers pregnancy information with tips on questions such as am I pregnant?
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