Category Archives: Pregnancy

Top 10 Very Early Pregnancy Signs


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Some women don’t have any symptoms at all. Some women have a few of these presented below. Some women may have others that are not listed. These pregnancy symptoms tend to be

the most prevalent, however.

1. Fatigue. Due to the increase in hormone levels, most women begin to feel extreme fatigue in early pregnancy.

2. Sore breasts and/or nipples. Many women feel that their breasts are fuller and more tender with their nipples being more sensitive during early pregnancy.

3. Cramping and/or bloating. This early pregnancy symptom tends to feel very much like your period is coming.

4. Light bleeding. This light spotting is caused by the fertilized egg embedding into the lining of the uterus. Many women feel that their period is beginning, but it is actually one of their first signs of pregnancy.  Read more...

Four False Pregnancy Symptoms and Signs You Should Know


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Pseudocyesis also referred to as pseudopregnancy or false pregnancy is a condition in which a non-pregnant woman believes that she is pregnant, even though there is no physical evidence of pregnancy, she often experience real pregnancy symptoms. Women who are most at risk to experience false symptoms are:

-*- Women who have suffered a miscarriage or who have lost a child

-*- Women in their late thirties or early forties, who have been trying to conceive for many years and who may have fertility problems.

The Causes!

Experts believe that emotional conflict is the principal cause. It is thought that an intense desire to become pregnant, or an intense fear of becoming pregnant, can create internal conflicts and changes in the endocrine system, which may explain some of the symptoms of pseudocyesis, and which are similar to the symptoms of true pregnancy and are often hard to distinguish from it but you should pay attention to them.  Read more...

How Is Each Pregnancy Stage Different?


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The three distinct stages or trimesters that a woman has to go through during the nine-month period of pregnancy have a direct bearing on both the mother and the baby. Each pregnancy stage lasts for three months and has different emotional and physical implications.


The Three Stages of Pregnancy


Stage 1: First Trimester


The first trimester is associated with strong emotions, ranging from over excitement to shock. It is not uncommon for women to complain of nausea and fatigue during this stage. Other frequent complaints are morning sickness, a loss of energy, increased weight, changes in breast size etc. More significantly, missing menstrual cycles, which are clearly indicative of pregnancy, occur during this pregnancy stage. Since the embryo begins to develop around this time, any ignorance can lead to birth defects.


Stage 2: Second Trimester  Read more...

Pregnancy Fitness Video Exercises – Great Way To Make Yourself Fit For Childbirth


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One of the best way to learn fitness exercises for pregnant woman is by pregnancy fitness videos. It helps you to get an easier birth and shows you the way to stay healthier during pregnancy days. These pregnancy fitness videos are a product by many health professionals.

You can select from various types of pregnancy fitness videos available in the market. These videos are specifically designed keeping pregnancy in mind. Some are based upon yoga and others on pilates.

It is advised that you consult with your healthcare professional before you start following any of the pregnancy fitness videos. Although exercising is advised by most of the people but it might create problem for a specific underlying medical condition. Before doing intense moves you should concentrate on gentle simple exercises to build up your body strength. You should not overstress yourself otherwise you might suffer from stomach pain, backache or feel dizzy.  Read more...