Is it possible to recognize the first signs of pregnancy?

The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Anh Tu - Doctor of Obstetric Ultrasound - Prenatal Diagnosis - Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Before the pregnancy tests and ultrasound are performed, the pregnant mother's body will have some signs of the first week of pregnancy, helping the woman to suspect and go to the obstetrician for examination. and check.

In the early stages of pregnancy, inside the body, a zygote between an egg and a sperm is formed, which will then form a blastocyst, which will enter the uterus and implant here. When the pregnancy is about 1-2 weeks, this process is still going on, so if the pregnancy ultrasound at this stage will not have accurate results and also affect the fetus.
However, at this time, there may be some signs of pregnancy after 1 week, or 2 weeks pregnant signs that a woman can recognize such as chest pain, nipples change color. , vomiting, nausea, body fatigue, vaginal bleeding..., from there, you can go to medical facilities to examine and take a test to check if you are pregnant or not. On the contrary, if there are no signs of pregnancy as above, but the body has only appeared a few days late with signs of appetite or nausea, you should continue to monitor and go to a medical facility as soon as these symptoms appear. more progress.

Chest pain: This is one of the earliest, most common signs of pregnancy, caused by when the body is pregnant, the hormones inside a woman's body such as Progesteron and hCG have changes that make the blood change. Increased circulation, stimulates the cells in the chest to swell, causing a feeling of tightness during this time. Cramps: In the early stages of pregnancy, the eggs implant in the uterus, so they will attach very tightly to the wall of the uterus, causing the uterus to stretch more than usual causing symptoms of cramps. This is also a normal sign of pregnancy, the uterus stretches, dilates wider than before to accommodate the growth of the fetus in the near future. Vaginal bleeding: Some women in the early pregnancy may show signs of vaginal bleeding less, less than bleeding during the menstrual cycle, caused by the implantation of the egg in the uterus. supply will cause bleeding. Fatigue: During the first 1-2 weeks of pregnancy, the body will feel tired, sleepy easily, do not have enough strength to exercise or function as usual because the body uses energy from the body. mother for fetal development. In addition, during pregnancy, hormonal changes also make the body become tired.

Darker breasts: When the hormones inside a woman change, it causes the epithelial cells of the breast to produce more melanin to appear on the surface of the skin, making the breasts darker than usual. This phenomenon usually appears when the fetus is 10 weeks old or more. Nausea: This is also one of the very common first week pregnancy signs that pregnant women experience. Pregnant women often feel nauseous in the morning, especially when they smell food. This pregnancy sign can also go on all day and without food. Cravings: Because the mother's body needs more carbohydrates to provide for the development of the fetus, it will cause the mother to have more cravings than usual, which may be craving for sour or sweet foods. During the initial period of nausea, some mothers will lose their appetite, then as the body has adapted to the changes of pregnancy, the appetite will return. Flatulence: The change in the hormone Progesterone will make the mother's digestive tract obstructed, and the stomach will become bloated during pregnancy, this symptom causes discomfort for a woman during the period. this. Urinating more: Due to the growing uterus to adapt to the growth of the fetus, the bladder is compressed, causing the kidneys to work more, which means that the body has to urinate more than usual. Headache: The body needs more nutrients and oxygen for the development of the fetus, so the blood circulates more. This causes the woman's body to develop mild headaches during this time.

Dizziness: The hormone hCG in the body increases, causing dizziness to happen to pregnant women during the early stages of pregnancy. Some symptoms such as chest pain, bloating, constipation, headache also make the body of pregnant women feel dizzy. Missed period: Usually, if the period is more than 10 days late, it will be a very common sign of pregnancy for women. However, for those who have irregular menstrual cycles, sparse menstrual cycles, do not remember the date of their own menstrual cycles, or women who are breastfeeding, the missed period may be missed. in these cases. When a woman has some common signs of pregnancy such as missed period, chest pain, nausea, fatigue, vaginal bleeding, frequent urination, etc., it is necessary to visit a medical facility for examination. take a test to check whether the body is pregnant or not, from which you will be consulted with a periodical antenatal check-up schedule to best monitor the health of the pregnant mother and the fetus throughout the pregnancy.

At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy. When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of qualified doctors Regular check-up, early detection of abnormalities Maternity package helps to facilitate the process. birthing process Newborns get comprehensive care

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