Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy is a complex process that involves many physical and emotional bodily changes. While not all women experience the same symptoms, some of the most common symptoms of pregnancy include the following:

Bloating: Bloating is the feeling when your tummy is over full or stretched. Bloating happens when the organs in your digestive system are being stretched. You can look and feel bloated during the first few months of pregnancy, even before you are “showing.”

Cramping and spotting: Some women may experience mild cramping and spotting in the early stages of pregnancy, which can be mistaken for a period.

Nausea: Feeling nauseous, commonly known as morning sickness, is a common pregnancy symptom. Nausea often occurs in the first trimester, but some women experience it in the 2nd or third trimester,too. Nausea can be accompanied by vomiting. Severe vomiting is rare, but if you are experiencing those symptoms, contact your OB/GYN immediately. 

Fatigue: Feeling tired and lacking energy is also a common symptom of pregnancy that can occur at any time throughout the entire pregnancy. 

Mood swings: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause mood swings, including feeling irritable, anxious, or overwhelmed. These emotions often get easier as the pregnancy progresses. 

Breast changes: Changes in the breasts, such as tenderness, swelling, or darkening of the nipples, are common in pregnancy.

Sensitivity to smells: Some women experience increased sensitivity to odors during pregnancy, which can sometimes trigger nausea or vomiting.