In one of our earlier posts, we discussed some of the early signs of pregnancy. Yes, early pregnancy symptoms are good to drive any normal person crazy… because it is a long waiting game. And the best way to help you in such a situation is to consult good gynecologist nearby and take the positive way to a new beginning in your life.
Representing the 10 Early Signs Of Pregnancy
- Some “just know” they are pregnant, probably the sixth sense
- A missed period that alerts you
- An heightened sense of smell
- Tenderness of the breasts
- Setting in of fatigue
- Feeling nauseating
- Trouble with cramps
- Random headaches
- Light bleeding during embryo implantation
- Vomiting or morning sickness
- Experiencing increased frequency of urination
- Feeling menstrual-type cramps with other signs of pregnancy
- Aversion to food that you probably used to enjoy
- Increased mood swings resulting in emotions; good, bad, depressing or anxious
- Headaches that are on account of changes in hormones
- Sore lower back as you are gaining weight as your body’s center of gravity is shifts
Just as you know, pregnancy symptoms do vary significantly in their occurrence, duration or intensity. So many early symptoms like your missing a period may be a pre-menstrual discomfort or  a sign of your pregnancy.
Awareness About Miscarriages
Of all clinically recognized pregnancies, referring to a study conducted by The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India, the chances of miscarriages are high too. Of the 2398 plus participants covered by the above research across five cities in India, the findings say that upto 32% of them suffered from spontaneous miscarriage. This, when compared to the global percentage of miscarriages from recognized pregnancies [i.e. 10%], is a number that is quite high in India.
So along with knowledge of early signs of pregnancy, one should also know about miscarriage risks and symptoms.
4 Important Things To Know About Miscarriage
- One of the most commonly known complications of the first trimester of a pregnancy is miscarriage. In medical terms, miscarriages or spontaneous abortion usually occurs between the 6th trimester and the 12th trimester.
- Many people believe that bleeding is a symptom of a miscarriage. But expert childbirth specialists believe that though cramping and bleeding are some of the most common symptoms, in 20% of pregnancy cases, vaginal bleeding does not always mean a miscarriage. The best way for you to know is to consult with your OBGYN.
- Though miscarriages are common, and though a couple can normally face upto two consecutive miscarriages in a row; the positive fact is that only about 5% of women experience such a situation. As a couple looking for early signs of pregnancy, and stumbling upon the negative possibilities of having miscarriages, it is important to state that a prior miscarriage has very little impact on the future potential of having a baby. Unless of-course, the miscarriage results in a complication that impacts the fertility levels of the woman.
- So what are the causes of miscarriages? It’s certainly not totally based on your health or your lifestyle. Most of the times a miscarriage is caused by a mismatch in the number of chromosomes or it may be a totally random case. Some of the other factors that may cause a miscarriage may be the woman’s age, her partner’s age, and in certain cases chronic health issues. Then there is toxicity, if present in your environs, that may lead to miscarriages.
The unfortunate loss of a pregnancy can be very testing for any couple and certainly be one of the hardest times for a woman. But it is important not to blame oneself, if faced with such a situation. And it’s also important that the affected couple takes some time out and seeks professional counselling to help them deal with the situation. Also consulting the doctor, the best person who can help address the challenges, can help the couple seek the best route to grow their family.