Pregnancy is a precious moment that most women want to go through. Therefore, they continue to monitor every symptom they experience to determine if they are pregnant. (1)
Some of these symptoms, known as PMS (premenstrual symptoms), are classified as negative pregnancy symptoms because they closely resemble menstrual symptoms.
- tiredness
- Breast sensitivity
- Breast engorgement
- fatigue
- lower abdomen bloating
- Water retention
- irritability
- flipping mood
Indeed, early pregnancy symptoms can mimic PMS symptoms, but they can also appear as follows:
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- A few days after fertilisation, you may see blood spots.
- Breasts are more sensitive than usual.
- After any simple exercise, there is a sensation of stretching in the abdomen.
- For some women, morning sickness starts early.
If done correctly after a few weeks, a urine pregnancy test can help you detect your HCG hormone in urine, which confirms your pregnancy.
HCG hormone is produced by the placenta, and its concentration increases gradually as the fetus grows. This is why a home pregnancy test can detect it through urine. If performed improperly, these tests may yield false positive or false negative results.
That’s why you need to:
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- Wash your hands properly before using the test.
- must do this test early in the morning before eating or drinking to avoid urine dilution.
- Do not do this test so early after fertilisation, as it may give a false negative result.
- This test is for single use only.
- The result is what is shown a few seconds after the test is done, and if left for a long time, it may show a false positive result.
Symptoms can differ from one person to another, and the most important factor is your health and diet. Even though many women overlook the benefits and importance of a healthy diet, it aids in hormone balance and reduces pregnancy risks.
Reducing your sugar intake, especially artificial sugar, helps improve your immunity, reduce sugary food addiction, and reduce the risk of gestational diabetes.
Also, replacing refined oils with natural fats and butter is way better, which helps reduce oxidation and abdominal discomfort.
As we explained previously, starting to prepare your body for pregnancy helps women have a smoother pregnancy than others who don’t prepare themselves with healthy habits.
