It's natural to feel tired while pregnant, particularly early on. Your body is working hard to support your baby, so give yourself plenty of time to rest and relax. Skin changes. You may notice skin pigmentation changes, such as the darkening of the skin around your nipples, dark patches on your face, or the appearance of a dark line from your navel to your pubic bone.
Each mom-to-be and each pregnancy is unique, so you may only notice some of these early signs of pregnancy. For example, you may notice some signs of pregnancy before you even miss a period; alternatively, missing a period may be your first clue that you are pregnant. What's more, the symptoms you notice in a second pregnancy may be different from what you experienced the first time around. If you think you may be pregnant, a home pregnancy test will confirm it.
If you experience any of the symptoms of early pregnancy but the test comes out negative, there is still a chance you may be pregnant. Wait a week, and then take the test again. If the test is positive, make an appointment with your healthcare provider to confirm the pregnancy.
You can also use our due date calculator to find out how far along you are in your pregnancy. Get ready for your baby's arrival by finding out your estimated due date.
Once your pregnancy is confirmed, check out our go-to pregnancy guide , which includes all the most important things you'll need to navigate your pregnancy, including infographics, checklists, trackers, and more!
Throughout your pregnancy, your body will do some weird and wonderful things. Some of these physical changes like morning sickness may subside, while others like nasal congestion and heartburn may continue over the course of your pregnancy. These are some of the changes you may experience during the second and third trimesters:. A sticky, clear, or white vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy, but contact your doctor if it becomes strong smelling or is accompanied by a sore, itchy vagina.
Cramps or pain in the lower abdomen. Back Pain. Backaches can be caused by hormonal changes, weight gain, and changes in your posture due to your growing belly. Practicing good posture, sleeping on your side, and getting some physical activity in each day may help relieve the pain. Although the more frequent urination that you may have experienced early in pregnancy probably subsides in the second trimester, by the third trimester, it may return again. This is because your growing baby moves deeper into the pelvis, putting pressure on your bladder, so you may feel the urge to pee more often.
Itchy Skin. Wherever your skin stretches during pregnancy for example, the abdomen and thighs , it could start to feel itchy. To better handle all that extra blood, your blood vessels dilate slightly, allowing the blood to come of the surface, which can make you feel hot. In the third trimester , your metabolic rate also increases, which can also add to that overheated feeling. You might find yourself sweating more too. The good news? Your blood volume—and internal thermostat—will return to normal after delivery.
You should also drink plenty of water. Consider investing in a couple fans—we recommend having one on your desk at work and one in your bedroom. Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. More pregnancy videos. First aid cooling techniques for heat stroke and exertional hyperthermia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Working during pregnancy.
Effects of indoor plants on air quality: a systematic review. Heat-related illness. Common health problems in pregnancy: feeling hot in pregnancy. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Public Health England. Maternal adaptations to pregnancy: Skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. The use of indoor plants as an alternative strategy to improve indoor air quality in Indonesia. Rev Environ Health Online first: 14 Sep. Show references Hide references. Hot flashes during pregnancy usually affect the head, neck, and chest, and they can last "from seconds to minutes," says Laurie Gregg, an ob-gyn based in Sacramento, California.
Generally, hot flashes are more common in the second and third trimesters and may continue after your baby arrives. It's important to recognize when you have a fever and not just a hot flash because fevers can signal an infection, and high fevers can be dangerous during pregnancy. The key difference is that fevers raise your body temperature, but hot flashes don't. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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