Signs of pregnancy
Missing your period is a good reason l to take that at-home pregnancy test you’ve been keeping in your bathroom drawer! These tests detect hCG, the human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone. It’s always a good idea to follow up home tests with a blood test or an additional hCG test a few days later to make confirm the results.
By the end of this week, or early the next, you may experience the following symptoms:
Change in appetite;
Food cravings;
Revulsion to certain foods or smells;
Increased salivation;
Heavy breasts, painful to the touch;
Nausea [1].
Many expectant mothers also feel heaviness in the lower abdomen, as if menstruation is about to begin. Sometimes this feeling is even more severe than menstrual cramps — this is caused by the growth of the uterus and the stretching of the ligaments [2].
Discharge
Discharge should be light, milky, and even. Spotting may appear due to implantation, as the embryo attaches to the wall of the uterus some bleeding can occur [3]. If you experience heavy bleeding you should consult your gynecologist. The presence of pus or burning and itching in the vaginal area are signs of infection, you should consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.
