| Pregnancy Symptoms by Weeks |
| Symptoms and Weeks in the First Trimester - Conception to 12 weeks |
| | Oestrogen & progesterone levels increase to prepare your body for pregnancy
On a 28 day cycle, you should note an absence of your menstrual cycle today | |
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| | | Early morning sickness and easily tired Breast changes and frequent urination | |
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| | | Fatigue. Make sure you get your rest and sleep | |
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| | | Morning sickness and Nausea. Possibility of Migraine headaches | |
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| | | Certain smells can make you feel queasy. | |
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| | | Your skin might begin to break out in spots. Darkening of areolas (the skin around the nipples) | |
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| | | Your clothes beginning to feel tight. Backache can occur | |
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| | | A dark line of pigmentation running down from your naval may appear. You may start to experience frequent urination | |
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| | | Morning sickness can often ease at this point. You become forgetful! | |
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| | Weight Gain in the First Trimester | |
| | | Pregnancy Weight gain - generally, most women gain 2-5 pounds in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. | |
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| Symptoms and Weeks in the Second Trimester - Weeks 13 - 28 |
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| | | Movement, or "quickening", can occur as early as this week. Headaches are common, but if severe see your doctor. Aches and twinges | |
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| | | Morning sickness often disappears at this time. Itching is common in pregnancy | |
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| | | Pregnancy hormones are kicking in - beware mood swings! Food cravings can really kick in at this time! Changes in vision can occur | |
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| | | You will start to notice your baby’s movements. Feeling hot is a common side effect of pregnancy. Low blood sugar can result in dizziness. | |
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| | | There are often changes to your skin and hair during pregnancy. You might suffer with constipation. | |
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| | | Make sure you rest – sleeplessness is common in pregnancy. Heartburn can become a common problem. | |
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| | | Your belly button may pop out as your uterus presses upwards | |
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| | | Backache is more common. Mood swings tend to ease | |
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| | | Your heart rate increases during this week of pregnancy. Indigestion are common in pregnancy | |
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| | | Piles, or haemorrhoids, commonly occur during pregnancy | |
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| | | It may be a few more weeks before someone else can feel your baby move | |
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| | | Braxton Hicks contractions can occur. These are a tightening of the uterine muscles for one to two hours. Stretch marks can appear but usually fade after the birth | |
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| | | Use additional pillows to support your legs and your growing tummy! | |
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| | | Swollen ankles, feet and fingers are common at this stage in pregnancy. This is the time when you will really gain weight | |
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| | | Leg cramps become common at this stage. | |
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| Symptoms and Weeks in the Third Trimester - Week 29 to Birth of Baby |
| | | Light headed spells referred to as the 'spins'. | |
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| | | Your point of gravity continues to change. Good posture will help to reduce the strain | |
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| | | Increased instances of pregnancy symptoms may occur such as heartburn and leg cramps | |
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| | | Labour that starts before 37 weeks is considered premature | |
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| | | Your body is getting ready and you may experience more contractions | |
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| | | Pelvic girdle pain or hip pain accompanied with back pain is very common. Frequent urination or heartburn. You gain weight at a slightly faster rate | |
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| | | For some women, walking becomes difficult | |
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| | | Your body will now start preparing for labor and this is done by dilation of the cervix. | |
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| | | Possible symptoms – small ‘show’ of blood and strong 'nesting' instinct | |
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| | | Possible symptoms - loose stools and loss of weight. Less than 10% of women's water breaks before the onset of birthing. | |
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| Only about 4% of women will actually give birth on their due date |
| Pregnancy Symptoms by Weeks |
