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Do you think you’re pregnant? Well thinking is not really enough as you have to be sure. And the only way to determine your pregnancy is to pop along to your doctor or do yourself a home pregnancy test. Whatever gave you the idea in the first place you are pregnant is no doubt because you have seen a change in yourself in some way or other, or seeing unusual changes to your body? The earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy, for women who have  a regular monthly cycle, is a missed period; however this does not necessarily mean you are pregnant because other factors can also cause bleeding to stop. Stress normally being one of them, but more times than not it does indicate pregnancy. Any confusion on the matter should be checked out with your GP because the first couple of months into a pregnancy are the most critical.

Other signs of pregnancy may include Feeling sick (nausea): you may feel sick, or even vomit not necessarily in the morning, but at any time throughout the day. Changes in your breasts: often they become bigger and feel tender to touch, rather as they may do before a period. They may tingle at times. The veins may show up more and the nipples may darken and protrude.

The need to frequently urinate: you may find that you have to get up in the middle of the night to relieve yourself. Constipation. An increased vaginal discharge without any soreness or irritation. Feeling Lethargic. Having a strange taste in your mouth: metallic. Going off certain things like tea or coffee, tobacco or fatty food. Later into pregnancy we then have them unusual cravings to tend with. Some women don’t even need these signs. They just naturally know that they are pregnant.

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Pregnancy tests can be carried out on a sample of urine from the first day of a missed period, that is, about a fortnight after conception. You can collect urine at any time of the day. Use a clean, soap-free, well-rinsed container to collect it. You should visit your local clinic for information where you can also get a pregnancy test done for free.

The vast majority of chemists offer this service too (pregnancy testing.) You can also buy a do-it-yourself pregnancy testing kit from the chemist which is affectively precise in pregnancy predictions. A positive pregnancy result is almost nearly always 100% correct. A negative result is less reliable. Give yourself a time to adjust to the idea of being pregnant. Even though you may feel anxious and uncertain now, this does not mean that you won’t come to enjoy your pregnancy or to welcome the idea of a baby on the way. Discuss your feelings with your maternity team who will help you to adjust to your pregnancy. if you are uncertain or indecisive about things in relation to you being pregnant, then open up and speak out. This way you will get the answers to your worries. But do begin to think about your antenatal care (that is, the care you’ll receive leading up to the birth) and where you would like to have your baby.

These really are very important matters for you to address to keep you and your unborn baby healthy throughout them nine months. Speak to your health visitor about putting together a well balanced diet so you can keep yourself and baby in the womb safe and fit by eating the right. foods.