Pregnant or not? 

If you ask the average woman if she knows the basic signs of pregnancy, she will most likely say, "Yes."

However, there are some early symptoms of pregnancy that not everyone knows about, writes the Independent.

For example, discharge or leg cramps .

In addition, pregnancy tests do not always show the correct result at once.

Therefore, it is important to pay attention to other signs during the first trimester.

10 signs that you are pregnant, the publication collected with the help of experts.

Usually 1 in 4 pregnant women have "a little" blood during their first trimester.

1. No "monthly period"

Probably everyone knows about it.

If you have an active sexual life, and there is a delay, and there are no good reasons for this due to illness, you can safely go for a pregnancy test .

 

2. Convulsions

During the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman may experience cramps in her legs and feet.

The reason is a change in the way the body processes calcium.

Much of the calcium you get from normal food is used by your body to help your baby's bones, teeth, and other organs develop.

3. Chest pain

Another common symptom that women notice in early pregnancy is breast tenderness. In some women,  any touch causes pain, it is impossible to touch the swollen breasts, others may not feel anything. 

The breasts can not only hurt and become more sensitive, but also increase in size.

Over time, the veins may become more visible and the nipples may darken.

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4. Fatigue, want to sleep a lot

When a woman becomes pregnant, hormonal changes can increase her fatigue.

And increased levels of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can lead to extreme fatigue, especially during the first trimester.  The hormone progesterone, for example, helps the egg to attach to the uterus.

No need to worry. In the second trimester, on the contrary, you will feel an influx of forces.

5. Nausea

Expectant mothers suffer from toxicosis from 2-8 weeks after conception. But there are women who may never experience nausea during pregnancy. 

It usually occurs in pregnant women in the morning, and can be at any time of day.

A woman who experiences morning sickness may have it for about 6 weeks after her last period.

6. Selection

Although women do not menstruate during pregnancy, they may have periodic discharge.

Usually 1 in 4 pregnant women have "a little" blood during their first trimester.

Bleeding can occur about a week after ovulation, when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus. During the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus, a woman may notice a slight brown or light pink discharge, this occurs a maximum of two weeks after conception. Also, the expectant mother may complain that she pulls the lower abdomen - so the uterus, expanding, prepares for the acceptance and development of the fetus.

With the onset of pregnancy, immunity decreases. Therefore, if the microflora of a woman's vagina is disturbed, thrush may appear. If you have discharge, consult a gynecologist.

7. Change in taste 

It is a known fact that women's tastes can change during pregnancy. Sometimes  pregnant women have decreased appetite, change taste and olfactory passions and feelings.

They may find their favorite food repulsive and fall in love with something they could not stand.

8. Mood swings

A pregnant woman's body will experience a dramatic increase in the hormones estrogen and progesterone in the blood.

This can lead to mood swings in early pregnancy.

9. Frequent trips to the toilet

In the early stages of pregnancy, women are likely to feel the need to use the toilet more often.

Previously, you could not get up at night to go to the toilet at all, then in the first trimester of pregnancy the urge to urinate becomes more frequent.

This is due to increased blood flow to the kidneys.

In addition, enlargement of the uterus in the first trimester can also put pressure on the bladder.

10. Excessive vomiting (Hyperemesis gravidarum)

This term may not be familiar to everyone. This happens to one in 100 pregnant women, says Clerbl.

This is severe vomiting during the first stages of pregnancy.

In some women, this condition can last throughout pregnancy, although the symptoms should ease over time.

It is important for a pregnant woman to seek medical advice if she is experiencing severe nausea and vomiting.