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Signs Of Pregnancy

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Signs Of Pregnancy

Jay Goldberg (Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: What are signs I may be pregnant?; How do I know if my pregnancy symptoms are normal?; When should I see the doctor once I think I'm pregnant?

What are signs I may be pregnant?

Typical signs of pregnancy are, the most obvious, missing a period. If you miss your period, then taking a pregnancy test is not a bad idea. Other signs tend to be breast tenderness, nausea, although nausea doesn't always kick in until six to eight weeks. Breast tenderness tends to be a pretty early sign. Also a lot of people complain of bloating or a feeling of fullness. They often tap their belly when it's very flat and say, "I'm much bigger than I usually am," and it's not true to the naked eye, but a patient can tell when they are starting to show a little bit. So, a sense of increased size, a little breast tenderness, a little nausea, and no period are all indicators of possibly pregnancy.

When should I see the doctor once I think I'm pregnant?

People who are trying to get pregnant are often very excited when they get pregnant, so they like to come into the doctor right away. Doctors are always happy to see you; most doctors are. The truth is, we really don't like to see you before about 6 to 8 weeks because when you come in at 4 to 5 weeks all we can really offer you is a blood test. An ultrasound won't show anything at 4 or 5 weeks. Starting at 6 weeks you can sometimes see a little sack inside the uterus, but you can't really see a baby, a foetus, or a heartbeat until after 6 weeks. So, if we get you to come in at 7 weeks, then we're a little bit more able to provide you with information you can go home with, walking on cloud nine. Before that it's a little bit more difficult, so hold off until about 7 to 8 weeks.

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  1. Elvin3

    One of the earliest pregnancy signs for some women may be fatigue and exhaustion.

  2. bornbabies

    Nice article. Pregnancy signs varies by woman's health... Mostly if leady missing her periods is the strong symptom. http://www.bornbabies.net/child-sensory-development.html

  3. wam2008

    Fiona i cant believe what u said here.

  4. noni75

    my first child is 9 now, and have been trying for the second since then. Now I'm about 8 days late for my period hopefully it's the real one this time!

  5. sofia18

    im had my last period last 29 of january. i want to know when will be my fertility period? since we already tried and tried to have one but untill now, we still dont have a baby. im really hoping u can help us.

  6. BeautifulQueen82

    Last month, my husband and I planned to be pregnant but my first pg test result appeared as NOT PREGNANT then PMS started pretty late. So, we had to wait for the right time through Ovulation Calculator I submitted the website below. This time we believe I possibly be pregnant but don't know yet until 7 to 8 weeks as you advised. The difficult part for us to hold off that long! We wish we knew before. However, your advices are helpful and clarify.

  7. BeautifulQueen82

    Ovulation Calculator - http://www.babycenter.com/ovulation-calculator?intcmp=Nav_Global_calandcalc_ovucalc&pn=Ovulation%20calculator%20result

  8. sweetpie6_2005

    I want to be pregnant and my period was on 09/11/2008 when should i have sex

  9. venesha

    My last period was on the 07/10/2008 and my cycle is 28 day. Today is the 06/11/08 and I still havent got my period. I had unprotected sex on the 24/10/2008. I did a pregnancy test on the 05/11/08 and it was negative. Does that mean I am pregnant?

  10. forum

    i m nt getting periods.i got last periods by 5 sep n nw itz 13 oct..itz too late..i had four play with my boy frnd n a little of intercourse without protection bt we wored undergarnments..i wanted to knw is there any chance to get pregnant