how to tell if your pregnant or just gaining weight?
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['Nausea. This is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. ... ', 'Constipation. Progesterone, a pregnancy hormone, makes the bowels move less quickly. ... ', 'Frequent urination. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Spotting. ... ', 'Headaches. ... ', 'Backaches. ... ', 'Dizziness.']
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You might be starting to feel a bit clumsier as your belly gets bigger. Your breasts may have gone up a size, too, particularly if it's your first pregnancy. Your blood pressure is probably a bit lower than it was, so don't leap up from the sofa, or it could make you feel dizzy.
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['Uterus is larger than expected for the dates in pregnancy.', 'More morning sickness.', 'Greater appetite.', 'Too much weight gain, especially in early pregnancy.', 'Fetal movements felt in different parts of the stomach at the same time.']
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It's crazy but true: You can develop totally believable pregnancy symptoms without ever having conceived a baby. What you should know about the rare condition called pseudocyesis. The physical signs of pregnancy are easy to recognize -- nausea, fatigue, that swollen belly and (often) a healthy glow.
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Weight gain in pregnancy varies greatly. Most pregnant women gain between 10kg and 12.5kg (22lb to 26lb), putting on most of the weight after week 20. Much of the extra weight is due to your baby growing, but your body will also be storing fat, ready to make breast milk after your baby is born.
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You may have gained about 5 to 10 pounds by now. It's normal to gain about 1 to 2 pounds per week in the second trimester. Sudden or excessive weight gain could be a sign of a problem though, so talk to your OB if it's higher than that. Stretch marks.
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What is the average weight gain in pregnancy? Most women put on between 10kg (22lb) and 12.5kg (28lb) during their pregnancy. Your healthy weight gain during pregnancy may depend on the weight you were before you got pregnant.
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For a lot of people, the first sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Most pregnancy tests will be positive by the time you've missed your period. Other early pregnancy symptoms include feeling tired, feeling bloated, peeing more than usual, mood swings, nausea, and tender or swollen breasts.
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['Find out how much weight you need to gain. Even if you are overweight, you will gain some kilos during pregnancy for the well-being of your child. ... ', 'Cut down on the calories. ... ', 'Exercise daily. ... ', 'Stay hydrated. ... ', 'Eat healthy snacks. ... ', 'Opt for smaller meals. ... ', 'Take prenatal vitamins.']
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['Growing belly and breasts. As your uterus expands to make room for the baby, your belly grows. ... ', 'Braxton Hicks contractions. ... ', 'Skin changes. ... ', 'Nasal problems. ... ', 'Dental issues. ... ', 'Dizziness. ... ', 'Leg cramps. ... ', 'Vaginal discharge.']
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At this stage of your pregnancy, you may continue to experience physical pregnancy symptoms such as: increasing appetite with or without food cravings or food aversions. nausea and vomiting. fatigue, although you may begin to feel more energetic.
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["Missed period. If you're in your childbearing years and a week or more has passed without the start of an expected menstrual cycle, you might be pregnant. ... ", 'Tender, swollen breasts. ... ', 'Nausea with or without vomiting. ... ', 'Increased urination. ... ', 'Fatigue.']
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At 5 weeks pregnant, your belly may look unchanged—or you may be a bit bloated or feel like you've already gained a pound. Heck, you might feel so sick that you can't eat and worry you could have lost a pound. All those scenarios are considered perfectly normal and totally okay!
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['Missed period. Often the first tipoff of pregnancy is a missed period. ... ', 'Bleeding/spotting. ... ', 'Breast tenderness. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Morning sickness. ... ', 'Bloating. ... ', 'Mood changes. ... ', 'Changes in urination and bowel movements.']
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You have all these signs and symptoms of pregnancy—fatigue, cravings, maybe even nausea. But then, when your period arrives, you realize that no, you're not pregnant this month. Other scenarios could be that you're having pregnancy symptoms but your pregnancy test was negative. You may have spotting.
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["Noticeable weight gain in a few weeks (she'll gain about 2 to 4 pounds in all)", 'Swollen and pink nipples (called "pinking up," this occurs around week three of pregnancy)', 'Distended abdomen (noticeable around week five)']
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['Vaginal bleeding. Your body is shedding the uterine lining, which was plumped up just in case of a pregnancy.', 'Lower back pain and cramps. To release that lining, your uterus contracts, causing your back and abdomen to ache.', 'Bloating. ... ', 'Mood swings. ... ', 'Headache.']