Not sure if you are pregnant????
Your first clue as to whether you maybe pregnant, it that your periods would have stopped. It may sound obvious, but this is a crucial point. Before the placenta is created your uterus is need to nourish the growing embryo inside you, until the placenta is developed. Of course, you may be someone who has irregular periods, it may take you anything from weeks to months before realizing you might be pregnant. Some women may get spotting around the same time their period was due, this may carry on for the first few months, and is often mistaken for periods. Some women will still get period pains for the first few months, and can be common in women who have stopped taking the pill.
Breasts may be the first thing you notice, a change in how they feel, they may feel tingling, especially around the nipple area, or a sense of fullness, just like before a period. Your breasts are now feeling more tender, and getting bigger, it would be advisable to buy some good supportive bra's.
You may feel tired (fatigue) this may leave you feeling tired and exhausted during the day, or evenings. If you do feel tired, don't try and fight it, this is your bodys way of telling you to lay down for a bit and rest. Your body over the next nine months is going to go under amazing changes, and you need to get as much rest as you possibly can manage.
Nausea is unpleasant, but most pregnancies go through this, known as morning sickness which can be deceptive, as it can come at any time, evenings or night. Usually between weeks 12 and 16, the morning sickness would have come to an end. Having a drink and biscuit beside your bed, can help, ready to eat within minutes of you getting up, as a sudden wave of nausea can be caused by a drop in your blood sugar , this is quite common.
Need to use the loo more often, getting up during the night maybe. This is your body getting ready to clear out all the waste from the baby and yourself that are in your blood. You may even find yourself more constipated than usual. Drink as much fluid as you can more water, or juice is best, and make sure you eat foods which contact fibre.
Take a pregnancy test, pregnancy tests are easy to get hold of, either buy one from your local chemist, see your GP, or go to family planning you can also do you a pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests are so sensative that they pick up hormones in your urine which you have during pregnancy. Although they are not 100%. So if you do a test and its negative, it is worth trying again in about 7 - 10 days if you feel pregnant, as your result could change. All all depends if there is enough hormone in the urine sample you have taken.
Exercise during pregnancy as long as it is gentle exercise is a good thing. It helps tone up your muscles, and also helps make you feel good inside, and helps support your back. If, however, you are not someone who is used to exercise, start very gently, then gradually build your exercise routine. Stick to easy exercise routines, like walking, swimming or cycling.
You will need to make an appointment with your doctor, so that he can refer you to the local antinatal clinic at your hosptial. Where you shall receive antental care up until you give birth. If you want a home delivery, you may need to ask for a GP or midwife that feels confident enough in providing this service. After all whoever delivers your baby, but be up-to-date with latest information, and experienced in delivery a baby.
