How do you know you're pregnant
Release time : 06/09/2025 09:30:01
Many eager parents are working hard to adjust their lifestyle and diet, carefully calculate the ovulation period, and strive to conceive, all in hopes of having a healthy and intelligent baby soon.
So, how do you know if you're pregnant? Let's take a look at that.
How can one tell if they're pregnant? The most direct sign of pregnancy is a delayed period. If your period has not arrived as expected, you can use a home pregnancy test kit or pregnancy test stick to check whether you're pregnant.
The pregnancy test kit, also known as the HCG test, is the most commonly used and practical method for pregnancy detection.
HGG, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, is only produced in women during pregnancy.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) can be detected in the urine of women who are pregnant ten days after conception.
But if you test within 10 days after conception, you may get a result that shows you are not pregnant but actually are.
When you take a home pregnancy test, the best results are achieved with morning urine samples because these have the highest hormone levels.
If it is necessary, ensure that the urine remains in the bladder for at least four hours before testing.
Do not drink too much water to increase urine output, as this dilutes hormone levels.
However, it should be noted that there are a very small number of women who, although pregnant, still menstruate once or twice during their expected period, with lighter blood flow and shorter periods than usual. This condition is referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine as "leucorrhea." The exact reason behind this phenomenon remains unclear.
Pregnant women should always pay close attention to their menstrual symptoms. If you notice that your menstruation is lighter than usual, or if it's shorter than usual, there's a possibility that you might be pregnant.
Early pregnancy symptoms typically occur within the first month of conception. It is not uncommon for pregnant women to not recognize any changes in their physical condition, as the embryo's growth begins to take shape. However, those who are attuned may notice subtle signs that indicate they might be expecting a baby.
What are the early signs of pregnancy? 1. Missed periods: The most direct sign for expectant mothers is a missed period. Generally, if a couple, who are healthy and not using contraception, has intercourse during the fertile phase and then does not see the monthly flow on time, it is likely that conception has occurred.
2. Frequent urination: In the first three months of pregnancy, as the uterus grows in the pelvis and compresses the bladder, women experience a constant need to urinate.
At the mid-stage of pregnancy, the uterus will move up to the abdomen, and the phenomenon of frequent urination will be improved.
However, urination becomes more frequent towards the end of pregnancy.
3. Changes in appetite and nausea and vomiting: Most women experience nausea and vomiting, generally occurring several hours after waking up in the morning, around the sixth week of pregnancy.
Symptoms in mild cases include reduced appetite, occasional nausea, and vomiting.
A minority of individuals exhibit pronounced symptoms, experiencing vomiting upon eating or even without eating, and the vomiting is not limited to early morning. Additionally, their sense of smell is exceptionally sensitive to odors, which can trigger vomiting even in the presence of disgusting smells.
Some friends may have very different appetites, for instance, they might suddenly crave foods they never liked before or find something they enjoy disgusting.
4. Constant Hunger: In the early stages of pregnancy, I often experience nausea and vomiting, but this is accompanied by a sense of hunger that I cannot satiate. Even though I am hungry, I find it difficult to eat and feel very uncomfortable.
5. Special basal body temperature: Under normal circumstances, the basal body temperature of a fertile female during menstruation is characterized by a low phase (from the onset of menstruation to mid-cycle) and a high phase (approximately 0.4°C higher than the previous phase), presenting as a typical biphasic pattern. If the high phase persists throughout the later part of the cycle and exceeds 21 days without menstruation, it indicates early pregnancy.
This is an important indicator of pregnancy.
For pregnant women in their early stages of pregnancy, if they suspect they may be pregnant after intercourse during ovulation and the menstrual period has not arrived as expected, they might wonder whether they are indeed pregnant. To confirm whether they are pregnant, what testing methods are available? 1. Home Testing - Pregnancy Test Kits or Lines: We all know that pregnancy test kits or lines are the most common and commonly used method for checking if pregnancy has occurred. These can be purchased at local pharmacies and are relatively inexpensive. The procedure is also straightforward; just follow the instructions provided in the user manual to get accurate results.
2. Body Temperature Testing: This is also a self-administered check women can perform at home. Measure your body temperature by lying down and resting after waking up in the morning, this is known as your basal body temperature.
The basal body temperature is below 36.5 degrees before ovulation, and after ovulation, progesterone increases, acting on the central thermoregulatory center to elevate the body temperature by 0.3-0.5 degrees.
If the egg does not fertilize, about one week later, progesterone drops and body temperature returns to normal; if pregnancy occurs, progesterone remains at a high level, keeping body temperature elevated.
3. Gynecological Examination: Under sterilization conditions, a gynecological examination can be performed on women who have ceased menstruation.
In early pregnancy, the vaginal walls and cervix of a woman become soft and colored purple blue.
Due to varying durations of amenorrhea, the uterus may exhibit varying degrees of enlargement and softening. This can typically be observed after a menstrual period of 5 weeks.
After the eighth week of pregnancy, a portion of women's cervix and uterine body may be extremely soft, leading to a condition where the cervix appears not to connect with the uterus. This phenomenon is known as Haggard's sign, and it is a typical sign of early pregnancy.
At 12 weeks of gestation, the fundus of the uterus can be palpated above the pelvis.
4. B-Mode Ultrasound Examination (B-Ultrasound Test): B-mode ultrasound is the most accurate method for determining pregnancy. At 5 weeks of gestation, the uterus can be seen to enlarge and a hypoechoic image of the intrauterine gestational sac can be observed. By 7-8 weeks of gestation, fetal heartbeats and fetal movements can be detected.
Pregnancy Precautions: Once it has been confirmed through various methods that you are indeed pregnant, amidst the joy of this new chapter, it is important to also familiarize yourself with pregnancy knowledge and take good care of the baby growing inside you. Patience is key as you patiently await the arrival of your child in ten months.
What are the precautions during pregnancy? Here's a heads-up for expectant mothers! 1. During pregnancy, it's essential to meet both your own nutritional needs and those of the fetus within your womb. Therefore, pay close attention to dietary balance and consume foods beneficial for pregnant women, such as whole grain products, soy products, fruits, vegetables, lean meat, dried fruits, fish, and more.
Additionally, there are certain foods that pregnant women should avoid to prevent adverse effects on the fetus's growth and development, such as spicy chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.
Containing caffeine beverages and foods, sweets, black fungus, crabs and so on.
2. It is recommended that pregnant women adopt a left-side sleeping position to alleviate the right rotation of the uterus and improve insufficient blood supply to the fetus, which is beneficial for its growth and development as well as for the mother during childbirth.
If you're used to sleeping on your right side or in a prone position, and you can't change overnight, you can buy pregnancy pillows at stores or online to help correct your sleeping position.
3. Pregnant women must maintain a positive mood, avoiding extreme emotions such as joy, anger, and irritability.
What is known as the bond between mother and child, it is believed that the fetus can sense the emotions of its mother during pregnancy. If the mother is in a positive mood, her baby will also feel it, and the fetus will be particularly at ease and happy in the womb. If the mother can maintain a positive mood throughout the entire pregnancy, the baby born will be especially intelligent, charming, and lively.
4. During the early stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers should avoid excessive work and activities to minimize strenuous household chores. However, in the later stages of pregnancy, it is permissible to engage in moderate exercise, such as taking a walk after meals or climbing stairs when available. This can be very beneficial for expectant mothers who wish to have a natural childbirth.
The medical information provided in this document is for reference only.
In the event of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on a consultation with a professional physician in person.