8 symptoms of pregnancy

{“Am I pregnant?” This is a question every woman might have asked themselves at some point in their lives. So what symptoms should every woman look out for if they feel they are pregnant?}

Below are 8 symptoms of pregnancy

{{1. Constipation }}

This can be a symptom of pregnancy as food digest slower than usual during pregnancy due to increased progesterone production.

{{2. Swollen or tender breast and /nipple }}

This is another symptom of pregnancy and the breast gets swollen during pregnancy because the breasts are undergoing changes to prepare for breastfeeding.

{{3. Late or missed period }}

If your period is late or you probably missed your period, you could just be pregnant as late or missed period could be a sign of pregnancy.

{{4. Morning sickness }}

Morning sickness is another sign of pregnancy and is most common between weeks four and eight of pregnancy.

{{5. Intense headaches }}

Intense headaches could be a symptom of pregnancy and this is caused by increased hormone levels.

{{6. Increased basal body temperature }}

Basal body temperature is your morning body temperature before you get out of bed and a woman’s basal body temperature increases during ovulation and decreases when her menstruation occurs. When a woman is pregnant, the basal body temperature just keeps increasing.

{{7. Mood swings }}

If you suddenly start experiencing mood swings, it could be a sign you are pregnant as this is another symptom of pregnancy.

{{8. Unusual tiredness }}

Suddenly you sleep at any time of day; that could just be a sign you are pregnant due to increased progesterone production.

Please note that if you experience any of these symptoms, getting a home pregnancy test or seeing a doctor is advised to find out if you are truly pregnant.