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		<title>Physical Signs of Someone Having Anxiety</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Larry Lamborg Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional feeling. You really feel it whenever you are under an excessive amount of of mental stress. Your physique respond this way as it feels threatened by some unseen danger. We all really feel anxious for one cause or the other as soon as in a while [...]]]></description>
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<p>Anxiety is an unpleasant emotional feeling. You really feel it whenever you are under an excessive amount of of mental stress. Your physique respond this way as it feels threatened by some unseen danger. We all really feel anxious for one cause or the other as soon as in a while and there is nothing wrong it. However, problem arises when you start feeling anxious all of the time. In this condition, your mind is gripped with an excessive amount of of fearful thinking and you really feel restless with out any valid reason. When it continues for a long time, then it starts affecting your physical health also. Consequently, physical symptoms of anxiety show up.</p>
<p>Physical Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder</p>
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<p>There are lots of different factors that causes anxiety. Childhood insecurity, absence of support program, job loss, failed personal relationships and so on. It can be found in individuals of any age group. In fact, anxiety symptoms in children are as common as in adults. There are many different kinds of physical symptoms of anxiety and tension. Among them, those that are most commonly observed are discussed here:</p>
<p>Palpitation: This really is an abnormal heartbeat sensation, where one feels that the heart is missing a beat or two or the beats are stopping temporarily in in between. One can sense it in the chest as well as throat or neck area.</p>
<p>Chest Pain: The pressure on the chest wall, twitching chest muscles along with other such characteristics of anxiety chest pain have plenty of similarity with heart attack symptoms. Consequently, many individuals wrongly assume that they&#8217;re suffering from heart attack and get more panicked. The difference is the fact that a chest anxiety discomfort disappear on its own following some time and does not get aggravated with passage of time.</p>
<p>Breathing Difficulty: When you are about to obtain a panic attack, then you discover it difficult to preserve regular breathing. Your breathing becomes quick and shallow. You might get a choking sensation in throat as well. Many people are gripped by a fear that their breathing is going to quit soon.</p>
<p>Dizziness: This provides a sense of lightheadedness which makes your head spin. You really feel that cannot hold the body balance anymore and you will fall down any moment.</p>
<p>Allergies: Many people get allergy symptoms quite often. Their body becomes extremely sensitive towards numerous substances. The worst part is the fact that it becomes difficult to get relief from such allergy issues.</p>
<p>Other Symptoms: There are some general anxiety stress symptoms which can&#8217;t be specified that they are triggered by anxiety. They are: excessive sweating, tremors, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting, abdominal discomfort, muscle tension, headache, loss of appetite, fatigue, hot or cold flashes, and so on. Some prevalent physical symptoms of anxiety in women are anxiety sleep disorder, menstrual irregularity and infertility. Occasionally, anxiety symptoms in women can be noticed throughout pregnancy</p>
<p>Treatment for Anxiety Symptoms</p>
<p>When anxiety symptoms turn severe, then physicians use medicines to decrease their intensity. Antidepressants and benzodiazepines are most generally given for the treatment of physical symptoms of anxiety and depression. These medicines are effective for bringing down the severity of the symptoms. To control the palpitation and anxiety sweating, beta blockers are utilized. Sometimes, anti-anxiety medicines are utilized to control panic attack. Medicinal treatment is really a temporary solution. The root trigger of anxiety has to be identified and ought to be controlled using the assist of cognitive behavior therapy. Numerous relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, breathing control are also helpful for overcoming anxiety along with other such undesirable feelings.
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		<title>getting pregnant fast &#8211; 3 Danger Signs of Pregnancy Depression</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Trisna Dewi Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time for a woman. Especially for those who have their first pregnancy. The happiness feeling is very important for pregnant woman. Usually pregnant woman who are happy will think about her embryo condition and her own condition more intense, like choosing good food, checking [...]]]></description>
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<p>Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time for a woman. Especially for those who have their first pregnancy. The happiness feeling is very important for pregnant woman. Usually pregnant woman who are happy will think about her embryo condition and her own condition more intense, like choosing good food, checking pregnancy regularly, giving stimulus to the embryo, and do all preparation to welcome the baby.It&#8217;s not surprising if pregnant woman who are happy will deliver healthy baby, physically or mentally. Sadly not all women are happy with their pregnancy. In contrary they feel depressed. It&#8217;s not good for the embryo. And because of that you must avoid <a href="http://www.pregnancydepression.org">depression during pregnancy</a>.</p>
<p>A. Types And Causes</p>
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<p>Some diseases or complications during pregnancy are caused by psychological disturbance or emotional disturbance, or is worsened by it. Depression happens because of the immature state of the emotional and psychosocial development, with inability to adapt to the situation. These are some causes of depression on pregnant woman.1. Unwanted pregnancy.2. Economical factor.3. Unhappy marriage.4. Worry about getting to hospital, full bed rest, or pregnancy complication.5. Anxious about birthing process.</p>
<p>B. What You Have To Be Aware Of</p>
<p>Usually pregnant woman who is depressed shows more tears than smile, she doesn&#8217;t want to eat, and rarely check her pregnancy. Beside that she never gives any stimulation to the embryo and doesn&#8217;t prepare to deliver the baby. She is also getting more depressed when reminded about her birthing process. The worst is she doesn&#8217;t expect her baby anymore. Her heartbeat isn&#8217;t normal, and will be accepted by the embryo as &#8220;unusual vibration sensation&#8221;A depressed mother will also trigger the stress on the embryo. Baby who is born with burdens of &#8220;stressful experiences&#8221; will have so many abnormalities. Such as hard to sleep during first weeks, easily upset and angry, cries a lot, and it&#8217;s hard to calm him or her down. Beside, the baby sometime doesn&#8217;t have strong bonds with the mother. This is caused by the effect of the adrenaline hormone rate variation of the mother (which is increasing or decreasing depends on the emotion) which is transferred to the embryo through the placenta. It&#8217;s not surprising in this case the baby is born with less weight necessary and is easily get ill or it&#8217;s hard to deliver the baby.</p>
<p>C. How To Handle And Avoid</p>
<p>Immediately treat the mother so the depression doesn&#8217;t keep happening. Think positively, happily, and do not think pregnancy is a burden because it will affect the condition, both physically and mentally. Also do not consume antidepressant medicine. It&#8217;s better to talk with the gynecologist. If necessary, see a therapist. By that the pregnant woman will have good support and colleague to channel her anxiousness and fear which related to her pregnancy or the baby she&#8217;s about to deliver.</p>
<p>Consume healthy food during pregnancy and do all activity like usual, like before get pregnant. You could also get motivation and support from anyone, such as parent, close relatives, or friends, so you won&#8217;t feel burdened and get happier.</p>
<p>Sometime, stress and depression is inevitable. But pregnancy is a &#8220;big and glorious project&#8221; entrusted by the god. So, if stress or depression continues for more than 2 weeks, don&#8217;t let it. Involve your husband. This will prevent and overcome the depression on the mother. Husband can also help maintain nutritional supply needed by the his wife and the baby, giving love, care, and more exclusive attention, communicate with the baby by stimulating it through soft touch on the mother&#8217;s womb, giving soft motivational speech, and also accompany the mother during delivering process. Even though only by holding her hand and praying for the safety of the mother and the baby.
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Trialless What the heck is healthcare depression? The majority come to feel pathetic and very low ultimately around everyday living. Nonetheless healthcare depression is definitely runs using a discouraged ambiance many of the working day, mainly in the am. On top of that, while using DSM-IV &#8212; your hands-on familiar with establish brain [...]]]></description>
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<p>What the heck is healthcare depression?</p>
<p>The majority come to feel pathetic and very low ultimately around everyday living. Nonetheless healthcare depression is definitely runs using a discouraged ambiance many of the working day, mainly in the am. On top of that, while using DSM-IV &#8212; your hands-on familiar with establish brain diseases &#8212; its possible you have alternative indications by using depression. All those indications could involve:</p>
<p>Physical weakness and losing vigor a wide range of working dayReactions with worthlessness and culpability a wide range of working dayIntoxicated content level, indecisivenessNot getting enough sleep and hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) a wide range of working daySubstantially waned desire and happiness around the majority of exercises practically every working day (called anhedonia, the following manifestation is often said by way of records out of sizeable some. )Psychomotor anxiety and retardation (restlessness and remaining slowed down down)Regular opinions with passing and committing suicide (not just simply fearing death)Sizeable losing weight and get (a switch greater than 5% with obesity inside of a month)To tell apart your problem when depression, an example of a person&#8217;s indications needs to be frequently discouraged ambiance and losing desire. As well, a indications needs to be offer to get many of the working day on a daily basis and practically every working day to get not less than 2 weeks.</p>
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<p>Who will be at stake to get big depression?</p>
<p>Big depression is affecting pertaining to 6. 7% of your You. Vertisements. society through time 19, while using Country&#8217;s Start with Brain Overall health. Over-all, amongst 20% and additionally 25% could put up with a strong tv show with big depression ultimately throughout their life long.</p>
<p>Big depression is affecting people, youngsters, small children, as well as older folk equally. Big depression typically runs undiscovered and additionally without treatment , around small children as well as older folk.</p>
<p>Will be gals during bigger probability to get depression?</p>
<p>Pertaining to two times as most women when gentlemen currently have big depression. It is really assumed this hormonal variations around gals for the duration of puberty, menstruation, pregnant state, miscarriage, and additionally menopause could add to the probability with big depression.</p>
<p>Concerning alternative issues this add to the probability with big and healthcare depression will be higher assignments at your house and on the job. Balancing young people, employment, responsibilities, and additionally taking good care of a strong maturing mom or dad could add to the probability with big depression. Bringing up youngsters only can even add to the probability.</p>
<p>Precisely what are clues with big depression around gentlemen?</p>
<p>Melancholy around gentlemen is definitely a lot underreported. Gentlemen who seem to are afflicted with healthcare depression will be lower the probability that to hunt enable or even just take a look at its practical experience.</p>
<p>Clues with depression around gentlemen could be depression, tempers, and pharmaceutical and additionally drinking maltreatment. Repressing its reactions may end up in chaotic tendencies redirected either inwardly and additionally outwardly. This can possilby give you an improvement around ailment, committing suicide, and additionally murder.
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<p>Read more about <a target="_blank" target="_new" href="http://depressionremedies.net/depression/depression-facts-facts-about-depression/">Facts About Depression</a> &#8211; <a target="_blank" target="_new" href="http://depressionremedies.net/">Depression</a></p>
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<p>www.ArticleOasisGlobe.com &#8212; How to Recognize the Early Signs of Pregnancy How to Recognize the Early Signs of Pregnancy? Keep track of your menstrual cycle. Have you missed a period? A missed period is one of the most often known as first signs of pregnancy. Do you feel your breasts swollen, tender, or tingling? This is one of the most frequently reported as first signs of pregnancy. You might aware your breasts or nipples becoming extremely sensitive. They may also change shape, size, or color. This is one of the earliest changes to the body during pregnancy and as such is one of the trademark first signs of pregnancy. Increased urination is another possible sign of pregnancy. This occurs because the developing embryo puts pressure onto the bladder and is another of the more typical first signs of pregnancy. Take attention of how you are feeling. If you are having a sick feeling, especially in the morning, or if certain smells or tastes like scent your favorite coffee suddenly make you feel nauseous, these can be indications of first signs of pregnancy. Evaluate your energy. Do you feel tired? Pregnancy can cause a shift in some new mom&#8217;s energy levels, so be aware of any fatigue. Some women gain weight early in their pregnancy, so if you feel a sudden increase on the scale, might be pregnancy is one possible reason. Some women will also experience a very light bleeding several days after ovulation. It is known as Implantation Bleeding. It is not as dark or heavy as a <b>&#8230;</b><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Although pregnancy depression has always existed, it is only in recent years that it has been acknowledged as a medical problem, and that women have been allowed to talk about it without shame.  Many women will suffer from some level of depression during their pregnancy.  In some, it can become a very serious problem. If [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although <a href="http://www.pregnancydepression.org">pregnancy depression</a> has always existed, it is only in recent years that it has been acknowledged as a medical problem, and that women have been allowed to talk about it without shame.  Many women will suffer from some level of depression during their pregnancy.  In some, it can become a very serious problem.</p>
<p>If signs of depression are ruining what should be a happy and wonderful time in your life, do not hesitate to talk to your doctor.  Help is available, and keeping yourself happy and mentally healthy is just as important to your baby as your physical well-being.</p>
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<p>There are some major risk factors that may predispose a woman to depression.  When deciding <strong><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://tips-for-getting-pregnant.info/are-you-wondering-when-to-get-pregnant">when to get pregnant</a></strong>, it&#8217;s a good idea to avoid very stressful times in your life, such as financial problems, major life changes, and relationship issues.  These can all be risk factors for depression.  Other common risk factors in pregnant women are a history of infertility, previous miscarriages, and a history of depression prior to pregnancy.</p>
<p>From the time you experience the <strong><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://tips-for-getting-pregnant.info/top-10-first-signs-of-being-pregnant">first signs of being pregnant</a></strong>, you may also see some signs of depression.  It can occur at any point in your pregnancy.  As hormones fluctuate throughout the three pregnancy stages, depression may come and go.</p>
<p>Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness or hopelessness, extreme fatigue, changes in sleeping and eating patterns, long periods of crying, irritability or moodiness, and difficulty concentrating.  If any of these symptoms sound familiar to you, it is possible you are suffering from <strong><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://tips-for-getting-pregnant.info/risks-and-symptoms-of-pregnancy-depression">pregnancy depression</a></strong> and not just normal pregnancy mood swings.</p>
<p>Remember, getting help is the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time for a woman. Especially for those who have their first pregnancy. The happiness feeling is very important for pregnant woman. Usually pregnant woman who are happy will think about her embryo condition and her own condition more intense, like choosing good food, checking pregnancy regularly, giving stimulus to the embryo, and do all preparation to welcome the baby.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not surprising if pregnant woman who are happy will deliver healthy baby, physically or mentally. Sadly not all women are happy with their pregnancy. In contrary they feel depressed. It&#8217;s not good for the embryo. And because of that you must avoid <a href="http://www.pregnancydepression.org">depression during pregnancy</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>A. </strong><strong>Types And Causes</strong></p>
<p>Some diseases or complications during pregnancy are caused by psychological disturbance or emotional disturbance, or is worsened by it. Depression happens because of the immature state of the emotional and psychosocial development, with inability to adapt to the situation. These are some causes of depression on pregnant woman.</p>
<p>Unwanted pregnancy.<br />
Economical factor.<br />
Unhappy marriage.<br />
Worry about getting to hospital, full bed rest, or pregnancy complication.<br />
Anxious about birthing process.</p>
<p><strong>B. </strong><strong>What You Have To Be Aware Of</strong></p>
<p>Usually pregnant woman who is depressed shows more tears than smile, she does not want to eat, and rarely check her pregnancy. Beside that she never gives any stimulation to the embryo and doesn&#8217;t prepare to deliver the baby. She is also getting more depressed when reminded about her birthing process. The worst is she doesn&#8217;t expect her baby anymore. Her heartbeat isn&#8217;t normal, and will be accepted by the embryo as &#8220;unusual vibration sensation&#8221;</p>
<p>A depressed mother will also trigger the stress on the embryo. Baby who is born with burdens of &#8220;stressful experiences&#8221; will have so many abnormalities. Such as hard to sleep during first weeks, easily upset and angry, cries a lot, and it&#8217;s hard to calm him or her down.</p>
<p>Beside, the baby sometime doesn&#8217;t have strong bonds with the mother. This is caused by the effect of the adrenaline hormone rate variation of the mother (which is increasing or decreasing depends on the emotion) which is transferred to the embryo through the placenta. It&#8217;s not surprising in this case the baby is born with less weight necessary and is easily get ill or it&#8217;s hard to deliver the baby.</p>
<p><strong>C. </strong><strong>How To Handle And Avoid</strong></p>
<p>Immediately treat the mother so the depression doesn&#8217;t keep happening. Think positively, happily, and do not think pregnancy is a burden because it will affect the condition, both physically and mentally. Also do not consume antidepressant medicine. It&#8217;s better to talk with the gynecologist. If necessary, see a therapist. By that the pregnant woman will have good support and colleague to channel her anxiousness and fear which related to her pregnancy or the baby she&#8217;s about to deliver.</p>
<p>Consume healthy food during pregnancy and do all activity like usual, like before get pregnant. You could also get motivation and support from anyone, such as parent, close relatives, or friends, so you won&#8217;t feel burdened and get happier.</p>
<p>Sometime, stress and depression is inevitable. But pregnancy is a &#8220;big and glorious project&#8221; entrusted by the god. So, if stress or depression continues for more than 2 weeks, don&#8217;t let it. Involve your husband. This will prevent and overcome the depression on the mother. Husband can also help maintain nutritional supply needed by the his wife and the baby, giving love, care, and more exclusive attention, communicate with the baby by stimulating it through soft touch on the mother&#8217;s womb, giving soft motivational speech, and also accompany the mother during delivering process. Even though only by holding her hand and praying for the safety of the mother and the baby.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok. If I would be pregnant, conception would of been a month ago. But I have menstruated since then. I suffer from occasional head aches(minor), being hungry all the time, and 2 panic attacks(mild) in the past month. But I am also dieting, in school and dealing with a lot of issues with that, I&#8217;m [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok. If I would be pregnant, conception would of been a month ago. But I have menstruated since then. I suffer from occasional head aches(minor), being hungry all the time, and 2 panic attacks(mild) in the past month.</p>
<p>But I am also dieting, in school and dealing with a lot of issues with that, I&#8217;m in the process of moving out, having family issues, and i have anxiety as it is.</p>
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<p>A little light on the situation?</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ok so heres the deal, me and my girlfriend had sex last saturday, i wore a condom and everything and even pulled out as i came. I dont think there was anything with the condom because as i pulled it off there was a very tight suction (like it was air tight and hard to pull off), but anyways less than four days later she started throwing up and feeling nausea, and now she has me all worried cause shes been feeling sick ever since that fourth day, we took a pregnancy test about 2 days ago and the results came back negative, this was the first time that we ever had sex and she was a virgin. im a little concerned because she says one second that she thinks shes pregnant and then another second shes not. she says shes feeling nauseous all day long. She was taking medication for depression and anxiety but she stopped almost right after she had sex because &#8220;if she was pregnant&#8221; she didnt want to hurt anything. its now been 8 days and she still feels sick from the fourth day. Does anyone think its way too soon for her to be showing signs that she is pregnant? Im really concerned and on edge. Shes do for her period within the next few days but im just stressin out.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had my baby a month ago and haven&#8217;t had sex since,but i did have sex during my pregnancy. I&#8217;ve heard of people getting pregnant while being pregnant (superfetation) but it is rare and i&#8217;ve only heard of it happening during the first few months. I know it seems stupid, but i don&#8217;t know what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had my baby a month ago and haven&#8217;t had sex since,but i did have sex during my pregnancy. I&#8217;ve heard of people getting pregnant while being pregnant (superfetation) but it is rare and i&#8217;ve only heard of it happening during the first few months. I know it seems stupid, but i don&#8217;t know what else it could be. Could stress cause some symptoms like pregnancy or is it something else altogether?</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[  &#13; During pregnancy, the woman’s body undergoes a number of changes. This is because her body is now preparing to incubate the baby and ultimately give birth to it. The first step in prenatal care is detecting the early signs of pregnancy. Once you have correctly detected pregnancy, the rest is taken care of [...]]]></description>
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<p>During pregnancy, the woman’s body undergoes a number of changes. This is because her body is now preparing to incubate the baby and ultimately give birth to it. The first step in prenatal care is detecting the early signs of pregnancy. Once you have correctly detected pregnancy, the rest is taken care of by your medical practitioner.</p>
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<p>According to surveys, approximately 40% of pregnancies in the US is unplanned. Quite a few unplanned pregnancies end up in abortion or babies develop developmental problems due to the lack of proper prenatal care. This happens when an unplanned pregnancy goes undetected for a fairly long period of time. So, early detection of pregnancy is important to the health and development of the baby.</p>
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<p>One of the earliest <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.pregnancyplanet.net/early-pregnancy-signs.html">signs of pregnancy</a> is the missing of the period. This is one sign that appears in all pregnant women. But it is easy to miss this sign because many women have irregular periods. Stress, medication and emotional problems can cause changes in the menstrual cycle. Thus, this is not a very reliable <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.pregnancyplanet.net/early-pregnancy.html">early sign of pregnancy</a> unless your menstrual cycle is predictable to the day.  </p>
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<p>During the early phases of pregnancy, there is a lot of hormonal activity within the woman’s body. This will have a corresponding effect on her physical and emotional states. Therefore, a common early sign of pregnancy is sudden changes in dietary habits. Some women unexpectedly feel ravenous and have sharp cravings for certain kinds of food. The main reason for this is nutrient imbalance. When the body is not getting its required supply of nutrients, it induces cravings to fulfill the need. On the contrary, other women go completely off food. They feel mild to acute nausea due to the production of certain hormones. It could only be a feeling of nausea or it may even lead to bouts of vomiting. The characteristic feature of this symptom of pregnancy is that anything can trigger this nausea, particularly thoughts, pictures, smell or presence of some type of foods. Fortunately, most women get over this uncomfortable phase after their first trimester, when hormonal activities settle down, though there are some women who continue to suffer from it throughout their term.</p>
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<p>Another important early sign of pregnancy is tiredness and exhaustion. When there is a baby growing within you, your energy levels dip unless you take extra care to fulfill your nutrient needs. However, since most women are already quite energy depleted, this sign too is easy to miss. </p>
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<p>Many women experience a sudden increase in the frequency of urination. This is because the growing uterus presses down on the uterus, thus creating pressure. </p>
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<p>These are some of the most common early signs of pregnancy. These signs help you detect pregnancy at its earliest stages. Early detection helps you take proper care of yourself and your fetus. This paves the way to a safe and relatively uncomplicated pregnancy and birth. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you think you are pregnant? Find out if you are pregnant by checking out the 18 common pregnancy symptoms below.</p>
<p>&#13;1. Nausea or morning sickness: Morning sickness are the nauseating feelings and vomiting you experience during pregnancy. This occurs in approximately 50% to 95% of all pregnant women as early as the first week of pregnancy. Although the name suggests that this is a condition experienced in the morning, it may strike at any time during the day whenever your blood sugar levels get too low.</p>
<p>&#13;2. Headaches:  If you have never experienced regular headaches before pregnancy, be prepared for some throbbing pain in your head and neck during pregnancy. Changes in your body&#8217;s hormonal patterns is the primary cause of headaches during pregnancy. Other conditions like lack of sleep, poor posture, stress, dehydration and low blood sugar levels may also worsen of cause headaches.</p>
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<p>&#13;3. Dizziness and fainting spells: Due to the lowered blood pressure in your body during pregnancy, blood flow to the brain may cause dizziness and fainting spells in serious cases.</p>
<p>&#13;4. Mood swings: With your hormones raging, it is common for women to feel cranky during their pregnancy. It takes some time to settle into your new life by adjusting to all the changes in your body and lifestyle.</p>
<p>&#13;5. Fatigue: If you feel exhausted and experience some or all of the symptoms mentioned in this article, you have a good chance of being pregnant. Hormonal changes are usually the main cause of fatigue followed by the additional weight you have to carry around. </p>
<p>&#13;6. Food cravings: Craving for food that you normally would not eat could be a sign that you are pregnant. Normally, women report cravings for salty and sweet food during pregnancy while others report a peculiar desire for spicy or fatty food.</p>
<p>&#13;7. Weight gain and bloating: The combination of your baby&#8217;s growth and your increased food intake will cause you to put on weight and your clothes to fit tighter than usual. As most women put on weight mainly on their hips and thighs, an mysterious increase in the size of your waist could indicate that you are pregnant.</p>
<p>&#13;8. Heartburn: Hormones created during pregnancy may relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which opens the valve to allow stomach acids to flow up into the esophagus causing a burning sensation.</p>
<p>&#13;9. Lower back pain: Lower back pain occurs because your growing baby causes your spine to be thrown out of alignment as the additional weight constantly pulls on your back.</p>
<p>&#13;10. Constipation: Hormonal changes during pregnancy slows down the movement of food through your digestive system which results in constipation. This could be a sign of pregnancy if you do not experience constipation frequently. </p>
<p>&#13;11. Constant urination: Your growing baby in the uterus puts a lot of pressure on your bladder and you may find yourself visiting the loo more frequently than usual.</p>
<p>&#13;12. High Basal Body Temperature (BBT): If your BTT stays in the high range for 18 days or more, it is very likely that you are pregnant.</p>
<p>&#13;13. Cramping: The growing uterus stretches to accommodate your new baby and this causes menstrual-like cramps to occur.</p>
<p>&#13;14. Spotting: Slight bleeding occurs when the fertilized egg begins to implant itself into the uterus any time from 3 to 6 days after fertilization. A lot of women confuse this with their period but this happens usually before the period starts and the discharge is lighter than normal.</p>
<p>&#13;15. Darkening of the areolas: Your areolas could darken and increase in diameter during pregnancy. This is a natural process by which your breasts are preparing themselves to produce milk for your baby.</p>
<p>&#13;16. Tender or swollen breasts: It is common for women to have sore, tingly, tender or swollen breasts during pregnancy. This feels like a amplified version of how your breast feels before your period.</p>
<p>&#13;17. Missed periods:  If you have been sexually active and you missed a period, it is a good indication that are you are pregnant. A pregnancy test should be taken to confirm if the missed period is really caused by your pregnancy.</p>
<p>&#13;18. Positive pregnancy tests: Pregnancy tests like urine and blood tests are a good way to find out if you are pregnant. However, these tests are not 100% accurate all of the time, therefore you might want to visit a doctor to conduct further tests.</p>
<p>&#13;It is possible that you may have some of the symptoms above and not be pregnant. Only a positive pregnancy test and a doctor&#8217;s examination can prove without a shadow of a doubt that you are pregnant.</p>
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		<title>Symptom of Pregnancy – the Early Signs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pregnancy is a most unique period in a woman&#8217;s life. While bringing great joy, it can also be a very confusing time for most women as they try to figure out whether they are really pregnant. Of course, it is very much possible to confuse the early signs of pregnancy with symptoms of some other illness. At the same time, there are some symptoms of pregnancy that will confirm the onset of pregnancy.</p>
<p><b>Pregnancy Symptoms</b><br />&#13;<br />
One of the commonest early signs of pregnancy is a missed period.  The confusion sets in because a missed period can also be due to stress, illness, and fluctuations in weight. Cessation of oral contraceptives, and a polycystic ovary syndrome also lead to a missed period.</p>
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Changes in the size and feel of the breast are an early sign of pregnancy. The breasts begin to enlarge and most women experience greater tenderness of the breast along with a tingling sensation. It may well be that this pregnancy symptom disappears after some time.</p>
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Nausea and vomiting is also an early sign of pregnancy and amongst the most unwelcome symptoms of pregnancy. It can occur as early as two weeks after conception and tends to taper off by the end of the third month of the pregnancy.</p>
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While many women experience tiredness, this can be due to other reasons as well and cannot by itself be considered a pregnancy symptom.</p>
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The darkening of the areola is also indicative of pregnancy. It remains for the entire tenure of the pregnancy and is one of the surest symptoms of pregnancy.</p>
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Frequent urination as early as two weeks after conception is also indicative of pregnancy. This occurs due to higher levels of progesterone and the uterus rising up to the abdomen, which in turn exerts pressure on the bladder. The bladder then feels full, even though there may not be a need to urinate. Some women are also affected by constipation, which can also be quite annoying.</p>
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Another symptom of pregnancy is women feeling queasy about certain foods while experiencing an almost uncontrollable craving for other foods.</p>
<p><b>Weekly Pregnancy Calendar</b><br />&#13;<br />
Pregnancy calendars are a handy way of keeping a record of the changes a woman&#8217;s body and the fetus undergo at specific intervals during the course of the pregnancy. A weekly pregnancy calendar does this on a weekly basis.</p>
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The calculation typically begins from the last date of last period and includes the due date of birth, which is generally forty weeks from the first day of the last period. It is a useful tool to monitor the health of the mother and the baby.</p>
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First-time mothers can easily confuse pregnancy symptoms with symptoms of other illness. However, awareness of early signs of pregnancy will help you in identifying these symptoms in the initial stages. A weekly pregnancy calendar is a useful aide to monitor the heath of the mother and the baby.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:41:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are expecting pregnancy, you might be undergoing some body changes and experience early pregnancy symptoms. Many women tend to ignore some of the symptoms that they come across after conceiving and fail to detect their pregnancy. Therefore, it is essential to take a note of every single body change you observe in order to confirm pregnancy. Many symptoms are even experienced before conceiving, but then check out the intensity of arrival of those symptoms. Observe carefully and inform your physician in detail. The early stage of pregnancy brings a number of symptoms to every woman. </p>
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<p>However, not every pregnant woman experiences the same group of symptoms in their early stage at the same propensity. Your symptoms may not resemble with those experienced by one of your acquaintances. Therefore, if you have missed one of the pregnancy symptoms one of your close acquaintances has felt, it does not mean you have some complications. It is our endeavor to impart you knowledge on the pregnancy symptoms that are most likely to appear in the early trimesters, signaling that you are pregnant. Check out below what possible signs you may expect during the early stage of your pregnancy. </p>
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<p>Common Symptoms Of Pregnancy</p>
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<p>Each early pregnancy symptom gives indication of your pregnancy. On the other hand, unusual pregnancy symptoms and sudden changes in pregnancy symptoms may signal you that you might have some complications. In that case, you should not delay and must rush to doctor immediately. Identifying which symptom is normal and which is not, is only possible when we have a clear idea about pregnancy signs. Read our guidance on early pregnancy symptom to acquire information on occurrence of pregnancy signs. Our information will help you prepare yourself better for pregnancy. So let us start with early pregnancy symptoms:  </p>
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<p>1. Missed periods â many women feel tizzy and anxious when periods have crossed due dates. Missed period, according to the most of the individuals and pregnant women is a prominent indication of pregnancy. However, a missed period may follow other factors as well, such as certain medications or side effects of medical treatments, stress etc. Therefore, consult your doctor immediately when your period is overdue whether it is an early pregnancy symptom or not. </p>
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<p>2. Implantation Bleeding â Right after conceiving, you might notice slight bleeding, which is, as per medical experts, known as implantation bleeding. As the fertilized egg  implants itself to the uterus wall, you may find some vaginal spotting which is normal and very common early pregnancy symptom. </p>
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<p>3. Abdominal cramping â Many pregnant women complain about cramping pain and contraction in their uterus as they experience during periods when before pregnancy. This is also considered as a strong indicator of pregnancy. </p>
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<p>4. Tender, Swollen Breasts &#8211; If you are having sore, swollen and tender breasts, take it seriously and inform your physician or take a home pregnancy test. Some women experience this every month just before their periods start!</p>
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<p>5.Morning Sickness â This is another very common early pregnancy symptom. Morning sickness is usually experienced as a feeling of nausea during morning and any other time of the day as well. You may as well feel an increased sensitivity to taste and smell due to this queasy feeling during early pregnancy. However, it is up to you to differentiate between indigestion and morning sickness! </p>
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<p>If you have experienced all, some or one early pregnancy symptom of the above, get a home pregnancy test kit and get yourself tested, if you have any dubious results, talk to your doctor without any delay. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pregnancy can be a period of satisfaction for some women whereas it can be quite hectic if you are not prepared for it. It is really significant to know about the symptoms that can help in deciding that the woman is pregnant or not, without the serious test performed for confirmation. There are many symptoms that can assist the woman and even her care takers to get the info so that the necessary steps can be taken in order to deal with it. You can take necessary precautions in the initial stages.</p>
<p>I would like to write few points for understanding the symptoms:</p>
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<p>1. Missed periods are one of the important indications. You can never be sure that the missed periods are due to it or due to any other reason. In many other cases too like stress periods are missed. But you can understand the reason if you are clear in mind.</p>
<p>2. Pregnant women often feel exhaustive due to the hormonal changes in the body. If you are feeling that you get tired very soon and you are not unfit then it can be an indication of it.</p>
<p>3. Frequent visits to the bathroom can be one of the indications too. The hormonal changes in the body can trigger the frequent urination in women. Even at night you have to go to toilet. </p>
<p>4. Changes in the size of the breast and even pain can be experienced by the women in this case. Sometimes contraceptive pills are not taken at the right time and woman gets pregnant. If you are not aware of the fact then breasts can become the indication for it. Sensation in the breasts is also noticed which can be felt during menstrual cycle.</p>
<p>5. Sometimes in the day and night time feeling of vomiting is felt and even women start vomiting. Nausea and sickness is experienced by the women and it is quite difficult to carry on the usual work. Women feel like sleeping on the bed for long too.</p>
<p>6. Constipation can make you sick. Many symptoms are experienced in initial stages due to hormonal changes and this symptom is also due to hormonal changes and also due to absorption of excess nutrients.</p>
<p>7. Changes in the temper are also experienced by the pregnant mothers. There is no need to worry for the same but you can control the temperament and your mood swings.</p>
<p>Drink lot of water and consume balanced diet to deal with the typical situation.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When getting pregnant, your body starts making changes, which will get to the surface sooner or later. It is the way your body signalizes you conceived. So once you have doubts, pay more attention to your lifestyle till you are 100% sure you are pregnant. Our body is different, so it might react in a different way, or signs might be missing at all.</p>
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<p>The basic <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.pregnancy-parenting.becomegorgeous.com/conception_and_fertility/am_i_pregnant__sings_of_pregnancy-1502.html" title="am i pregnant - signs of pregnancy"><strong>pregnancy signs</strong></a> are the fallowing: nausea, sore breasts, fatigue, mood swings, and finally, missing period. But keep in mind that these signs should make you feel sure about it. These might also be signs of a disease, so visit your doctor to be extra sure, or take a home test. And if you still have doubts, your doctor should be the best option to find out what&#8217;s happening with your body.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.pregnancy-parenting.becomegorgeous.com/conception_and_fertility/contraception_methods-696.html" title="everything about contraception methods"><strong>Contraception methods</strong></a> aren&#8217;t 100% reliable, so even if you were protected, you have chances to be pregnant. There&#8217;s always a 0,1% that can be you. So if you are not planning a baby, try to find out about your pregnancy as soon as possible so that you can do changes in your lifestyle and prepare your partner for for the news.</p>
<p>In case you are trying to conceive, make sure you keep a healthy lifestyle, so that you can provide the best circumstances for your baby to develop and get born. It is also an important task to eat healthy and do workouts so that your body can be prepared for the job it&#8217;s going to go through. <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.pregnancy-parenting.becomegorgeous.com/pregnancy_advice/" title="useful pregnancy advice"><strong>Being pregnant</strong></a> will be hard work and you will need to keep your body fit for the changes. If you were on birth control pills, you should wait a couple of months before getting pregnant, in order to provide enough time to your body to reorganize it&#8217;s natural course.</p>
<p>Remember that getting pregnant is more than just missing your period. It is a great responsibility and needs to be taken seriously. You are going to give life to another human being. So avoid any possible harming factor and start changing your lifestyle.</p>
<p>Pregnancy signs aren&#8217;t reliable, specially because many women don&#8217;t even have them. So if you have the signs or not, get a visit to your doctor at the smallest doubt you have. This way, you can care for yourself and for the baby&#8217;s life to come.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pregnancy comes with symptoms that can let you know very easily that you conceived. The body reacts to the changes very fast so that it shows some early signs of a pregnancy. Of course, having different bodies, the symptoms differ from one person to another. So if you want to make sure, a pregnancy test is the most secure way to know.</p>
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<p>The most common pregnancy signs are the fallowing:</p>
<p>missing period</p>
<p>nausea</p>
<p>sore breasts</p>
<p>dizziness and fatigue</p>
<p>mood swings</p>
<p>Other signs that might appear: food cravings, frequent urination, morning sickness. But remember that the safest way to find out if you are pregnant is to take a test, or visit your doctor who can tell a 100% answer.</p>
<p>Some women try really hard to get pregnant, and some of them use all the contraception option available just to make sure it won&#8217;t happen. But sometimes it just happens, wright? So make sure you know what&#8217;s happening in your body by observing these simple signs, so that you can avoid any unwanted accidents. It is important to know in time about your pregnancy, and to stop taking pills or any other <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.pregnancy-parenting.becomegorgeous.com/conception_and_fertility/contraception_methods-696.html" title="about contraception methods"><strong>contraception methods</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Once you know you&#8217;re pregnant, you should start <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.pregnancy-parenting.becomegorgeous.com/conception_and_fertility/preconception_tips__get_ready_for_pregnancy-477.html" title="preconception tips - get ready for pregnancy"><strong>prepare your body</strong></a> for the next few changes that will go through. It is time to get a healthy lifestyle and some useful routine changes that will help you enjoy this wonderful period.</p>
<p>Make sure you nourish yourself well, providing all the vitamins your body needs. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, you can even opt for some multivitamin tablets.</p>
<p>Avoid any external factors that might endanger your pregnancy, such as smoking, alcohol and drugs.</p>
<p>Keep having regular <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.fitness-diet.becomegorgeous.com/exercises/" title="fitness exercises and workouts"><strong>workouts</strong></a>, to keep your body fit and ready to endure all the work of a pregnancy. There are special workouts for pregnant women, including breathing and Kegel exercises that will help you get an easy birth.</p>
<p>Getting pregnant means assuming lots of responsibilities, being ready to get changes in our lives and start a new period of this lifetime. Waiting for the pregnancy signs isn&#8217;t the best idea, because many women don&#8217;t even have them. So if you have any small suspicion of pregnancy, you should take a test as soon as possible. Than provide the proper attention to your body and get a healthy nutrition and workouts. Relax your body and mind, enjoy your pregnancy and prepare to welcome your little.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you really pregnant? For some women, they experience the early symptoms of pregnancy even in the first few days of conception. This; however, may not be the situation for different women. The  only way to find out whether you are pregnant or not is by taking a pregnancy test. It&#8217;s time to consider a pregnancy test once you start feeling some of these very early pregnancy signs.</p>
<p>You miss your period. Missing your period, especially if you&#8217;re used to a normal cycle, can be an obvious indication that you are pregnant.</p>
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<p>Your breasts swell. If you have been trying to conceive, one of the very early pregnancy signs to watch out for is the swelling of your breasts. As early as the second week of conception, hormonal changes can cause your breasts to feel tender. A tingling and sore sensation may also be experienced. Some even feel their breasts getting heavier and fuller.</p>
<p>You always feel tired. Fatigue may also be experienced as one of the pregnancy first  symptoms.  During the early stage of pregnancy, your level or progesterone will soar. The high dose of this hormone can put you to sleep. This gets even aggravated when your blood sugar level and blood pressure begin to lower down while blood productions goes up.</p>
<p>You experience cramping pains and bleeding. Also one of the common pregnancy first symptoms is bleeding and cramping. Implantation bleeding happens when a fertilized egg is attached to the lining of your uterus between the tenth and the fourteenth day after fertilization. Some women confuse implantation bleeding for their menstrual period. Note that implantation bleeding comes a bit earlier and is lighter in color as compared to your period. It also does not last long enough. Abdominal cramping may also be experienced by some women. These cramps feel almost the same as your menstrual cramps.</p>
<p>Nausea. Some women only feel nauseous. Others experience nausea along with vomiting. More often than not, this symptom attacks at any time of the day or night but is most evident in the morning. Some women feel like vomiting in the morning when they take in food with an empty stomach. This feeling of queasiness can begin as early as the second week after conception. Pregnant women also develop a heightened sense of smell causing them to be sensitive to certain aromas. Some women feel dizzy and nauseous when they smell cigarette smoke, perfume, food and and the like.</p>
<p>You crave for certain foods. Most women crave for certain food during the first trimester of their pregnancy. This, again, is caused by the hormonal changes that the body experiences. When you&#8217;re pregnant, you might find yourself dreading your usual favorites and you will be surprised to crave for recipes which you used to hate.</p>
<p>Other very early pregnancy signs include headaches, constipation, mood swings, dizziness or faintness and warmer basal temperature to name a few. If you experience some of these pregnancy first symptoms, talk it over with your partner and get a confirmation by conducting a pregnancy test. Again, the most accurate and the highly advised pregnancy test to take is the blood examination.</p>
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