Many women may find that their menstrual cycle has been delayed again. Upon careful consideration, if they have had sexual intercourse this month, does it mean that they may become pregnant? The editor thinks this is possible, after all, normal menstruation has cycles. What should we do about it? How can I know if I am pregnant? Let's take a look with the editor!
How do I know if I'm pregnant or not
(1) Amenorrhea
If a married woman's menstrual cycle has always been regular and suddenly exceeds 10 days without menstruation, she should first consider whether she is pregnant.
(2) Pregnancy reaction
More than half of women, if pregnant, experience varying degrees of nausea, vomiting, not feeling fragrant when eating, aversion to greasy foods, craving for spicy and sweet foods, and feeling weak all over their bodies around 10 days after their menstrual period expires. These symptoms are more pronounced within a few hours of waking up in the morning, which is known as early pregnancy symptoms. These reactions usually disappear gradually after 3 months of pregnancy.
(3) Breast swelling and pain
In early pregnancy, there may be breast swelling, pain when touched, gradual enlargement of areola area, darkening of color, and nipple darkening and bulging.
(4) Laboratory examination
Pregnant women in early pregnancy can determine whether they are pregnant by measuring the presence of chorionic gonadotropin in their urine, as the trophoblast cells in the embryo can produce an endocrine hormone called chorionic gonadotropin, which enters the pregnant woman's bloodstream and is excreted with urine.
Dietary precautions during early pregnancy
It is not recommended to take excessive tonics during the early stages of pregnancy
Supplementing folic acid
To prevent fetal malformations, pregnant women need to supplement folic acid from early pregnancy (preferably from planning pregnancy). Foods rich in folic acid include amaranth, spinach, lettuce, asparagus, beans, yeast, animal liver, apples, citrus, etc.
Not advocating for excessive supplementation
In the early stages of pregnancy, nociceptive symptoms may to some extent affect the appetite of expectant mothers. In terms of diet, it is generally not recommended to heavily supplement nutrition. Instead, one should focus on their own preferences and eat whatever they want. Pregnant women who vomit heavily should pay attention to eating light and easily digestible foods. By the middle of pregnancy, when the morning sickness reaction disappears, it is still possible to supplement nutrition.
If you want to eat, eat it
Many expectant mothers always feel hungry from the beginning of pregnancy, which is different from the feeling of fasting before. After pregnancy, the taste and appetite of expectant mothers may undergo some changes. In the early stages of pregnancy, many mothers become fond of eating, but it doesn't matter much. They can eat whatever they want, and there is no need to suppress their appetite in the early stages of pregnancy. However, it is best to focus on light and easily digestible foods. It is recommended that pregnant mothers bring some food with them and take it out to eat when they feel hungry.
Maybe you haven't thought about getting pregnant, but your period hasn't come yet. It's okay. The editor has already told you some methods to judge your pregnancy in the previous text. You can follow along and check if these conditions correspond to you one by one. If you are really pregnant, be sure to take good care of yourself. There are many things to pay attention to during pregnancy, and I hope the previous text can help you!
