Am I pregnant?

*So when do you start to show??

There is no exact number, as each woman is different. Many women >>experience bloating around 6-8 weeks of pregnancy, but this usually goes down. The typical protruding belly usually begins to develop in the second trimester (3 months and on). However, this may only be noticeable to the woman and those close to her, until later on in the pregnancy. A woman may only begin to look very obviously pregnant around 6 months and on. (in their first pregnancy)

*When does a baby start to kick??

women generally don’t begin to feel the baby move until sometime between 16 and 22 weeks or later, particularly if it’s the woman’s first pregnancy.

*What are the symptoms of pregnancy??

The First Trimester (Week 1 - Week 12)

• Your period stops or becomes very light.
• You may feel nausea or queasiness. Some women vomit. (“Morning >>sickness” can happen any time of day – it may help to eat small meals throughout the day, snack on crackers or toast, or drink juice or lemonade.)
• Your breasts swell and may be tender.
  • Your nipples and the area around the nipples (areola) get darker and broader.
• You have to urinate more often.
• You feel tired.
• You may become constipated and have heartburn (Tums may help).
• You may have headaches.
• You experience mood swings – feel angry, sad, or happy for no reason.

If you suspect you might be pregnant, it’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test and then see your health care physician if it’s positive to start prenatal care.

xox Sika