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HOW
TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE PREGNANT
Signs of Pregnancy
The Estrogen and
Progesterone levels increase steadily following fertilization
of the ovum, which produces changes in one's body structure
and metabolism, so that one can support and nourish the developing
baby.
Signs of Pregnancy
You may know or suspect that you are pregnant from one or
more of the following signs
* missed periods
* feeling nauseous
* change in taste and preference for certain food
* changes in your breast
* frequency of urination
* tiredness
* increase vaginal discharge
The only way a woman can be completely certain that she is pregnant
is to take the following test
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The
most common means of pregnancy testing is the detection
of a certain hormone HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropus)
in your urine. You can either go to a doctor or buy
a home kit to test the urine yourself. This test is
not 100% reliable until atleast 2 weeks after the first
day of your missed period. |
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A
blood test will reveal pregnancy hormones even before
your first missed period. |
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An
internal examination by your doctor will confirm pregnancy
by the 8th week after the first day of your missed period.
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