Pregnancy is a time of happiness and anxiety for both the mother and father. Family, friends and relatives all gather around to congratulate the couple. It is often hard to tell about a new pregnancy. The pregnant woman may get mixed signals about the symptoms of her pregnancy especially if it is her first time. There are many questions wondering her mind throughout the entire pregnancy time and couples often have aroused tensions due to unawareness of certain facts and figures associated with the pregnancy.

If you are a couple and are expecting a baby, the first signs of the pregnancy start as early as one to two days after conception. As soon as the mother conceives the baby, the symptoms start to appear. Symptoms like fatigue, headache and nausea are common examples of experiences as felt by the mother. However, these are very common feelings and experiences and usually can be caused by other illnesses as well. There is really one way to be sure and that is a home pregnancy test. However, a home pregnancy test can often show negative until unless one week has passed after a missed period. In some cases though, a missed period cannot truly represent a pregnancy especially if your periods are irregular or you are unaware of the exact date of your periods.

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Almost all women wait for overdue periods as a strong sign of pregnancy, however, medical practitioners suggest to look for any very early pregnancy symptom before period to confirm pregnancy. A delayed period can result of other factors including habit of improper or inadequate diet, anorexia or particular medical treatment or side effects of certain medications. Moreover, many of the pregnancy symptoms even start appearing within few days after fertilization, whereas missed period takes place after a few weeks of pregnancy. Therefore, expecting mothers start looking out for each probable very early pregnancy symptom before period to detect pregnancy within a few days of conceiving. As the symptoms of pregnancy are likely to resemble symptoms of other disorders, hence, confusions related to those pregnancy signs is prevalent among most of the pregnant women. Let us inform you about the symptoms being a pregnant woman, at the very early phase of pregnancy.

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Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses with 10-15% of people suffering from depression at some stage in their lifetime. The general symptoms of depression include irritability, difficulty to concentrate, feelings of guilt or helplessness, reduced appetite, anxiety, loss of interest in activities and personal appearance, difficulty sleeping, difficulty getting up in the morning, constant tiredness, lack of energy, changes in weight and headaches.

Depression is a form of what is known as a mood or affective, disorder, because it is primarily concerned with a change in mood.
Depression is a very complex illness. No-one really knows for certain what causes depression, and everyone’s experience of depression is different.

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Causes of Postpartum Depression

The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown,but rapid hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and delivery may trigger depression. Levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol fall dramatically within 48 hours after delivery. Women who go on to develop postpartum depression may be more sensitive to these hormonal changes. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional changes that many mothers can have after having a baby.

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i noticed a lot of women here are listing their symptoms.. and are hoping that they are pregnant.. i.. myself am one of those women.. i know once we are TRYING TO CONCEIVE.. we watch for EVERY LITTLE sign that our body gives.. that we may be pregnant.. every little thing that happens.. we question it.. and think ..”am i pregnant?” and we tend to get nervous.. and anxious.. some of us ..turn out to be pregnant.. and some say they are experiencing symptoms but are VERY dissappointed when their period shows up.. the reason why we get these SO CALLED pregnancy symptoms and turn out NOT pregnant.. is b/c of STRESS and ANXIETY..
Symptoms
Anxiety

In the mind:
Feeling worried all the time
Feeling tired
Unable to concentrate
Feeling irritable
Sleeping badly

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The popular name of the gastric reflux is heartburn and this is a condition that many of us have experienced at least one in our life. It manifests especially after a large meal by bringing a very unpleasant burning sensation behind the breastbone.

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What’s the cause of nervous exhaustion? Chronic stress. When you experience stress, your body produces adrenal hormones that excite your nervous system. Whether you’re late paying the mortgage or a Bengal tiger is chasing you, the result is the same – rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, and emotional agitation. On a short-term basis, this is a good thing because it is your body’s method of self-preservation.

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