Early pregnancy symptoms summary: Lower abdomen, coldness, and breast change checklist

Early pregnancy symptoms: Check for these changes.

 

The earliest time to detect pregnancy.
Usually, it is about 1 to 4 weeks after correction, a period commonly referred to as the 'very early pregnancy' stage.
During this period, you may notice subtle physical changes different from usual.
If you observe carefully, you can confirm pregnancy early.

 

 

 

✅ Menstruation did not start on the scheduled date

This is the most representative sign of pregnancy.
If a woman has a normal menstrual cycle
It is advisable to suspect pregnancy if your period is delayed by several days or more.

 

Chest pain and nipple color change

 

Due to hormonal changes in early pregnancy
A feeling of swelling and heaviness in the chest
The color of the nipple may become darker than usual.
If you experience persistent breast pain that is different from usual, please check carefully.

 

Lower abdominal pulling or dull pain

Similar to premenstrual but with a different sensation
Lower abdominal pain can occur in the very early stages of pregnancy.
At the time of implantation, you may experience a heavy or tingling sensation.
Some people also experience it like menstrual cramps.

 

✅ Increased vaginal discharge and implantation bleeding

In the very early stages of pregnancy, the amount of vaginal discharge (leukorrhea) may increase.
During the implantation process, a small amount of brown or pinkish bleeding (implantation bleeding) may occur.
If the color or amount of cold feels different from usual, observe carefully.

A small amount of vaginal bleeding or discharge that stains underwear

 

✅ Mild fever and flu-like symptoms

According to hormonal changes
Mild fever, fatigue, drowsiness, and tiredness may accompany the symptoms.
It is one of the easily overlooked signs that can feel like a common cold symptom.

 

✅ Symptoms of the first week of pregnancy

Week 1 of pregnancy is actually the stage before the fertilized egg implants.
There are almost no subjective symptoms.
However, in some sensitive cases, you may experience slight pain or fatigue.

 

 

 

💡 How to improve the accuracy of pregnancy tests?

- Use after more than 14 days following the relationship
- The most accurate test is done with the first morning urine.
- If tested too early, there is a possibility of a 'false negative'.

 

 

🔎 When experiencing these symptoms simultaneously

- Menstrual delay
Chest pain
A heavy sensation in the lower abdomen
- Cold increase
- Mild fever or flu-like symptoms

 

 

→ If two or more of the above items apply
Carefully consider the possibility of pregnancy and recommend using a test kit or visiting the hospital for a check-up.