The gestation period is calculated from the first day of the last menstruation, since it is difficult to accurately determine the day of conception. Since conception usually occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle, you are not actually pregnant during the first two weeks, but this period is counted as the beginning of pregnancy. As soon as the fertilization of the egg takes place around the 3rd week, hormones gradually begin to make changes in your body. As a result, you may experience some of these symptoms: Morning sickness. due to the increase in the level of hormones characteristic of pregnancy, up to 80% of women in the 1st trimester experience morning sickness with symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The notion that such malaise occurs only in the morning is a common misconception. In fact, symptoms can appear at any time of the day or night.
pregnancy symptoms in 2nd trimester: 13-26 weeks Most women get more pleasure from the 2nd trimester of pregnancy than from the first, with the disappearance of morning sickness, breast pain and fatigue. But be prepared for some other symptoms! Pain. Stuffy nose. Soft gums. Itchy skin. Varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Vaginal discharge. A thin, white vaginal discharge, called leucorrhea, is normal during this period of pregnancy. This discharge helps keep the vagina healthy. If you find a discharge of a different type or color, consult your doctor for advice. Impaired skin pigmentation. Exposure to the sun without skin protection is contraindicated! Dyspnea.