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What
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Symptoms
of Pregnancy
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the symptoms of pregnancy are the result of two hormones - progesterone
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SYMPTOMS
Fatigue
Breast tenderness
Frequent urination
Breast enlargement
Heartburn
Mood swings
Nausea
Vomiting
Headaches |
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Diagnosis
of Pregnancy
Your health care practitioner
makes the diagnosis of pregnancy based on many factors.
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SIGNS
OF PREGNANCY
Missed period
skin changes
Breast changes
"Blueing" of vaginal mucosa
Skin discolorations |
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EVIDENCE
OF PREGNANCY
Increased size of the uterus
Softening of the uterus
Softening of the cervix
Positive pregnancy test |
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ABSOLUTE
PROOF OF PREGNANCY
Detection of fetal heartbeat
Ultrasound visualization
of fetus
Fetal movement |
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