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Weird Pregnancy Symptoms Nobody Talks About

We’ve all heard the horror stories about morning sickness, crazy mood swings, and strange food cravings. But did you know that there are a handful of weird pregnancy symptoms no one talks about? Some of these symptoms are embarrassing, weird, or just plain gross. No one likes to talk about the unpleasant – and the downright smelly – aspects of pregnancy. They expect you to think that it’s caviar and roses, and that pregnancy is just the most beautiful thing that will ever happen to you.

But news flash – pregnancy isn’t always kind to you. Weird things will happen to your body. Here’s the skinny on the 10 most embarrassing and weirdest pregnancy symptoms.

Morning Sickness – Causes, Treatments, and Remedies

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Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting in pregnancy) is the bane of many pregnant women, and it can make your life miserable – especially in the first trimester. You may feel nauseous all the time, or you may be spending all of your time in the bathroom puking your guts out. The severity of this pregnancy symptom varies from woman to woman, and even from pregnancy to pregnancy. There’s no way to tell when morning sickness will strike, or how nauseous you’ll feel in the first trimester.
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Fatigue in Pregnancy: 7 Ways and Remedies to Cope

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Being overly tired is part of the roller-coaster called pregnancy. Fatigue and tiredness are normal pregnancy symptoms that strike in the first and third trimesters. (Fortunately, most women get a temporary break and have more energy in the second trimester).

Many pregnant women feel extremely tired and exhausted early in pregnancy, even before they’re proudly bearing that lovely “bump.” There are some unlucky women who feel tired throughout all 40 weeks of pregnancy.

PMS or Pregnancy Symptoms?

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PMS or Pregnancy?

This is very commonly asked question, and unfortunately, there is no easy answer. PMS symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms can be eerily similar, and it can be hard for you to distinguish between the two. The easiest way to find out if you’re pregnant is to take a home pregnancy test. (Or better – make an appointment with your gynecologist or doctor and get a blood pregnancy test to see if you have any pregnant hormones in your blood stream.)

Women who have never been pregnant before may have a more difficult time distinguishing pregnancy from PMS. But women who have had children and have indeed been pregnant in the past will tell you that it can be hard to tell the two apart.

If you’ve been trying to conceive, or on the flip side, if you are worried about an unplanned or unexpected pregnancy, this article will help you understand the difference between PMS and early pregnancy symptoms.

Pregnancy Symptoms: 5 Signs That You May Be Pregnant

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Am I pregnant? Could I be?

If you’ve just missed your period, chances are you are definitely wondering whether or not you could have a bun cooking in the oven. Maybe you’re ready to be a mom. Maybe you’re not. But if you think you might be preggers, you’ve got to find out.

If you’re a smoker or a regular drinker, pregnancy will completely change your lifestyle. Being pregnant means no cigarettes, absolutely no alcohol. It also means that you’ll have to be more careful about what you eat. (Like if you love soft cheese, like blue cheese, you’re going to have to avoid it throughout your entire 40 weeks of pregnancy.) And then, there are the prenatal vitamins that you have to take to ensure the health of your developing baby. (Folic acid is crucial, and you should be taking an extra folic acid supplement if you think there’s any chance – even a remote chance – that you could be a mom-to-be.

Here we go . . . the top 5 signs that you might be pregnant.

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PMS or Pregnancy?

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