Pregnancy symptoms appeared in pregnant women mostly after the 3 or 4 weeks due to the fluctuations in pregnancy hormones and hormones released by the fetus. Pregnancy symptoms vary week by week according to the internal hormonal change. 3 weeks pregnant symptoms are not more visible yet, because the body doesn’t have enough level of the pregnancy hormones. 3 weeks are the very initial days after the fertilization and the body are actually preparing themselves for the new upcoming fetus.
This 3 week is actually a phase when most women get to know their pregnancy, either by home test or ultrasound. Human chronic gonadotropin hormone huG is the hormone that begins to release after the conception, from the hypothalamus. This hormone is the marker of being pregnant. Urine pregnancy strip detects this hormone and shows the result, whether you’re pregnant or not. It is 99 percent effective and cheap test to confirm the pregnancy.
Sex at 3 Week of Pregnancy?
You can continue your sex life throughout your pregnancy unless your doctor advises you to avoid this.
3 weeks pregnant symptoms
Pregnancy symptoms come and go, some symptoms come and fade late. These symptoms appeared and fade depending on the level of estrogen and progesterone ratio.
1- Missed Period
The foremost pregnancy Symptom due to the fertilization of the ovum and sperm.
If your monthly cycle is shorter than the 28 days, you may realize that you can be pregnant toward the end of this. The only method to know the conception is to take a pregnancy test. But it is not so true. Some women have a longer menstrual cycle or irregular periods so there might be an irregularity rather than the missed period. Therefore, if you’ve missed your period, you must go for the pregnancy test to evaluate the cause.
2- Nausea
Nausea is very commonly seen in 3 week pregnancy symptoms due to variation in the estrogen hormone. Sometimes it is associated with the vomiting or may not be. It can be at any time but mostly in the morning while you are awakening. It accelerates by the strong smell, pungent smells, dust, pollens, and some strong stimulus. If it is mild, there is no worry. But if it is severe then you must consult your health care provider. Be sure, don’t take any medication to manage nausea or vomiting without the prescription of your doctor.
3- Breast tenderness
Your boobs begin to enlarge in size due to the accumulation of fats and milk in it. Nipple becomes dark and enlarged. Areola becomes more hyperpigmented. Breast begin to sore and tender.
4- Implantation Bleeding
As your fertilized ovum starts to travel from the fallopian tube to the uterus to get attached to the uterine wall. It takes 6 to 7 days to get attached to the uterine wall. Once it attached to the uterus, congratulations, your baby is getting ready to grow and to travel for the next nine months. During attachment of a fetus with the wall, some endometrial cells are injured and bleeding occurs. This is called as Implantation Bleeding. Sometimes, women misinterpret this with the normal menstrual bleeding.
5- Constipation
Constipation is the most common presenting complaint of pregnant women and a vital part of 3 weeks pregnant symptoms. It is due to the action of progesterone hormone on the digestive system. To avoid this, consume more fibers in your diet. Drink plenty of water. Green vegetables make your stool soft and semi-solid. Don’t use any laxative or medication to treat constipation. If it is severe, consult your physician.
Lifestyle for 3 weeks pregnant symptoms
Adopt the best startup in early life by taking the following steps:
- Take a folic acid supplement of 400 micrograms (400 mcg) per day until week 12. After that week, the dosage will increase. It decreases the risk of congenital defects. Take it before the conception as well as during the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Consume a healthy diet. Be sure the diet which your taking must include a variety of fruits, juices, and green vegetables.
- Try to consume less sugar, salt, and fat.
- Drink plenty of water, milk, and fresh juices.
STOP! smoking and alcohol. It is injurious to your health as well as your baby’s health.
