Around the 20th week of pregnancy, lower back pain during early pregnancy tends to disappear. You should see your obstetrician if you have chronic lower pack pain. She will surely know the best way to cure it and to determine what exactly is causing the pain.

Your back may feel worst at the end of the day because of the extra weight you’re carrying. If your growing uterus is pressing on the nerve, it may also cause back pain.

There are two kinds of lower back pain during early pregnancy. Lumbar pain occurs in the area of the lumbar vertebrae in your lower back and posterior pelvic pain is felt in the back of your pelvis. You may have experienced lumbar pain before you were pregnant.

Posterior pelvic pain can be worse when you are leaning forward while working at a desk or sitting in a chair. Women are more likely to have pain over their pubic bone.

There are still so many reasons for lower back pain during early pregnancy. Your center of gravity shifts forward and the weight you gain during early pregnancy may be bad for your back. In preparation for your baby’s birth, the hormone relaxin causes your joints to loosen and the ligaments between your pelvic bones to soften.

Often when walking up and down stairs, you may feel considerable discomfort on either side of your lower back. This is because of the structures that support your pelvic organs become more pliant.

To help decrease your suffering about lower back pain during early pregnancy, be proactive.

The elevation of the progesterone causes the softening of the supporting ligaments and disks. The pain you are experiencing may be ligament pain or a burning kind of pain in the lower quadrant.  To relieve lower back pain during early pregnancy, you can try mini-crunches, pelvic rocking and even walking. Running can be hard on the back when you are pregnant. You can still maintain a good posture by making sure that you are standing or sitting straight.

To help ease lower back pain during early pregnancy, rest is also another vital factor. Also, while you are pregnant, you should practice safe lifting techniques.

There are so many reasons to get in shape during pregnancy. Improve your aerobic conditioning and seek appropriate treatment. You will need to manage the demands on your time and physical activity.  You can do a lot of things without worrying to much on your lower back pain during early pregnancy as it is plainly normal.

1. HCG below 5mIU/ ml : Result : negative or not pregnant
2. HCG Between 5mIU and 25 mIU / ml:  Result Inconclusive: may or may not be pregnant. Test to be repeated after a gap of at least 2 days for confirmation.
3. HCG above 25 mIU / ml: Result: Positive. The woman is pregnant.

So what does the presence of HCG indicate other then being pregnant? Normal HCG levels during early pregnancy have to steadily increase during pregnancy and hence the repeat test for confirmation and viability of pregnancy. The steady increase in levels of HCG especially in the first three months is an indication of a healthy pregnancy and if the HCG levels are too low then it is an indication of impending miscarriage. Of course later in the first trimester after the seventh week a healthy heart beat of the fetus is indicative of a healthy pregnancy.

Normal HCG levels during early pregnancy- Some facts:

1.    In a normal and healthy pregnancy the HCG levels will become twice the amount in every two to three days. If you have 25mIU /ml on day one then you will have 50 mIU /ml on day three or day four.

2.    During the second and third trimester the time taken to double HCG levels may increase to four days.

3.    However it is very important to remember that in some cases normal HCG levels during early pregnancy is low and the woman can still have a healthy pregnancy and a good delivery. In such cases an ultra sound will give a clearer picture of the baby’s development and the progress of pregnancy.

4.    The unit of measurement for hormone HCG is milli-international units per milliliter.

5.    Normally an ultra sound is taken only during the end of second month. This is because the trans-vaginal ultrasound will then be able to detect the amniotic sac or the gestational sac because the normal HCG levels during early pregnancy would have gone above 1000 mIU/ml and be probably closer to 2000mIU/ml.

6.    It is advisable not to depend on a single test of HCG levels. A series of tests done with a gap of at least two to three days can give more accurate results and reading of the pregnancy situation.

7.    Since normal HCG levels during early pregnancy can differ from woman to woman, it is not proper to calculate the date of conception based on the HCG count.

8.    The HCG tests for pregnancy are of two types. The “Qualitative” test for HCG will indicate its presence in the blood confirming or denying a pregnancy. The “Quantitative” test for HCG known as beta HCG will give you the levels of HCG present in the blood stream. This will be useful for any corrective action if necessary.

First trimester pregnancy symptoms usually appear during 1-2 weeks after you missed your menstrual period. Even the fetal movement can’t be detected until the 16 weeks post-conception.

You discover that you are now a mother to be because you missed your menstrual period. The cessation of period is the most obvious first trimester pregnancy symptom. On the other hand, there are also a number of reasons why women missed their menstrual period. It could be stress, reproductive disorders or menopause. You can confirm if you are really pregnant with an over-the-counter urine test and a medical exam.

Another common first trimester pregnancy symptom is breast soreness. Your breast may usually sensitive because of increased hormone production. This is common but is very normal during first trimester pregnancy! To ease the ache, get a soft cotton “sleep” bra.

Due to normal hormonal changes, many women suffer from nausea or vomiting during first trimester pregnancy. Choose foods that are easy to digest and are low in fat. Also, drink plenty of water. Have the approval of your obstetrician first before taking an alternative therapy. Let her know if you vomit blood or f the nausea is severe.

As you go along with your first trimester pregnancy, you may feel tired 24 hours a day. It is common during this stage. Just make sure that you have enough protein and iron.

Fatigue is due to increased blood volume up to 50 percent to supply blood to the fetus and your ovaries are producing progesterone, which also have a sedative effect. Take a catnap at your desk if you’re working all day.

Anemia is also one of the hidden causes of fatigue. The baby will take what it need from your baby, so enough iron is needed. To check your iron stores, your obstetrician will give a blood test during your first trimester pregnancy. She will surely prescribe a supplement if you don’t have enough.

Another first trimester pregnancy symptom is frequent urination. Your enlarging uterus presses on your bladder so you may need to urinate more often. Also, to flush wastes out of your body, your kidneys are working overtime. Drink less in the evening to lessen middle-of-the-night bathroom trips and to have a sound sleep. You can use panty liners that your urine will not leak. If you urine is dark in color, contact your obstetrician.

Digestion is slower during first trimester pregnancy. The hormone progesterone has a relaxing effect on the bowel. You can combat the effects of it by increasing your fiber intake.

Increased stomach acid is the result of slower digestion. A burning sensation is caused by the acid that goes into the esophagus.

You may feel dizzy or faint as normal circulatory changes in first trimester pregnancy.  Pull over if you start to feel dizzy while you’re driving. Sit or lie down when dizziness attacks if you’re standing. Your blood flow increases during this stage leaving you feeling dizzy or faint.

There are still a lot of first trimester symptoms that was not mentioned here. It varies from one pregnancy to the other. It is a little scary when you are in your first trimester pregnancy. There are a wide range of feelings you will develop as you deal with first trimester pregnancy symptoms.

Week 1 and 2
You are really not sure yet if you are pregnant or not during week 1 and week 2. This is still the time for ovulation and fertilization. When the ovaries release an egg, this is the ovulation period. If the egg will be fertilized, it will travel to the uterus and resides there for the next 40 weeks.

Your body is experiencing a lot of changes during the first weeks of pregnancy. You can feel ovarian discomfort during ovulation. You are fertile if your discharge is clear and most abundant.

Monitoring your body’s temperature is one way to tell if you are fertile during the first two weeks after your menstrual period. During ovulation, an increase of about .4 to .6 is normal.

You can identify your fertile time if you are jotting down your menstrual cycle since peak fertilization is during the second week after menstruation. Every woman has different experiences when it comes to the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

Some signs and symptoms that you will encounter when you are pregnant are breast tenderness, increased fatigue, increased temperature and frequent need to urinate.

Week 3
Even though your baby is growing fast at this stage, you can’t still detect him/her through your naked eyes. There is also a possibility that you are conceiving a twin. When your ovaries released more than 1 egg, twin happens. When an egg is fertilized but was divided into two, identical twins develop. Identical have the same physical appearance and gender. There are a lot of possibilities that may occur in a woman’s body during this stage. It is really a memorable experience.

Week 4
Your baby is about .04 to .10 centimeters long. Although it is not that long but you can still consider it as an improvement!

During this stage, the fetus is developing. The ball of cells will be imbedded more deep into the lining of your uterus. The placenta is now forming as well as the amniotic cavity. Your baby’s body parts and other organs will eventually develop when several different layers of cells also develop in your body.

This is the start of the embryonic period. Usually, this stage is considered as the risky stage of development.

There are some substances that may damage or can bring harm to you developing fetus when you are in your week 4. You must avoid any potential pollutants or other threats at this stage. Always see your obstetrician to help you get more informed about other toxins that may affect the development of your baby. Always remember to put down cigarettes and stop drinking alcohol when you are pregnant. This may cause abnormalities to your baby.

Week 5
Week 5 is somewhat similar to week 4. You baby is continue growing in many ways! Many he/she is about the size of a grain of rice now.

Your baby is starting to form his skeletal. Every skeletal development varies from one baby to the other.

The most exciting event at this stage is what happening in the heart. From the mesoderm, the heart is formed. At this stage also, the umbilical cord and primitive placenta develop.

Week 6
Your baby is really growing! With the use of ultrasound, your baby will be measured based on the distance from the top of his/her head to his/her buttocks.

At this stage, your baby is starting to look life a human but not quite. He/she also has the capability of displaying reflexes with response to touch. The central nervous system is already developing and it links the muscles in the body with the limbs.

Week 7
Your baby is no longer have the size of the grain of rice but more likely of a small grape. A tongue and a mouth are forming in your baby! He/she is squirming in his/her home now, you just can’t notice it.

During this week, a slight development in fingers and toes are happening. Thin veins start to form beneath your baby’s skin and also the teeth are forming inside the mouth. To be able to produce red blood cells, the baby’s liver is working very hard at this stage.

Week 8
Your baby is probably about 14 to 20 mm long! As you continue with you pregnancy week by week, you notice that your baby is more like the size of a bean now. Few more weeks and soon you will be able to give birth to a full size baby!

Your baby is growing very fast at this stage. The arms and legs are becoming longer. The nerve cells starting to connect with one another so your baby’s brain is also maturing.

You maybe can’t see it now with your naked eyes but the tip of your baby’s nose is even formed in week 8. The lungs are not yet fully matured but are working hard at maturing.

Week 9
In week 9 your baby will about the size of a large grape, approximately 22 to 30 mm long. Your baby is really growing.

Arms, head, legs and torso are in place now. When you try to see your baby through an ultrasound, you will see a miniature of a human being with a very large head. Your baby’s organs and limbs are gradually forming and your baby will become heavier in the next few weeks. Your baby is starting to function completely! The mouth, nose and nostrils are now visible and your baby’s eyelids will shut.

Week 10
Your baby is now heavier and is really getting big! Your baby will measure approximately 31 to 42 mm long.

Your baby grows rapidly and is now less at risk for some abnormalities. Again, always remember that any exposure to harmful substances can damage your fetus. Stay away from wherein people are smoking to avoid second hand smoke.

Your baby’s organ is growing quickly. Brain, intestines, kidney and liver are start functioning, also the internal organs. Your baby is now kicking and swallows amniotic fluid!

Your baby’s liver is busy making blood cells and spinal nerves are now visible.

Week 11
Your angel is growing more and more. You can even hold him/her in the palm of your hand at this stage. He/she is about 4.06 cm and weighs about 7.09 g.

At this point, your baby is starting to form little buds and is now able to open and close his/her fists. She is continually squirming and kicking inside your tummy. She will undergo more rapid changes during this stage.

Week 12
Your baby is now 5.56 cm and weighs 14.18 g. during this week, the nerve cells of your baby is multiplying fast and your baby’s brain is starting to create hormones.

It is essential to learn what happens during early pregnancy week by week. Learning about how to care your baby’s health as well as yours will help you prepare as you deal with early pregnancy week by week.

If ever you are wondering if you are really pregnant or not, have a pregnancy test on your own. Here are some guidelines to help you become aware of the early pregnancy symptoms:

Missed Menstrual Period
Missed menstrual period is the most obvious early pregnancy symptom. This usually results to having doubts about your condition, if you are pregnant or not. If you experience this, you will have questions at the back of your mind as to what are the other early symptoms of pregnancy.

However, missed period does not justify that you are really pregnant since other factors may cause delayed or missed periods. Emotional or physical conditions may also be the cause.

Having an Intuition That You Are Pregnant
Most women believe in their instinct since they often proved it to be correct. There is a feeling that you are pregnant as you notice major differences in you. You may feel breast tenderness, low back pain or even mood swings.

Tender, Swollen Breasts
A tender, swollen breast is one of the remarkable early pregnancy symptoms. When you are getting dressed or just trying to be comfortable and have a sleep, you will notice this symptom. No need to worry as this is part of the new hormone levels you are encountering when you are pregnant. The sensations you will feel is somewhat similar when you are expecting your menstrual period, only more so.

When you are pregnant, your breasts are more sensitive since they have a vital role in childbirth. They are being prepared for breastfeeding. Swollen or tender breasts usually occur during 1-2 weeks of pregnancy. The areola becomes darker and nipples are often painful.

This is the first physical symptom of pregnancy. Those who have experienced getting pregnant before, they can even detect if they are pregnant again based on this symptom alone.

Fatigue
During noon time, you may feel like you want to lie down when you are working. This early pregnancy symptom is due to increase production of hormones estrogen and progesterone. It may vanish once your body already adjusted to the changes that it has going through.

Even when you are just in the office the whole day, you may feel like you have run in a marathon. This is because of the high-levels of progesterone. You can feel this early pregnancy symptom as early as first week.

A woman’s body is working very hard to keep up with the changes that occur during early pregnancy. The heart is pumping harder and faster to bring nutrients to the growing fetus. Most women experience extra fatigue during early pregnancy because of increased progesterone production. Progesterone is known as a natural central nervous system depressant. Emotional aspect is also one of the reasons for unusual tiredness and fatigue. During early pregnancy, a woman may just burst into tears for no reason at all.

Frequent Urination
A frequent visit to the restroom is one of the noticeable early pregnancy symptoms. A swelling uterus puts pressure on your bladder.

Nausea With or Without Vomiting
This can also be relating to morning sickness. Most women experience this after a month of being pregnant. When your body already adjusted to the changes it is going through, this symptom usually disappears during your second trimester. Nausea happens at any time of the day or night.

Feeling nauseated or morning sickness varies to most women. Some may never experience it while others always experience it throughout their pregnancy.

Faintness and Dizziness
This is somewhat surprising symptom. When you didn’t eat for a while you may feel faint. When you are pregnant, your baby’s main source of food is sugar. If you will not eat, you will surely have low blood sugar which results to faintness and dizziness.

Food Aversions or Cravings
Craving for unusual combination of foods is a well-known cliché. You may don’t want the smell of fried foods or coffee when you are pregnant. Food cravings are really normal at this stage. This usually happens in the first trimester in which hormonal changes are the most dramatic.

Food aversions or cravings can be an early pregnancy symptom but sometimes it is just a sign that your body is low on a particular nutrient. If you experience craving along with the other symptoms, start counting the days from your last menstrual period.

Most obstetrician recommend taking pure fish oil capsule and good pre-natal vitamin supplement to ease some cravings and prevent extra gain weight. If you are taking vitamins, food aversions or cravings may not be that strong. You need to be healthy when you are pregnant since there is already a growing person inside you. A food aversion is less well known but is really common symptom of early pregnancy. You will notice that the food you previously want doesn’t seem appetizing anymore.

Being Sensitive to Aromas
Being super sensitive to aromas is one of the early symptoms of pregnancy. This may be the result of estrogen flooding your body.

Mood Swings
This is surely a well-known symptom of early pregnancy and is somewhat related to nausea. There is also emotional adjustment for the new responsibility once you are pregnant. Mood swings are very transparent during first semester, but these are really normal.

When you are pregnant, a lot of instances come to mind. You may be thinking about your labor and delivery, the future cost of college, finances and other factors that affect your pregnancy. It is surely normal to feel excitement and depression. You just need understanding and support especially from your partner. But you also have to explain your mood swingS since you are the one doing most of the hard part. It is all a mystery to most men why you have mood swings.

Being pregnant is the most exciting moment to any woman. You maybe wondering what it feels to be one and what are the early symptoms of pregnancy. You can check if these symptoms apply to you or you can ask other people. Pregnancy symptoms vary from possible, probable and positive.  Once you experience early pregnancy symptoms, have a pregnancy test at home and see your obstetrician to confirm your assumption.

Severe cramps on one side of the body could be a sign of ectopic pregnancy wherein the embryo has implanted itself in that side of the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. Especially in an ectopic pregnancy one has to be extra careful when you see an early pregnancy signs of stomach because if the fallopian tube bursts internal bleeding will take place and it can be fatal to the mother. The tube can burst when you are well into your third month too.

Some symptoms of miscarriage in ectopic pregnancy can be abdominal pain, sever fatigue, vomiting, unusual bowel movement due to contraction and a very low pulse level caused due to internal bleeding.

Other symptoms of miscarriage in early pregnancy signs of stomach are: heavy bleeding similar to your normal menses, abdominal pain and the stomach feeling tender, continued vaginal spotting or streaking, foul odor and grayish and greenish color in your vaginal discharge, pain or strain felt during bowel movement, feeling of dizziness or  continued bleeding along with discharge.

Facts you should know: In an ectopic pregnancy the baby cannot be saved. If detected well in time the fallopian tube can be saved. However remember women are blessed with two fallopian tubes, so you need not worry too much. A miscarriage is not the end of the world. There are many women who have gone through successful pregnancy and delivery after a miscarriage.

What you should do: Your doctor would have advised an ultra sound. Do it to reassure you that mother and baby are fine. Be in constant touch with your doctor, care taker or midwife and update them on any doubtful early pregnancy signs of stomach so as to rule out miscarriage problems if possible. Eat a healthy diet, take proper rest and practice calming exercise and try to remain in a happy frame of mind.

Causes: Pregnancy enthusiasm causing you to eat excessive and very rich food combined with the slowing down of digestive system during early pregnancy can cause diarrhea. Excessive water intake, unusual exercise routine can also cause diarrhea. Some women have allergic diarrhea due to vitamin tablets which will usually stop if you change the brand. If you are living in countries which have tropical diseases such as malaria, you have to be careful since these diseases also cause diarrhea.

Non-typhoid salmonella can induce trans-placental infection of the embryo and this will result in the mother having diarrhea. This is accompanied with cramps, mild fever and pain in the abdomen indicating gastroenteritis. A stool test can confirm this infection and antibiotics are given to treat this early pregnancy signs diarrhea.

Another cause for diarrhea is Giardia lamblia which is caused through contaminated water and contaminated food. They can also spread through close contact with an infected person like children in play school. With current technology a stool test can confirm this infection.

If there is severe and continued diarrhea a sigmoidoscopy can be done to confirm cause of diarrhea. Any inflammation or infection in digestive and bowel movement organs can be diagnosed with this technique and any internal bleeding or lesion can also be detected.

HELLP syndrome can reveal various symptoms other than early pregnancy signs diarrhea. They are jaundice, aches and pain in the shoulder and neck, unusual fatigue, tendency to vomit, early morning nausea, vision change, recurring headaches, gastric pain, tending to bleed etc. These symptoms are more likely in the latter half of pregnancy term and can be associated with unstable blood pressure, presence of protein in the urine and swelling in the urinary bladder.

Precautionary measures: Whatever the cause of diarrhea make it a point to see your gynecologist to avoid any major issues. Diarrhea causes dehydration and continued diarrhea can even cause renal shut down which is not at all good for the mother or the baby. Hence at the first early pregnancy signs of diarrhea see your DOCTOR and get a stool test done to diagnose cause of diarrhea and to take proper treatment.

Passing Urine frequently: The number of times you urinate per day increases and this is one of the early pregnancy signs in first week. This happens earlier then the missed menses, just less than two weeks after your body temperature raises indicating ovulation. The hormone HCG or human chorionic gonadotropin produced in the body after successful conception leads to increase in frequency of urination.

Rise in body temperature: Your basal body temperature increases during ovulation and normally comes down after ovulation and if there is no conception. However, if your body temperature continues to remains high through the time when you would normally have your menses, then it is indicative of early pregnancy signs in first week.

Miss in menstrual cycle: This of course is one of the common signs of pregnancy. However, even this very obvious pregnancy sign cannot be conclusive since a miss in the menstrual cycle can happen due to health issues, stress or anxiety levels, place change, hormonal imbalance and drastic change in food intake. But for a person who has very regular menses this could be a positive sign.

Unusual fatigue: Fatigue as an early pregnancy sign in first week is a little difficult to recognize since fatigue can happen due to heavy workload or other exhaustive chores. Fatigue is also caused due to differences in hormone levels and goes away once the body gets used to increase in hormone production.

Cramps: The contraction and relaxing of the uterus during early pregnancy can cause cramps and anything mild like movement and even exercises can cause cramps.

Breast tenderness: The breast feeling tender, sore and heavy are one of the early pregnancy signs in first week.  The areolas or the place around the nipples become dark and the tiny mounds around the nipples grow slightly larger and the nipple itself becomes very sensitive to touch.

Most of these early pregnancy signs in first week are caused due to change in hormone levels and most of them disappear once the body gets used to the change. As I said these signs are inconclusive and it is better to take pregnancy tests. A blood test can be accurate as early as within 10 days and urine test can be correct within 2 weeks of conception. The test can be repeated after a few days if it shows up negative the first time. However these tests just like the pregnancy signs are not totally dependable and it is better to see a gynecologist.

This symptom sets in about a month after conception and lingers till the end of the third month. This unusual feeling disappears after that though the breasts still feel different and a little heavier than normal. For some women the soreness lingers till the end of pregnancy.

Facts about breast tenderness: Breast tenderness in early pregnancy is definitely a sign of pregnancy for many women and is felt earlier than a missed menstrual cycle. However for some women breast tenderness is a symptom of onset of menses and for them this sign may go unnoticed until the missed menses occur.

During this time the breasts are very tender and extremely sensitive to touch. Even clothing like tight tops or bra feels uncomfortable. For women who are well endowed the breasts become heavier and any physical exercise can be exhausting. Even walking up a flight of stairs can make them breathless and tired. Sleeping on the stomach becomes impossible during this time.  Touching or feeling of breasts or nipples during sexual intercourse is best avoided since the pain it causes may result in the female partner not enjoying the sex. But, do understand that while this can be uncomfortable and painful breast tenderness in early pregnancy is very normal.

Causes: Bodily functions and many parts of the body undergo a lot of change during pregnancy. Breasts become tender, swollen and heavy, pelvic portion expands and you put on weight. All these are caused due to increased production of hormones progesterone and estrogen. The increased levels of hormones allows increased blood flow in all parts of the body especially organs connected to reproduction and motherhood.

There is growth in the breast of milk ducts and cells which produce milk. As these changes take place layers of fat get deposited beneath the breast and tissues in the breast will develop and grow and change the shape of the breast.

Sensations and changes: An itchy feeling in the breast accompanied by tingling and throbbing sensation. The size of the beast increases by one or two cup sizes, nipple becomes extra sensitive, heavy feeling of the breast, sometimes burning sensation and very sensitive during sex. These are some of the changes felt in breast tenderness in early pregnancy.

Some Breast Care Tips: Do not wear anything but cotton bras. Buy larger sizes to suit the growth or have them custom made for you. Try not to wear wired bras and try to sleep with a bra on for supporting the breast. Wash your breasts with warm water for soothing effect and if possible soak yourself in warm water for sometime for overall benefit. Remember that breast tenderness in early pregnancy is quite common and you just have to take some special care until your term is over.

Types of bleeding: Bleeding when pregnant phenomenon is different in different women. Some have the bleeding experience just once, some have vaginal spotting  on and off, some have streaks of blood, and some experience menses type of bleeding. Whatever the type, it is better to consult your doctor since bleeding when pregnant is an indication of threatened miscarriage in the first and second trimester and in the third trimester it is indicative of internal hemorrhage.  Especially women who have blood which is Rh negative like blood group O- or A- should immediately see the doctor.

Causes of bleeding: During the process of implantation of the zygote/embryo on the lining inside the uterus some amount of blood is ejected out through the vagina as vaginal spotting or vaginal streaking. For safety’s sake you have to inform your doctor. However this kind of spotting usually stops in a day or two. This specific bleeding when pregnant looks either like fresh blood or if it is mixed with the mucus it will be light pink in color.

Menstrual type bleeding: Some women experience bleeding during the same time as their usual menstrual cycle. So this will coincide with first month, two months and three months into pregnancy. This bleeding when pregnant which is called breakthrough bleeding is also accompanied by the other menstrual symptoms such as back ache, cramps, pelvic heaviness, breast heaviness etc. The difference will be that the bleeding will not be as heavy as the normal bleeding. This bleeding takes place because of low production of hormones which not sufficient enough to stop bleeding. However by the end of the third month the placenta starts producing hormones in plenty and the bleeding stops. But in some unusual cases women have bleeding throughout their entire term under the constant supervision of their gynecologist and still have healthy babies. These are freaks of nature.

Generally bleeding when pregnant accompanied by other symptoms such as severe back ache, cramping of muscles, contracting sensation, sever fatigue etc are indicative of impending miscarriage. Some women also have the feeling of not being pregnant any more. This is mainly intuitive and most times right. The feeling of nausea, vomiting and breast tenderness also disappears. But these feelings can never be conclusive. So a medical opinion has to be sought. Others have bleeding but do not feel the loss of fetus and continue to have nausea and other symptoms of pregnancy. Both cases are normal and possible.  Doctor’s opinion and an ultra sound are advised in such cases for confirmation and reassurance.