The feeling of pregnancy disappeared 6 weeks 3 days. The first signs of pregnancy in the early stages

The 6th week of pregnancy means the beginning of the second calendar month of the new state of the woman. It seems that before the birth of a child is still so far away - more than six months! However, many women have no time to think about it. After all future baby actively developing, and your own body constantly requires attention!

We consider the term

From a medical point of view, the sixth week is a little over a month from the first day of the last menstruation. This calculation of the term is called obstetric. There is an embryonic method of counting - from the moment of the alleged ovulation. Usually it comes in the middle of the cycle. Therefore, the embryonic period lags behind the obstetric one by two weeks. The sixth week from conception (from ovulation) is the eighth obstetric week.

And if the menstruation of a woman was not regular? This happens against the background of the abolition of hormonal contraceptives, certain diseases or individual characteristics of the body. Then the doctor will calculate the term differently. For example, by the size of the fetus (measured by ultrasound). Or by the first movement of the fetus - if a woman is preparing to become a mother for the first time, this will happen at about 20 weeks (ie, movement).

Why do doctors need such precision? They must calculate the EDD - the expected date of birth. It will be calculated later maternity leave and issued sick leave.

Mom and baby at 6 weeks: what's going on?

The future baby continues to develop rapidly. The sensations of each woman in the 6th obstetric week are individual. In some cases, expectant mothers are just learning about their new condition. One feels great, but at the same time she worries: where is the toxicosis? Another is already struggling with morning sickness. Depending on how you feel and your appetite, you may experience slight weight gain or loss.

Confirmation of pregnancy

There are four main methods to help you determine the new state. You can do a pharmacy test, take a blood test for hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) or undergo an ultrasound scan.

The test will certainly show two stripes. HCG is one of the hormones of pregnancy, so its increased content in the blood is a clear confirmation. An ultrasound scanner will show a tiny embryo. It will look like a light dot or comma on a dark background of the uterine cavity.

A gynecological examination will also say yes. At the sixth obstetric week, the doctor will definitely feel a slightly grown uterus, in which a small life is intensively developing.

However, the belly of the expectant mother looks the same as before. A barely noticeable thickening can be seen only in very thin women or in those who have recently gained a little weight.

Fetal development

Your baby is like

What does the future baby look like?

The largest parts of the body are the head and torso. The arms and legs are tiny processes with tubercles-fingers. The size of the fetus (more precisely, the embryo) at the 6th obstetric week reaches 4 mm, weight - up to 2 g. And here is how its development goes:

the limbs gradually lengthen, knee and elbow bends are outlined;
fingers grow a little;
cartilaginous structures develop, that is, future bones;
the formation of the brain begins, the bone marrow is in its infancy;
the external genitalia are barely marked;
the inner ear begins to develop;
the thymus (thymus gland), the most important organ of immunity, is formed;
lungs, heart, liver, stomach and pancreas continue to develop;
the neural tube becomes the embryonic nervous system;
muscle tissue is still developing rapidly.

The tiny heart regularly counts about 140 beats per minute. Is it a lot or a little? There is such a law in nature - the smaller the heart of a living being, the faster it beats. Therefore, such a “pulse” in the embryo is in the order of things. So far, only a specialist can determine the heartbeat during an ultrasound scan.

By the way, the baby has a tiny tail. This is like a reminder that we are all children of Nature (after all, many living creatures on Earth have tails). A little later, the tail will pull inward and become the tip of the spine.

And here is a new miracle - the placenta develops, the umbilical cord is formed. The baby is no longer pressed tightly against the wall of the fetal egg. He swims freely in the amniotic fluid and makes his first movements. But mom will not be able to feel it very soon. But she feels a lot more.

Toxicosis of pregnant women

At the 6th obstetric week, many “get acquainted” with this condition. The most common symptoms of toxicosis:

Nausea in the morning or during the day. Every expectant mother can have “her own” time.
Vomit. Not every bout of nausea ends with it. Normally, the body rejects food in this way. If you drink a large number of fluids, it can also lead to stomach cramps and vomiting.
Changing food habits. Favorite food suddenly begins to cause disgust, and some foods, on the contrary, you want to eat and eat endlessly. Such quirks can be multiple: today “pulls” for sauerkraut, and tomorrow you want salted fish. Sometimes the expectant mother becomes an unbearable capricious, because food desires are sometimes unbearable.
A woman's sense of smell can be sharply aggravated. At the same time, many smells cause a feeling of rejection, they can even throw up.

All these signs indicate increased work of hormones. Toxicosis of pregnant women is not a disease, but a special condition. But if a pregnant woman tolerates it with great difficulty, you need to see a doctor. What to pay attention to?

The body rejects any food during the day.
Vomiting occurs not only after eating, but also after drinking.
Vomiting and / or nausea practically does not go away.
Significant weakness develops from lack of nutrition.

Other indicators

Even without toxicosis at the 6th obstetric week, the expectant mother is full of various experiences that are associated with her pregnancy.

Physical sensations (not counting morning sickness) and signs/symptoms of pregnancy may include:

drowsiness at any time of the day;
constant feeling of fatigue;
frequent inability to concentrate;
feeling of lack of air;
increased sensitivity of the nipples, their darkening;
salivation and slight runny nose without a cold;
more frequent urge to urinate;
the skin may become more loose and problematic (pimples appear);
swelling and even tingling of the mammary glands.

Some women notice that they perceive cold or heat differently. Changes may vary. For example, even in the light summer heat, everything around seems like a red-hot oven. And if it’s cold outside, then the expectant mother doesn’t “warm up” in any way - she’s not cold anyway. It happens the other way around: at any time of the year you always want to wrap yourself up properly.

Emotional signs:

mood swings from euphoria to depression;
hypersensitivity (not the most touching movie causes a stream of tears);
feeling that there is a conspiracy of misunderstanding around, a feeling of alienation.

The expectant mother continually asks: “Why is this happening?” There is only one answer: pregnancy hormones are to blame. They literally flooded the female blood and rage there in full force. Their job is to save the future baby, reconcile it with the mother's body. This will have to endure. However, there are also worrying signs. If they appear, you may need to see a doctor.

What to look out for - abdominal pain and discharge

Pulls the stomach

Expectant mothers often note that their stomach seems to be pulling. If this feeling is barely noticeable, you should not worry. It may be due to the gradual internal tension of the uterine ligaments.

And yet, the gestation period of 6 weeks is an unsafe time. So the expectant mother needs to carefully listen to herself. If the stomach still hurts for real and the pain intensifies in the evening, there is cause for alarm. Especially if smearing brown discharge appears from time to time. These could all be signs of a miscarriage or missed pregnancy.

If the stomach hurts not below, but above, on the right or left, the doctor may suspect ectopic pregnancy. In this case, the woman should receive qualified assistance as soon as possible.

Allocations

There are no obvious reasons for concern if the spotting is one-time and very insignificant. They may appear for a while. But the doctor must know about them.

Real bleeding, similar to menstruation, is the most dangerous and signals the threat of a miscarriage.

Small, light vaginal discharge is safe and means normal secretion of the mucous membranes. You will have to go to the doctor in several cases:

too much mucus;
highlighting a pronounced yellow color;
it is rather not about mucus, but about “cottage cheese”;
discharge has an unpleasant odor.

Similar symptoms mean possible inflammatory or infectious processes. They are unfavorable for the unborn baby, therefore, they require observation and treatment.

Complications

Every expectant mother wants an easy pregnancy and a successful birth. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

Miscarriage is the rejection of the embryo by the body. Some causes of this complication are genetic and do not depend on the woman. Sometimes a miscarriage can be the result of the negligence of the expectant mother - for example, when she goes to the sauna or starts home repairs.
Ectopic pregnancy - this is the fixation of the fetus “out of place”. In this case, there is only one way out - an artificial interruption in an operative way. Now, after such operations, a woman can still have children, but an attempt is allowed to be made no earlier than six months later.
Fading pregnancy - this is the cessation of the development of the embryo without its rejection. Then the main medical measures will be aimed at ridding the woman of the dead embryo. This is usually done by stimulating uterine contractions.
Artificial termination of pregnancy, or abortion, does not apply to complications. This happens if the pregnancy is unwanted and the woman decides not to have a baby. By medical standards, it's not too late. It is only important that a woman go for an abortion with full awareness of the responsibility for her decision.

To experience the joys of future motherhood, a woman needs to follow a number of recommendations. The main ones are about nutrition. It is also important to pay attention to your health and life in general.

Nutrition

The main signs of "pregnant" food:

benefit for mother and baby;
good absorption by the body;
availability.

Meat should not be fatty.
Fish, on the contrary, it is advisable to buy fatty varieties - it contains important food acids.
Approximately one third of the food should consist of fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as dried fruits.
Dairy and sour-milk products should be in the diet of the expectant mother every day.
It is advisable to consume porridge daily.
Products don't have to be "fast". Cereals in bags, noodles in boxes and powdered potatoes in jars should be a thing of the past.
If the products require heat treatment, it is better to steam or bake.
If possible, canned, smoked and spicy foods should be avoided.
The strength and amount of tea and natural coffee will have to be reduced.

Not every dish embodies all the advantages. Somewhere a compromise is needed. If you want fresh mushrooms in winter (accessibility point), you will most likely have to get by with frozen ones. And when the body with horror “refuses” steam trout and demands canned tuna, will it be easy to resist?

The absolute waiver only applies to alcohol. Even a small dose of alcohol can cause serious pathologies embryo development.

With toxicosis, the first morning meal is best done without getting out of bed.

Mom and baby health

Taking care of your own health is now especially important for a woman. Just a few simple rules help avoid problems.

Crowds should be avoided, especially during epidemics of viral and other infections.
X-ray examinations are not allowed.
It is advisable not to use household chemicals with a high ammonia content ( ammonia) and chlorine.
I need to quit smoking urgently.
Medicines - only allowed for pregnant women and only as directed by a doctor.
Avoiding direct contact with pets is important to avoid possible exposure to toxoplasmosis. Adults can tolerate this disease and not even notice it, and it is extremely dangerous for the embryo.
It is advisable to visit a doctor, confirm the uterine pregnancy and undergo the first general and specific tests. The doctor will prescribe a urine test, a vaginal smear, and blood tests for a number of infections and diseases. In addition, the specialist recommends vitamins for pregnant women and folic acid, which is very important for the proper development of the unborn baby.

Special way of life

All actions, all behavior of a woman should take into account her special condition.

With constant fatigue, it is better not to go to visits and / or noisy events.
Emotions - only positive! It is important not to succumb to negativity and bouts of bad mood.
The sex life of future parents does not need to be changed if it still brings convenience to both. But if something bothers the expectant mother in intimate life, the problem needs to be solved. Do not be silent about discomfort and be afraid to offend your partner. Only trust and frankness will help establish a new sexual rhythm. There is one important point A: Rough, aggressive sex can cause miscarriage.
It is better to refuse to watch bloody action films, dramas with violent scenes and “horror films”. Against the background of hormonal changes, the expectant mother can survive the most natural stress, and the embryo will suffer. After all, a real impulse of fear, negativity and hopelessness will come to him through the blood of his mother.
If before a woman did not observe the daily routine, it's time to start. A measured lifestyle will help defeat both chronic fatigue and toxicosis.

To whom and how to report pregnancy?

In the next few weeks, the expectant mother will face the question more than once: to whom and when to tell about her new condition? And how do you report it?

The first on the list will, of course, be the father of the child. How exactly he finds out about the onset of pregnancy, each woman must decide for herself. It could be romantic dinner or almost businesslike. In one old film, an artist wife literally played a prank on her husband: she painted him with a huge “pregnant” belly. It is only important to remember that the words “oh, we flew with you” give off a very frivolous attitude towards the future appearance of a baby in the family.

Perhaps the future father was already aware of the delay in menstruation of his beloved woman, and therefore he himself will ask her about the results of the test or analyzes.

Let the older children (if they already exist), potential grandparents and other relatives find out about everything when the future parents are prepared for this.

The employer should be aware of the employee's pregnancy as early as possible if the woman has harmful and / or difficult working conditions. She is entitled to a better working environment. But if there is nowhere to hurry, you can wait a bit - the tummy will not appear soon.

The sixth week of pregnancy will not be a difficult time if the expectant mother takes care of herself and her baby.

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Today on the Internet you can find a lot of articles that promise to reveal "33 signs of pregnancy at the most early dates” or “determine the sex of the child a week after conception.” Sane women perceive such information with skepticism, because the vast majority of such articles have nothing to do with the truth. But the question nevertheless remains open - how to determine pregnancy at the earliest possible date and is it possible to do this at all?

In this material, we will consider this topic in detail and try to find an honest and truthful answer to each of the women's questions about the early diagnosis of an “interesting situation”.

How does it start?

In most cases, an interesting and amazing period of the birth of a new life passes by a woman, she simply does not notice it. The majority begins to suspect something only when the next menstruation does not occur. Indeed, medicine considers a delay in menstruation as the very first, but still an indirect sign of pregnancy.

The delay can be caused not only by pregnancy, but also by cycle disorders, hormonal disruptions, inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs and a host of other reasons.

Women who are really looking forward to the onset of pregnancy, plan it, try to "get" in a favorable period for conception, on the contrary, "listen" to any changes in their body throughout the second half of the cycle. Looking for symptoms and signs for them sometimes turns into an almost manic idea.

In order to take this issue more calmly and sensibly, one should have a good idea of how conception occurs and when, in principle, the first signs of an “interesting situation” may appear.

Fertilization of an oocyte (ovum) is possible only for one day during the whole month. And the name of this day is ovulation. The egg becomes available for male germ cells only after leaving the burst follicle and about 24 hours after this “event”. Spermatozoa at the time of ovulation may already be in the woman's genital tract (if sex was a couple of days before) or reach the oocyte within a day after the female cell leaves the follicle in the ovary (if sex occurred on the day of ovulation or during the day).

There are no other fertile "windows" in the female cycle. The only exception is the rare case of the production of two eggs at once, one of which comes out earlier and the other later. In this case, the second one can be fertilized, and then the conception will take place much later than the calendar calculations.

The spermatozoon, after penetrating the shells of the egg, begins to give it its DNA information. This is how a zygote begins to form, consisting of 50% of the paternal genetic material, and 50% of the maternal. Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube. From there, the zygote begins its journey to the uterus just a few hours after fertilization.

The egg itself cannot move, it is “helped” by the villi that cover the inside of the fallopian tube, as well as contractions of the tube walls that are imperceptible to the woman. Along the way, the zygote enlarges, cleaves, and becomes a blastocyst. On the 6-8th day after ovulation (not after sexual intercourse!) the blastocyst descends into the uterine cavity.

This is where the baby will spend the next nine calendar months. But for this, the blastocyst must first successfully attach itself to the uterine wall. While she "traveled" through the tube and its mouth, the hormone progesterone began to be produced in the woman's body. It was he who launched the first changes in the structure of the uterine endometrium. The inner membranes of the reproductive organ became loose, more filled with blood.

Implantation occurs within a few hours - the fetal egg, due to the enzymes contained in the membranes, can partially dissolve the endometrial cells and literally "infiltrate" or "grow" into it. Chorionic cells immediately begin to perform two important functions: they provide a connection between the fetal egg and the uterus, maternal blood flow, and also produce and release a special substance into the female bloodstream - chorionic gonadotropic hormone (hCG). HCG promotes additional production of progesterone. It turns out a vicious circle.

Theoretically, a woman can notice the first sensations at any stage of the advancement of the fetal egg and its implantation, but they cannot be called specific. Rather, they will be associated with an increase in progesterone levels, and a week after conception - with an increase hCG levels. Therefore, the answer to the question of whether it is possible to feel pregnancy so early is not so easy to find. Theoretically, it is possible, but in practice, a rare representative of the fair sex has such a high sensitivity.

Feelings before delay

First impressions are always subjective. If a woman really wants to be pregnant, then she quite often wishes for reality and simply “thinks up” symptoms for herself. Sometimes signs of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are mistaken for early signs pregnancies (they really are very, very similar!).

It should be noted that premenstrual syndrome is not inherent in all women, and therefore the appearance of unusual sensations in them usually does not go unnoticed.

As already mentioned, the first signs before the delay of menstruation can begin at any time. Progesterone, the level of which in the blood rises within an hour and a half after ovulation, begins to prepare the female body for pregnancy even before fertilization itself takes place. It relaxes uterine smooth muscles, preventing uterine contractions. It suppresses maternal immunity so that it does not reject the emerging new life, because for the immune system, the embryo is half alien (it has 50% of the genetic material of a man, which is alien to the woman’s body, the immune system “does not know” it).

Progesterone already in the first days after implantation begins to "work" as a "caretaker", increasing the female appetite in order to create reserves of fat and glucose for the growth and development of the baby "for a rainy day". Progesterone helps to maintain pregnancy, which is why, if it is deficient in the body, implantation may not take place, and if the fetal egg still manages to gain a foothold, with a high degree of probability it will be rejected and die in the shortest possible time.

An increase in the level of progesterone, and after implantation - and chorionic gonadotropin, leaves an imprint on the work of all organs and systems of the female body at the biochemical level. Therefore, even before the delay, the appearance of the following symptoms and signs is quite realistic.

Fatigue

Fatigue without apparent reason- a consequence of the increased work of the body in conditions of a changed hormonal background, energy costs become higher. Such a sign may appear as early as 6-7 days after ovulation.

Signs of a cold

Signs of a cold - runny nose, nasal congestion without snot, shortness of breath, general malaise. These signs are a consequence of the inhibitory effect of progesterone on the woman's immune system. In addition, progesterone slightly retains fluid in the tissues, which is why a runny nose appears, which is called physiological rhinitis of pregnant women.

This condition can be distinguished from a real cold or viral infection by the absence of high temperature, runny nasal discharge, cough.

From the point of view of biochemical processes, such a symptom may appear when the concentration of progesterone reaches a fairly high level, that is, not the next day after conception, but only after 8-10 days.

Sleep disturbance

In other words, insomnia or increased sleepiness. Normal sleep is disturbed not only by progesterone, which affects certain receptors of the nervous system in a completely unpredictable and unexpected way, but also by a special center in the cerebral cortex - the “pregnancy center”. This is a temporary impulse center that appears after fertilization and disappears after childbirth. Its task is to regulate all the nervous and physiological processes that are somehow connected with the period of gestation.

It is the work of this center that in some pregnant women a little later leads to the development of toxicosis of the first trimester. Before the delay of menstruation, the new center of the brain does not yet interfere with the "neighbors" - the vomiting center, the center of thermoregulation and others, but it is already beginning to declare itself. This manifests itself in the violation of some nerve connections, which causes difficulty falling asleep, jerky and restless sleep at night, frequent awakenings.

Sometimes the reaction of the body to the appearance of a new center in the cerebral cortex is the opposite - a woman begins to fall asleep in any position of the body, anywhere and at any time, if she is left alone for at least a while. Sleep disorders can appear as early as 4-5 days after conception.

mood swings

Mood swings are a very difficult symptom to self-diagnose. Most women and outside of pregnancy in the second phase of the menstrual cycle are not very balanced. But if fertilization did take place, then the first symptoms of emotional “swings” can appear only after implantation, when the hCG hormone begins to be produced. In combination with progesterone, it has an overwhelming effect on the central nervous system of a woman.

By nature, this effect was conceived to save the life of the embryo, because excessive emotional and mental "outbursts" can harm the development of offspring at any stage of pregnancy. In practice, most often it looks like this: a woman becomes unstable, her mood changes from sadness to joy, she is easily irritated and becomes slightly absent-minded and forgetful.

This symptom can also occur during PMS, but the mechanism of mood swings during PMS will be slightly different - exclusively progesterone. A woman with PMS is more irritable and even aggressive. If pregnancy occurs, then tearfulness, resentment, aggression are more often observed - a rarity.

A woman may begin to feel the first tangible changes in her mood on the 10-11th day after ovulation, if the pregnancy has taken place.

Feeling of heaviness in the stomach

Usually a woman believes that the matter is in yesterday's dinner or today's breakfast, that the cause of a slight and barely noticeable feeling of fullness in the stomach is gas formation. But a trip to the toilet and even an enema do not get rid of this strange feeling. The fact is that under the influence of progesterone, the uterus and ovaries begin to fill with blood more intensively. This creates a feeling of "fullness".

Such a symptom can only appear when the blood flow becomes more intense, and this will happen after the introduction of the fetal egg into the functional layer of the endometrium of the uterus.

Often, women notice this symptom only 12-14 days after ovulation, that is, by the beginning of the delay. It is often mistakenly interpreted as a harbinger of the onset of menstruation.

Tingling in the uterus

Medicine can explain these sensations only by the softening effect that the same hormone progesterone has on the endometrium and muscles of the female reproductive organ. However, in some women, tingling may be present, while in others this symptom will not appear. This rather subjective symptom can theoretically appear sporadically on any day of the second phase of the menstrual cycle with completed conception, starting from about 3-4 days after ovulation.

Headache

Regular headaches can begin after the implantation of the fetal egg in the uterus. Most women note that the head hurts for a short time, usually in the evening or in the morning. The pain goes away as suddenly as it started. The reason lies in the changed hormonal balance.

Sensitivity of the mammary glands

There are women who, by the condition of their breasts, can almost accurately determine whether they should wait for “critical days” this month or go to the pharmacy for a pregnancy test. But this is only possible if a woman knows the characteristics of her body well and has become pregnant more than once. For most of the fair sex, the "language" of the mammary glands is not entirely clear.

Let's say right away - all changes in the mammary gland are hormone-dependent. This means that this is how the gland reacts to the increase in progesterone in the second phase of the menstrual cycle, regardless of whether pregnancy has occurred. However, during pregnancy, the balance of other hormones will change already in the early stages. For example, the level of prolactin will change hardly perceptibly for diagnosis. Therefore, quite often, women note that not necessarily painful sensations in the chest, but rather unusual ones, may indicate pregnancy.

If in the usual cycles for menstruation the breasts began to ache, in the "pregnant" cycle the mammary glands can be surprisingly calm and painless. If usually the chest did not bother much before menstruation, then it can be assumed that increased pain may not indicate pregnancy.

Such a symptom should not be expected before the end of the cycle, that is, 10-13 days after ovulation.

Heartburn, constipation, frequent urination

Usually, such symptoms appear later than in the second phase of the menstrual cycle, but in some cases, it is with such unpleasant manifestations that the woman's body reacts to an increase in the concentration of progesterone.

Increased body temperature

When pregnancy occurs after implantation, women quite often note that in the afternoon their body temperature may rise slightly - up to 37.0-37.5 degrees. There is a feeling of chills or heat, mild headaches. This is a consequence of the suppression of the immune defense of the female body, such “attacks” will pass as soon as the body fully adapts to the new state, that is, approximately by the middle of the second month of pregnancy.

Salivation

This is a fairly common sign of pregnancy at the very beginning. And it, despite the strangeness of the wording, is quite easy to identify. A symptom manifests itself in the form of uncontrolled salivation during sleep.

A woman may notice that the edge of the pillow is wet in the morning. The symptom has a completely scientific explanation - the work of the new center of the cerebral cortex "infringes" on the work of the center responsible for the production of saliva. Quite often, such a sign indicates an onset and developing pregnancy.

implantation bleeding

This symptom is devoted to a huge number of reviews and entries of women on thematic forums, and therefore we decided to consider it separately from others. Indeed, unusual discharge about a week after ovulation can be quite informative in terms of early diagnosis of an “interesting situation”.

From the point of view of official medicine and science, at the time of implantation, when a part of the endometrium into which the blastocyst is implanted is destroyed, a slight bleeding is quite possible, which is called implantation bleeding. On the physical level, a woman may feel slight pulling pains in the lower back on the day of implantation. They can be called pains very conditionally, rather, it's just a slight discomfort.

On the daily sanitary napkin scanty, scanty discharge may be found. Sometimes they are just a few drops. The color will be due to the presence of some blood in the vaginal secretion - pink, yellowish, creamy, brown. There is usually no scarlet blood during implantation.

Implantation bleeding stops literally after a few hours, in extreme cases it lasts no more than a day. And this is its difference from the premature onset of menstruation, for which this symptom is usually taken. By the way, according to statistics, only 35-45% of women have such a symptom. In most cases, implantation does not manifest itself in any way.

You should know that implantation bleeding is not dangerous for the development of pregnancy. Implantation itself does not guarantee a successful pregnancy. Sometimes a fertilized egg is rejected immediately after implantation or stops developing within a few days. This may be due to diseases of the woman, chromosomal or genetic defects of the embryo, in which its further growth is impossible, as well as a host of other factors, not all of which can be explained by medicine.

The successful development of the fetus will be indicated by a two-fold increase in the level hCG hormone, which will occur every two days from the moment of implantation. Below we describe how this can be determined.

Changes in appearance

From the point of view of medicine, external changes in a woman should not occur before the delay. But examples from a rich female personal experience, generously published by the fair sex on the Internet, say the opposite. Since women planning a pregnancy, and especially those who have been planning it for a long time and so far to no avail, have learned to “listen” to changes in themselves, certain groups of complaints about external changes are quite often noted already during the first week after conception.

Such changes most often include a slight swelling of the face, which appears before the delay. It is physiologically associated with fluid retention in tissues, which is caused by the hormone progesterone. However, slight swelling can also be observed in non-pregnant women in the second half of the menstrual cycle, especially a few days before the start of the next menstruation, also due to an increased concentration of progesterone.

Acne of varying intensity often appears about 5-6 days after ovulation. It has an endocrine origin and appears in most women even before the delay. However, it should be understood that acne can have many other causes that are in no way related to pregnancy.

Many women note that they began to look better, a blush appeared on their cheeks, a perky gleam appeared in their eyes. And everyone around usually notices it, makes compliments. The blush on the cheeks is associated with increased blood volume and increased vascular permeability, which are thus affected by the same pregnancy hormone - progesterone.

In women suffering from chronic hemorrhoids, after conception, there may be an exacerbation of the piquant problem with varicose veins of the hemorrhoidal veins. For many women, the manifestation of thrush occurs as the first sign, because immunity is reduced, which gives the fungi the opportunity to begin to multiply in more comfortable conditions for themselves.

Thrush in any case needs treatment, regardless of whether pregnancy has occurred or not.

The most ambiguous of the described symptoms is cystitis. Many women note that emptying the bladder becomes painful and unpleasant even a few days before the date of the next menstruation. Cystitis, like thrush, is caused by a decrease in immunity due to the "fault" of an increased concentration of progesterone.

When the immune defense weakens, pathogenic bacteria, including those that have entered the urethra from the rectum, are activated, which causes all women the well-known signs of cystitis - pain when urinating, frequent trips to the toilet, discomfort in the crotch.

Symptoms after delay

Delay is in itself a very bright and characteristic sign of pregnancy. After a delay, there is usually no need to look for any signs of an “interesting situation” in yourself, because laboratory diagnostics of pregnancy is already becoming available.

In the first week after the start of the delay in women who did not feel anything unusual before it, no significant difference in well-being is noticed. If the first early signs were felt a week earlier, after a delay they may intensify.

Toxicosis

As a rule, in the second week after the start of the delay, and it already corresponds to the 5-6th week of pregnancy, early toxicosis may appear. It can be both moderate and quite pronounced. There are also lucky ones who do not know what toxicosis is in principle.

Whether there will be toxicosis or not depends on the age of the woman, on the state of her immunity, genetic predisposition. The mechanisms for the development of toxicosis are not well understood, but the immune explanation of what is happening seems to be the most plausible. Until the moment when a young placenta is formed, and it usually begins to function at the 12-14th week of pregnancy, the woman's body tries to "get used" to the new "tenant", as well as to the new, enhanced mode of operation of all organs and systems.

Most often, toxicosis is manifested by nausea, vomiting, intolerance to smells that previously gave pleasure, intolerance to certain types of food, certain foods. Also, toxicosis can be accompanied by exacerbations of allergic reactions, if a woman has a predisposition to them, which once again proves the immune factor of toxicosis.

Heaviness in the lower abdomen

Almost all women in the second week after the delay note that it becomes uncomfortable to sit with a straight back for a long time - the heaviness in the lower abdomen interferes. The uterus begins to grow, while the changes in its size are still minimal, but already differ from the sizes characteristic of a woman outside the state of pregnancy, in addition, the blood supply to the pelvic organs increases.

The state of the mammary glands is changing

They begin to increase in size, the sensitivity to touch the nipples becomes aggravated, the areola may become slightly darker. Some women note that a bluish venous network on the mammary glands becomes noticeable. Multiparous women, especially those who have breastfed their first child for a long time, may release a few drops of colostrum when pressing on the nipple.

In general, the signs of pregnancy after the next menstruation has not come cannot be considered clinically characteristic, since delay, fever, cystitis, and soreness of the mammary glands can be manifestations of pathologies that have nothing to do with pregnancy.

When is a diagnosis possible?

Often, around early diagnosis, women make a real hysteria - 4 days after sex on the day of ovulation, they run to the pharmacy, buy a large supply of test strips and start using them every day in the morning and evening in search of the so-called ghost strip (weak second line). Why such actions do not make sense and only harm is easy to understand, given that all tests begin to react only when a sufficiently solid supply of hCG accumulates in the urine.

Chorionic gonadotropin begins to be produced, as we said above, only from the moment of implantation, and therefore Until 7-9 days after ovulation, it makes no sense to use any tests at all. Even ultra-sensitive strips are not able to determine in the urine what is not yet in it.

The first rise in the level of hCG will be two days after implantation, but it will be so small that only a laboratory analysis of the woman's venous blood can fix it. Twice the level of the hormone will grow in another 2 days and will be perfectly determined in the blood. Thus, the most impatient women are recommended to do a blood test at any clinic on the 10-12th day after ovulation (this is the 24-26th day of the cycle). It costs quite inexpensively (about 500-600 rubles), but the accuracy of the result tends to 100%.

The chorionic hormone enters the urine much later than it enters the blood, and therefore test strip manufacturers recommend using home tests only from the first day of the delay, when the level of hCG in the fluid secreted by the kidneys exceeds the sensitivity threshold of the reagent applied to the test strip. The advantage of such tests is availability and low cost, the disadvantage is accuracy.

Quite often, contrary to the assurances of manufacturers, such tests give false positive or false negative results.

After IVF or artificial insemination, test strips are contraindicated in principle, because the protocol most often uses an hCG injection to stimulate ovulation, and traces of the hormone remain in the patient's urine and blood for quite a long time. For such women, the answer to the question of whether there is a pregnancy should not be earlier than 14 days after embryo transfer or intrauterine insemination. During these terms, you can do the first blood test for hCG.

If the test gives a positive result, the woman wants to make sure that it is true. Therefore, it is understandable and natural the desire of the expectant mother to get an ultrasound scan and an appointment with a gynecologist as soon as possible. However, there is no need to rush. Immediately after the delay, neither ultrasound diagnostics nor a doctor of the highest category will be able to answer the question of whether there will be a child.

After natural conception, an ultrasound scan should be done no earlier than 5-6 weeks of pregnancy (this is 3-4 weeks after ovulation or 1-2 weeks after the start of the delay). At this time, the fetal egg will be well visualized, and by the end of the 6th week it will be possible to hear the baby's heartbeat for the first time. With the results of ultrasound, you can go to the antenatal clinic and get up for dispensary registration for pregnancy.

After IVF, the first ultrasound is carried out within a clearly defined timeframe - on the 21st day after the transfer of the embryos into the uterine cavity, a confirmatory diagnosis is made, and on the 28th day after the transfer, a clarifying one. The first shows whether there is a pregnancy at all, how many fetuses are in the uterus, and the second shows whether the embryos are viable, whether they are alive, whether they grow in accordance with the term and whether their heart beats. After that, you can also go to a consultation for registration.

Why rushing to diagnose is bad? Because, soaking the 15th test a week before the delay and not seeing the stripes on it, the woman is nervous and very worried. Stress becomes chronic, specific stress hormones lead to the suppression of the natural production of sex hormones. Such a “diagnosis” can result in the rejection of the fetal egg, an early miscarriage. Sometimes stress is the only reason for unsuccessful IVF or lack of implantation during natural conception.

How to determine the sex of the child?

The sex of the child is predetermined at the time of fertilization. It depends on which type of sperm was able to get to the egg first. If fertilization occurred with a sperm-carrier of the XX genetic set, a girl will be born, if with sperm-XY, a boy will be born. However, sex differences in embryos of different sexes will begin to form only at the 9th week of pregnancy, and until that moment the embryos look exactly the same. Their sex can only be established during IVF, if pre-implantation genetic diagnosis is performed.

Neither before the delay, nor after it, it is not possible to establish who should be born in nine months. However, women stubbornly continue to claim that in some situations they perfectly felt what gender they were carrying a child almost immediately after conception:

Boys' moms say that almost from the very beginning of pregnancy, before the delay or immediately after it, they noticed that their appearance significantly improved, nails and hair became stronger, pimples disappeared. Before the delay, the temperature did not rise, but the sensations of heat almost constantly haunted, while the legs almost always remained cold. The appetite of the boys' mothers began to increase almost from the very beginning of the "interesting situation", meat products and fish prevailed among the taste preferences. There was practically no toxicosis, as well as drowsiness, depressed mood.

The girls' mothers say that already a week after the start of the delay, their appearance changed for the worse - swelling of the face, lips, nose appeared, the skin became paler, sweating increased. In the early stages, body temperature often rose, and the feet and hands were almost always hot to the touch. Morning sickness manifested itself to varying degrees even before the delay or in the first days after it. The mood often changed, actions were distinguished by confusion and lack of logic. There was almost no appetite, or I only wanted something sweet or milky.

Please note that these signs are neither confirmed nor refuted by medicine and science. There is no logical explanation for what is happening. It should be noted that the coincidence of signs with the real sex of the child is observed only in half of the cases. This means that even with a male embryo, a woman can eat chocolates and suffer from toxicosis, and with a girl at an early stage, the expectant mother can feel great and demand herring with onions.

The reaction of the body to pregnancy is purely individual. And it depends only on her how this or that woman will feel the pregnancy, what she will prefer from food, as well as what external signs and for how long she will show up.

Common Questions

In connection with attempts to determine pregnancy at the earliest possible time, women usually have a lot of questions, the answers to which they are looking for, including on the Internet. We tried to choose the most discussed and answer them as truthfully as possible.

The test showed a positive result, but menstruation began

The test strips may be expired, a woman may make mistakes during the test, hCG may be increased in the woman's body due to the growth of a tumor of any localization. All this may be the reason that the test will show a positive or weakly positive result in the actual absence of pregnancy.

Sometimes pregnancy is biochemical in nature, in which implantation will first take place, but then the development of the embryo will be interrupted. The hCG level will be elevated, but menstruation will come after a slight delay. In any case, after positive test from a pharmacy, it is best to do a blood test for chorionic gonadotropic hormone twice with a difference of 2-4 days, in order not only to know about the fact of pregnancy, but also to see that it is developing.

The test showed one thing, and the blood test another

In this case, it all depends on what the blood test showed. It is more accurate, and therefore there are more reasons to trust laboratory research. The reason for the difference in results may lie in incorrect testing at home or in the fact that the rapid test itself was defective or expired.

The test showed a negative result, but menstruation does not come

This situation is possible if the test was carried out too early, when the level of human chorionic gonadotropin in the urine did not reach the concentration necessary for accurate diagnosis. Another option is a test of rights, just a delay is caused by pathologies on the part of the organs of the reproductive system, stress or endocrine disorders.

In case of a delay, it is imperative to repeat the test or do a blood test for hCG.

Basal body temperature does not rise

Women who closely monitor the basal temperature know that at the time of ovulation, it rises, and in the event of conception, it no longer falls, remaining above 37.0 degrees. However, the temperature in the rectum depends on the level of progesterone. Therefore, in some women with insufficient levels of this hormone, the basal temperature even after conception can remain quite low by general standards - 36.6-38.0 degrees. This does not mean that pregnancy cannot be endured. But the threat in the early stages may arise.

If the temperature does not rise on the expected day of ovulation, this may indicate the absence of ovulation in this cycle, an anovulatory cycle. If a woman has no more than 2-3 such “empty” cycles per year, there is nothing to worry about. If more, you need to see a doctor to determine the cause of the violation of the cycle. In anovulatory cycles, conception is impossible.

When can an unwanted pregnancy be terminated?

If it so happens that an early pregnancy is unwanted, women wonder how quickly it can be terminated. It is impossible to do this the next day after receiving positive test results. Conventional abortion can be performed up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, but you must first pass all the tests and get a referral.

Medical abortion can be done earlier, but only after the pregnancy is confirmed by ultrasound data. It is optimal to go to the clinic at 6-7 weeks of pregnancy, have an ultrasound scan and conclude a contract for a medical abortion.

After 8-9 weeks of pregnancy, such termination of pregnancy will be refused by order of the Russian Ministry of Health.

Can I register for pregnancy later?

It is clear that it is too early to register in the first month. But you should not delay with an appeal to a gynecologist. It is best to contact the antenatal clinic 2-3 weeks after the start of the delay. At this time, the doctor will be able to determine pregnancy with a manual examination of the uterus, ultrasound and a blood test for hCG.

The main thing is to catch up to 12 weeks, when the first prenatal screening takes place. However, you should be aware that early registration sometimes helps to identify pathologies and problems that appear before 12 weeks, and this is in the interests of both the child and the mother.

For the first signs of early pregnancy, see the following video.

First signs
Pregnancy by ultrasound

Many women wonder: am I pregnant or not? Especially at first, while pregnancy can be determined using an ultrasound scan or a gynecological examination no earlier than a month after conception. Unfortunately, living 3-4 weeks in ignorance is too painful for many women. Therefore, many of us pay attention to some characteristic signals. In particular, this is a delay in menstruation, an increase in the level of hCG in the blood, frequent urination, toxicosis, changes in the mammary glands, an increase in basal temperature, etc. If you do not have such manifestations or signs of pregnancy have disappeared, then this may be an imaginary pregnancy.

Quite often, those who want to get pregnant and do everything for this, mistakenly feel pregnancy. Such a false pregnancy occurs in four out of a hundred women, mostly in suspicious and easily suggestible women.

What causes a false pregnancy?

– desire or unwillingness to conceive;

- long-term infertility sometimes causes a false pregnancy;

- the feeling that the time allotted for childbearing is running out.

It should be noted that women with false pregnancies generally do not make up these symptoms on purpose, as they believe they are actually pregnant. That is why they have some of the above signs of pregnancy, while they are very similar to the symptoms of real pregnancy.

The most common symptom is a delay in menstruation, or rather weak discharge. These signs appear due to hormonal disorders, so until the false pregnancy passes, it is normal menstrual cycle cannot recover.

There are also signs such as engorgement in the mammary glands, vomiting or nausea.

Diagnosis of a false pregnancy

To determine whether you are pregnant or not, the doctor can during the first examination, or by performing an ultrasound scan. Note that with a false pregnancy there is no placenta in the uterus. The cause of such a pregnancy is quite often a violation of the endocrine system, tumors in the pelvic region, as well as an ectopic pregnancy.

As a rule, after some time, the woman’s body recovers, that is, vomiting and nausea disappear, a strong appetite, and the woman may notice that her signs of pregnancy have disappeared in such cases, she will have to:

- Wait for a real conception - if the pregnancy is desired;

- Rejoice - if this is an unwanted conception.

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How to determine a frozen pregnancy in time?

In each trimester of pregnancy, the growth and development of the fetus depend on many factors (explicit and implicit). Sometimes it happens that an accidental combination of circumstances can lead to a halt in the development of the fetus. This is what in modern medicine is called a frozen pregnancy. How to recognize it?

This pathology has fairly accurate symptoms, so doctors can make a similar diagnosis without much difficulty.

The most important symptom is, of course, that any signs of pregnancy disappear completely. But in no case should you wind yourself up and make such a diagnosis yourself.

If you have any doubts, immediately contact your obstetrician-gynecologist. He will examine you and will do an ultrasound. Only after that the whole picture will become clear: did the child stop in development, or is it just your nerves being naughty.

The most certain symptoms of a missed pregnancy

Unfortunately, in the early stages there are no obvious signs of pregnancy fading. Such a diagnosis can be made after an ultrasound.

A woman may feel that toxicosis, gastronomic whims, pain in the mammary glands, etc. have abruptly stopped. But this does not mean that there is no more pregnancy.

Such a diagnosis can only be made by a gynecologist after an examination and identification of the following symptoms:

The fetus has no heartbeat;
The level of hCG in the blood of a pregnant woman has decreased

Signs of a missed pregnancy in the early stages

Eliminate toxicity. In women suffering from severe toxicosis, this fact will certainly cause unrest. Then you felt bad in the morning, you were sick from pungent odors, and suddenly everything returned to normal. But the second trimester is still quite far away.
Milk glands stop hurting and become softer. These manifestations of a missed pregnancy can be noticed by all women. The chest stops hurting 3-6 days after the death of the fetus.
Bloody issues. This clear sign of a miscarriage may only appear several weeks after the death of the fetus. Sometimes a small brownish discharge may appear, and then disappear. In such cases, women often think they “swept through”, but the fetus no longer develops.
Headache, weakness, fever(above 37.5), mild nausea - these symptoms are a bit similar to toxicosis, but some women observed them already 3-4 weeks after the pregnancy stopped. This is due to the fact that the decay products of the embryo enter the bloodstream.
Decreased basal body temperature- women who are very worried about the unborn baby can continue to measure basal temperature even after pregnancy. Most often, in the first trimester of pregnancy, the temperature stays around 37 degrees, when it fades, it drops sharply, because the body stops producing the hormones necessary for the development of the embryo.

But, unfortunately, not only in the first trimester of pregnancy, the embryo can stop developing, but also on later lines. If we talk about a missed miscarriage, then the risk persists until the 28th week.

Therefore, we will tell you about the signs of a missed pregnancy for more later dates, because every expectant mother should know them.

Symptoms of a missed pregnancy at a later date

Cessation or absence of fetal movements. Usually, women begin to feel the baby's weak tremors at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. It is from this moment that doctors recommend carefully monitoring the frequency of movements of the baby. The ideal option is more than 10 times a day. The number of movements will decrease, maybe only before childbirth, since the child is already large and there is not enough space for him. So, if you don’t feel the baby’s tremors for several hours, urgently go to the hospital. At first, this may be a sign of hypoxia (lack of oxygen), and if urgent measures are not taken, then pregnancy will fade.
The mammary glands have decreased in size, they lost tension, they softened. After intrauterine death of the baby, the mammary glands become soft for 3-6 days. This sign is very informative before the mother begins to feel the baby's movements.
Fetal heartbeat not heard. Of course, this symptom can only be accurately determined by ultrasound. However, after 20 weeks, the doctor can independently check the baby's heartbeat using a special obstetric stethoscope. An independent pregnant woman cannot check this sign in any way.

Not a single specialist will give you exact recommendations on how to identify a missed pregnancy at home. However, if you have any of the above symptoms, visit your OB/GYN. We talked to women who faced a similar problem, and they told us what they began to worry about during a missed pregnancy.

Reviews of women

Masha: In the later stages, the main indicator is the absence of fetal movements. And in the first trimester, only a doctor and ultrasound can determine a missed pregnancy.

Lucy: I went to my doctor when I began to feel very bad, my head constantly hurt, my temperature rose. It was then that I was told this terrible diagnosis of “missed pregnancy”. And poor health, because intoxication of the body has begun.

Lida: The first sign of fading in the early stages is the cessation of toxicosis. Pain in the chest disappears, and it stops swelling. Then there is pain in the lower back and lower abdomen, spotting. Natasha: I had a fading at 11 weeks of pregnancy. Cloudy discharge made me go to the doctor bad smell. And also my body temperature dropped a lot, somewhere up to 36 degrees.

Voronezh

don’t panic, mas, my chest also stopped hurting, and nausea stopped tormenting, I began to feel like before pregnancy. I just run around a little too often, attacks and vigor returned again, my lung spasms were something similar before months, this is normal (this happens to many), the main thing is to monitor the discharge. so that it doesn’t bleed) and that the chest has stopped hurting, it’s normal for many, it starts to hurt in the second or third trimester, everything is very individual. She can’t hurt all 9 months, just like nausea, I think few people she tormented all 9 months.

And don’t cry and don’t be nervous, the baby is growing inside you and everything feels, believe me, everything is fine with you, and the doctor will confirm it !!! don't cry, don't get on your nerves and don't harm your little lapotula

I've been missing before! Then, even later, my stomach pulled for a couple of days, again the uterus grew actively. And that’s all) I’ve been walking without signs for a long time, only my stomach began to round :)

You stop worrying! It's good for you, so the child is good too! Nothing hurts - this is a good sign:) ultrasound very soon! I have to wait another 2-3 weeks for the second one, I don’t panic, it’s just sooooo interesting!

Irina I was on the site July 21, 2014, 09:15 Russia, Dalnegorsk Before that, there was an undeveloped B 3 years ago, an ectopic in February, so I panic about everything, it's just that my nerves are probably already acting up. Well, I will try to think about the good. Olga I was online 1 hour ago Ukraine, Kharkiv, in such cases, you can understand mom's concern .. but try only about the good! and if you are very worried, it’s better to go to the ultrasound at regular intervals, so that it’s calmer) but in general can you find an apparatus with which you can listen to a heart? I don’t remember what it’s called, but some people use these at home…Elena I was online 5 minutes ago Russia, Krasnoyarsk

Everything is fine with you) don’t wind it up) my chest stopped hurting at 11 weeks, only the nipples became sensitive) it stopped feeling sick at 12-13 too) you will soon have the second trimester, and all the ailments go away. Say to yourself constantly: “everything is wonderful with the baby.” Easy pregnancy for you)

Missed pregnancy occurs in women of all ages. This problem arises due to the confluence of numerous factors and circumstances. You can prevent a missed pregnancy by following the advice of your gynecologist and taking care of your health even at the planning stages of conceiving a child. In addition, every woman planning to become a mother should know the signs of fetal fading. Of course, you should not think about this problem all the time and try to find signs of pregnancy fading. In fact, such a pathology is not so common. According to the statistics of medical workers, there is only one case for 176 cases of normal pregnancies. But still, if you know the symptoms of fetal freezing, you can control your condition. What is a frozen pregnancy?

Frozen pregnancy is a pathology of the development of pregnancy, the danger of which most expectant mothers have no idea. A frozen (or not developing) pregnancy is a cessation of the development and growth of the fetus, its complete death. It can occur at all stages of pregnancy. The most common miscarriage occurs in the first trimester. Further development of events can provoke inflammatory processes in the body of a woman and other unpleasant consequences. A frozen pregnancy, the causes of which may be implicit, can definitely pose a serious danger to future offspring. Signs of a missed pregnancy may appear both at the earliest and at a later date. However, of course, the symptoms of a miscarriage in the second trimester are radically different from those in early pregnancy. How to determine a missed pregnancy in time?

Development and correct growth fetus at each stage of pregnancy depends on many explicit and implicit factors. Sometimes some combination of circumstances can lead to a halt in the development of the embryo and its death. This phenomenon is called a frozen pregnancy. The symptoms of a frozen pregnancy are quite accurate, the diagnosis of doctors is not difficult. The most important symptom, of course, is that the signs of a developing pregnancy disappear. However, do not self-diagnose. If you have any suspicions or signs of missed pregnancy, consult a doctor immediately. He will conduct an examination and ultrasound, after which the picture of the course of pregnancy will become clear: are there symptoms of a frozen fetus.

At what stage does a frozen pregnancy occur?

Knowing how a frozen pregnancy manifests itself, a woman can consult a doctor in time and begin immediate treatment. Usually this anomaly manifests itself in the earliest stages of pregnancy. The symptoms of a missed pregnancy in the later stages are different from those that occur in the earlier stages. At the same time, the expectant mother feels great: she has no pain and the slightest discomfort, toxicosis disappears, and a great appetite appears. But the life of the future person inside her has already stopped, and she does not even know about it. Meanwhile, if you have lost the symptoms of pregnancy, you need to urgently consult a doctor.

Frozen pregnancy - symptoms

Often, the first symptoms of a missed pregnancy in the early stages can only be found out at the next scheduled examination by a gynecologist. And this can happen even a few weeks after the onset of the problem, since a frozen pregnancy appears barely noticeable, without obvious signs. And now it turns out that the fetus does not have a heartbeat, its development has stopped. For any mother, this terrible diagnosis is a tragedy. It is difficult to imagine the grief that overwhelms her when she realizes the disaster that has happened. Symptoms of a missed pregnancy in the early and late stages

Frozen pregnancy in the early stages is often not accompanied by any obvious signs. The first "bell", which may indicate the occurrence of problems, may be the sudden cessation of toxicosis, provided that it manifested itself in a woman. In addition, all the obvious symptoms that indicate the presence of pregnancy disappear: a decrease in basal temperature, pain in the mammary glands. As a rule, a woman who is in early pregnancy may not attach importance to these symptoms. Frozen pregnancy at a later date manifests itself in different ways. It can be spotting and pain in the lower abdomen. Similar symptoms indicate the possibility of a miscarriage due to exfoliation of the fetal egg. Signs of a missed pregnancy in the later stages do not go unnoticed by a woman. Frozen pregnancy in the later stages is also characterized by the cessation of the baby's movements. Unfortunately, even experienced gynecologists do not undertake to say how to accurately determine a missed pregnancy at home. The woman's belly may enlarge as before, blood tests may indicate the presence of pregnancy. But, alas, it is not the fetus that develops, but the empty membrane inside. Causes of missed pregnancy in the early stages and later in the development of the fetus

There are many reasons for a missed pregnancy: hormonal disorders in a woman’s body, chromosomal disorders in the fetus, chronic infections, acute infectious diseases, etc. However, the most common and common causes of this disease are abuse future mother alcohol, cigarettes or drugs, as well as such typical diseases as herpes, chlamydia, toxoplasmosis, etc. Of course, if a woman who knows what a missed pregnancy threatens, wants to have a child, she will try to eliminate all these causes of a missed pregnancy in the early stages. Of course, in order to exclude the possibility of a frozen pregnancy, one should be attentive to the slightest changes during the bearing of a child. With this approach, the signs of an anomaly appear quite clearly. An attentive mother will notice that the fetus has stopped moving, pay attention to rare spotting and mild pain in the lower abdomen. The signs of a missed pregnancy in the second trimester are much more pronounced, so the diagnosis is always accurate. If you suspect a disease, you should immediately seek a thorough examination by a doctor. The doctor will not only assist you in an emergency delivery, but also establish the causes of a missed pregnancy in the later stages. Knowing the cause of the tragedy, in the future you can try to avoid it.

A pregnancy that does not develop in a normal way can be diagnosed in the following ways: on examination by a gynecologist, a frozen pregnancy, the signs of which are reflected in the size of the uterus, can be accurately diagnosed. The size of the uterus should be normal for the current month of pregnancy. On an ultrasound ultrasound procedure of the pelvic organs), frozen pregnancy is manifested by the absence of a fetal heartbeat, as well as anembryony. Anembryony is a disorder in which the fetal egg is completely empty and does not contain an embryo. This pathology can also be diagnosed on a hormonal blood test. Frozen pregnancy, the signs of which are manifested in a blood test by stopping or reducing the normal developing growth of pregnancy hormone numbers. T. E. There is a deviation from the indicators characteristic of a normal pregnancy.

Consequences of a frozen pregnancy

Almost all women who have experienced such a shock are wondering what to do after a frozen pregnancy and whether it is possible to have children in the future. A frozen pregnancy, the consequences after which are mostly uncomplicated, does not always indicate a woman's inability to have children. In most cases, the causes of pregnancy fading in the early stages remain a mystery even to doctors. As a rule, the vast majority of women give birth to full-fledged and healthy children. Missed pregnancy, the cause of which, as a rule, is random and depends on many factors, does not mean the complete inability of a woman to have children in the future. If such cases are repeated repeatedly, then a missed pregnancy, the treatment of which requires a full examination of both members of the couple, may indicate an inability to bear a child. It is quite difficult to identify signs of a missed pregnancy in the early stages. This is due to the fact that the signs of a normal pregnancy at such times are different for all women. However, the fact that a frozen pregnancy is a heavy burden on both the physical health of a woman and her psychological state is an indisputable fact. Therefore, after appropriate treatment, a woman will need some time to recover. It is better to start thinking about a child after three or six months. It is very important to undergo an appropriate examination by a doctor in order to determine possible deviations and prevent a repeated missed pregnancy. During this time, you should take care of the health of both partners: do not drink alcohol, stop smoking, take enough vitamins. In addition, do not forget about the psychological factor: a future mother who has undergone such a complication may need the help of a specialist in order to overcome fears and worries and give birth to a healthy and full-fledged baby in the future. What to do after the discovery of a missed pregnancy?

Frozen pregnancy, the treatment of which must begin after the final diagnosis is made, usually leads to miscarriage. If a miscarriage is detected, the doctor may choose the following treatment options: Wait until a miscarriage occurs. This will become a natural course of this pathology due to a decrease in placental hormones. For up to eight weeks, the doctor may prescribe special drugs that will cause a miscarriage. The specialist may also surgical intervention- Curettage of the uterine cavity. After scraping with a frozen pregnancy, therapy with an antibacterial effect is performed. Two weeks later, an ultrasound scan is mandatory to assess postoperative recovery. Many women are concerned about the question: how long can you walk with a frozen pregnancy? Gynecologists do not give a definite answer. It could be a week, or two, or a month. That is why it is so important to visit a doctor in a timely manner. Recovery and treatment after a missed pregnancy

Treatment after a missed pregnancy begins with an examination of the mother and father to prevent a recurrence of the situation in the future. Both spouses are tested for sex hormones and thyroid hormones, which undergo a thorough examination. This will help to establish and eliminate the causes that provoked the appearance of pathology. Further, for the prevention of the woman's body, treatment includes careful contraception and good nutrition containing multivitamins. These measures strengthen the body and prepare the woman for future pregnancy. How to avoid a missed pregnancy in the future?

Mothers who have had this disease think about how to avoid a frozen pregnancy in the future already at the first stages of pregnancy planning. Experts recommend that women after a frozen pregnancy be sure to consult a doctor and undergo an individual examination. The plan for such an examination is drawn up based on the personal characteristics of the woman's body and the history of her illness. But still, the main standard diagnostic examinations that are shown to absolutely all women during the recovery period after a missed pregnancy and planning for re-conception are: Ultrasound (ultrasound examination) of all organs of the small pelvis blood test that will show the level of autoantibodies and homocysteine detection of possible urogenital diseases ( smears) examination of the thyroid gland and determination of its hormonal level in the blood ToRHC-complex (identification of infections that are dangerous for pregnant women)

Such measures are urgently needed, as the prevention of a miscarriage helps reduce the risk of a recurrence of the tragedy and increases your chances of becoming a happy mother.

Summing up, it must be said that spouses planning to have a child must definitely understand how a frozen pregnancy manifests itself, how to avoid and treat it. This will make it possible to eliminate the causes unfavorable for pregnancy in time, as well as to detect the symptoms of the disease and take measures that will increase the likelihood of adverse consequences of a miscarriage. We also recommend reading articles - how to find out the sex of the child, symptoms of gastritis, pregnancy and air travel.