PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: Early pregnancy symptoms?

Re: Early pregnancy symptoms?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:21:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Jamie wrote: >
>The first day of my last period was november 29. I don't start my
>period until Sunday. For the past week and a half I have had nausea,
>severe bloating (it actually looks like I am pregnant) and headaches. I
>do occasionally miss a birth control pill once and awhile. Could
>someone have symptoms such as these before a missed period?

Sure.

>I usually
>don't get headaches, and I have been getting these crazy headaches. When
>I was pregnant with my son I didn't get sick until my 8th week and the
>only sign of pregnancy was sore breasts and of course a missed period.
>There is a history of multiples on my side of the family...then I start
>wondering about that also. I just feel pregnant, but these symptoms may
>just be coincidental!

Exactly.

> What do you think and when is it too early to
>test?

Prior to your missed period is too early. 1-3 days after a missed period should be apropriate.

>In multiple pregnancies do women get "big" quick because that
>probably the main reason I think that I am pregnant (because of the
>extreme bloating) and the nausea...

Usually not but some may.

>Thank you
>Jamie

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
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