Pregnancy Quiz (Am I Pregnant?)
Pregnancy Quiz (Am I Pregnant?)
If you think that you might be pregnant but are not too sure about it, there are helpful questions that can guide you in finding out whether you are indeed with child or not. These questions are based on the common signs and symptoms of pregnancy, which can be evident even in the first couple of weeks of conception. Before you answer them, you need to think about what you have been experiencing for the last few days or weeks so you can objectively answer the questions.
1. Did you miss your period?
If yes, then you are likely to be pregnant. However, sometimes a missed period can be caused by other things such as stress.
2. Are you feeling dizzy and tired?
Dizziness and fatigue can be a sign of pregnancy especially if you know that you are not overworked.
3. Do you have dark areolas?
When a woman is pregnant, the areas around the nipples are darker than usual because of changes in the hormones.
4. Are your breasts sore?
Pregnant women have sore breasts but this could also be due to a nearing menstrual period.
5. Do you find the need to sleep most of the time?
Pregnant women love to sleep and are often tired.
6. Do you feel irritable?
For some reason, pregnant women are more irritable than normal. This could also be due to hormonal changes in the body.
7. Do you find certain smell terrible?
Pregnant women have very sensitive smell and tend to be really affected by particular smells, especially for perfumes. Strong ones irritate their nose.
8. Do you have increased vaginal discharge?
Progesterone activity in a woman’s cervix can cause an increased amount of discharge.
9. Do you feel a bulge in your abdomen?
In as early as 8 weeks, your abdomen will start to bulge. If it is firm, then it could be because your baby is growing inside you.
10. Do you have cravings?
Pregnant women have an inclination to eat a particular food. Some women would like regular stuff like chocolates and ice cream while others have stranger cravings such as peanut butter spread over a slice of ham.
If you answer yes to these questions, it indicates that you could be pregnant. To get better assurance, you can always take a pregnancy test at home or in the hospital. Results can be seen in as fast as 3 minutes.
If you are suspecting that you are pregnant, you should find out the soonest time possible. This way you can better prepare yourself and your family about the baby, and moreover, so that you can take measures to ensure you and the baby will be in the best of health.
