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Early Pregnancy Feelings of Moms-To-Be

Early Pregnancy Feelings You Can Expect

As your body prepares itself to nurture and grow your baby you will notice some increased sensitivity and discomfort.

These four early pregnancy feelings are commonly experienced by newly pregnant mothers-to-be.

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1. Hypersensitivity to Odors

Certain strong smells—garlic, fish or coffee—may “go right to your stomach,” and trigger instant nausea.

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Some pregnant women complain that usual household odors that didn’t bother them pre-pregnancy become intensely unpleasant.

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  • The family dog may smell more “doggy.”
  • A favorite perfume may turn your stomach.
  • Favorite foods—broccoli, cauliflower and fish—may set off the gag response.
  • Normal masculine odors of your husband may repulse you.

2. Aversion to Certain Foods

Sometimes you will be unable to eat certain foods (meat, greens, milk) without gagging. At other times, only a few foods are palatable.

Chances are your “cravings” will actually be for the few things you can stand to eat.

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3. Afternoon, Evening or Midnight Sickness

The intestinal upsets of pregnancy can occur at anytime of the day or night and in any month of your pregnancy.

The most common early pregnancy feelings include slight seasickness, feelings of breathlessness, dizziness, a sense of being suffocated, the dry heaves and the full-blown whoopsies.

4. Constipation

Pregnancy hormones slow the action of your intestines. The slowing of your intestines plus their competition with the expanding uterus for room to work may leave you feeling constipated.

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