Implantation Signs, Symptoms and More

By shirley

Reviewed: dr. vanta

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6. Fatigue, Headaches and Moodiness

Hormone changes are also partially responsible for high levels of fatigue during early pregnancy. Within a week of conception and implantation, fatigue may set in as the body produces progesterone to help sustain the pregnancy and stimulate the growth of the mammary glands in the breasts.³‘What Are Some Common Signs of Pregnancy?’ Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pregnancy/conditioninfo/signs. Lower blood pressure and blood sugar, as well as increased blood production, contribute to the feeling of fatigue.²‘Early Pregnancy: Signs & Verification Services.’ UPMC, www.upmc.com/services/south-central-pa/women/services/pregnancy-childbirth/getting-pregnant/early-pregnancy.

Women may also experience headaches and sharp mood swings during early pregnancy due to hormonal surges.³‘What Are Some Common Signs of Pregnancy?’ Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/pregnancy/conditioninfo/signs.