Note: These signs and symptoms vary with each expectant mother. If a pregnancy is suspected, a trained Healer should examine the woman. Any section marked 'OOC' is for informational purposes only and is highly unlikely that Pernese healers would know this.

Engorgement And Soreness Of The Breasts:
Breasts may become enlarged and very tender to the touch early in the woman's pregnancy (in some cases, this also occurs during menstruation) due to increased blood flow and hormones, as the breasts prepare themselves for nursing.

Easy Fatigue:
Even simple, daily chores may tire the expectant mother. She may tire easily and sleep for longer periods.

Morning Sickness:
Morning sickness may be experienced as early two sevendays after conception. Unlike its title implies morning sickness may occur at any time of the day or night. If the sickness is severe, a healer may consider administering goldenseal.

Under most circumstances, morning sickness ceases to occur after the second month. However, it is not uncommon to experience morning sickness throughout the entire duration of her pregnancy. An administration of diluted lavender in hot water as an occasional drink, may aid the expectant mother.

Missed Menstrual Cycle:
The woman should wait until she's missed at least two periods before assuming she's pregnant -- it's not uncommon for a woman, especially a dragon rider, to miss a period once in a while.

Frequent Urination:
The woman may feel the need to urinate often.

Anxiety:
Although anxiety is a common symptom, it varies depending on the individual.

Dark Discoloration of the Nipples:
The disc-shaped area around the woman's nipples (areola) may become unusually dark


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