My MIL keeps saying pulse changes when you conceive and she can tell. Sounds a bit desi nuskha to me honestly but im curious if theres any truth. Anyone heard of this?
Yes, your pulse rate can increase by about 10-15 beats per minute during pregnancy as your blood volume expands. I noticed my fitness watch showing a higher resting heart rate early on. But please don't rely on it, just do a proper urine test to be sure.
Honestly, my pulse rate goes up even when I smell hot samosas! While it can rise in pregnancy, you can't really confirm it just by checking your pulse. Grab a pregnancy test kit from the chemist instead—and maybe some snacks too!
Medically, your resting heart rate increases in early pregnancy due to hormonal changes and increased cardiac output. My doctor told me it can go up by 10 to 20 bpm. However, it's not a diagnostic tool, so a urine or blood HCG test is necessary for confirmation.
Your resting heart rate does rise a bit because your body is working harder, but it's not a foolproof way to confirm pregnancy. I remember tracking my pulse on my watch and getting excited, but the urine test is what actually gave the real answer.
Actually, resting pulse rate does go up slightly in early pregnancy because the heart pumps more blood. But my parents always told me not to guess with these things. A simple home urine test is much better and more reliable.
