Negative ions such as chloride, bicarbonate and sulfate are called anions. That's pronounced 'an' ions. The common electrolytes that are measured by doctors with blood testing include bicarbonate, chloride, potassium and sodium. The functions and normal range values for these electrolytes are described below.
Generally, signs of early pregnancy are more subtle. Hormones due to pregnancy may start to take effect from about 10 days from conception, and the symptoms tend to become more intensified as the level of hormones gradually increase.
Morning sickness is one of the best-known (and most obvious!) symptoms of pregnancy. âMorning sickness often starts from 6 weeks - around two weeks after you miss your period, explains GP Dr Philippa Kaye. But some women can feel nauseous as early as 2-3 weeks, and for many it's one of the first symptoms of their pregnancy. Of course, no two women are the same and neither are any two pregnancies.