Women who are highly in tune with their bodies can begin to suspect that they are pregnant within the first two weeks of pregnancy.
Others do not realize they are pregnant until they are in the second trimester.
The early symptoms of pregnancy vary from one woman to another as well as from one pregnancy to the next.
You may experience any of the following early signs of pregnancy, or none at all.
A missed or very light period.
A missed period is one of the most apparent signs of early pregnancy, although it is not definitive.
Stress, illness or other factors can contribute to irregular periods.
Fatigue.
Production of the hormone progesterone increases during early pregnancy.
High levels of progesterone can make you sleepy.
Combined with lower blood pressure, increased blood production and lower blood sugar levels, your energy level will drop.
Fatigue is a very early sign of pregnancy.
Nausea or morning sickness.
This is a classic symptom of early pregnancy and can start two weeks after conception.
Although it is often called morning sickness, pregnant women can experience this at any time of the day.
The symptom often disappears after the first trimester, although some women may experience it during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Nausea may or may not be accompanied by vomiting.
Breast changes.
Hormonal changes make your breasts sore, tender or tingly.
The areolas can become darker and veins may become more apparent.
Your breasts may also feel heavier and fuller.
Breast changes can occur as early as two weeks after the start of pregnancy.
Frequent urination.
Most pregnant women feel the urge to go to the bathroom more often, even during the night.
After implantation in the uterus, the embryo starts to produce human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a pregnancy hormone that triggers frequent urination.
Aversion to certain smells.
Some pregnant women experience heightened sense of smell.
Various odors such as cigarette smoke, food cooking or perfume may induce waves of nausea in the early stages of pregnancy.
Food cravings or aversions.
Dramatic hormonal changes take place during the first trimester and can trigger cravings for certain foods.
You may also find yourself disliking certain foods like coffee or fried foods.
Elevated basal body temperature.
Your oral temperature when you wake up in the morning is your basal body temperature.
If this remains elevated for more than two weeks, it could mean you are pregnant.
These early symptoms are not unique to pregnancy and should not be considered as definitive signs of pregnancy.
You may take a home pregnancy test and if you get a positive result, consult your physician and have the diagnosis confirmed so that your prenatal care can be started as soon as possible.
Others do not realize they are pregnant until they are in the second trimester.
The early symptoms of pregnancy vary from one woman to another as well as from one pregnancy to the next.
You may experience any of the following early signs of pregnancy, or none at all.
A missed or very light period.
A missed period is one of the most apparent signs of early pregnancy, although it is not definitive.
Stress, illness or other factors can contribute to irregular periods.
Fatigue.
Production of the hormone progesterone increases during early pregnancy.
High levels of progesterone can make you sleepy.
Combined with lower blood pressure, increased blood production and lower blood sugar levels, your energy level will drop.
Fatigue is a very early sign of pregnancy.
Nausea or morning sickness.
This is a classic symptom of early pregnancy and can start two weeks after conception.
Although it is often called morning sickness, pregnant women can experience this at any time of the day.
The symptom often disappears after the first trimester, although some women may experience it during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Nausea may or may not be accompanied by vomiting.
Breast changes.
Hormonal changes make your breasts sore, tender or tingly.
The areolas can become darker and veins may become more apparent.
Your breasts may also feel heavier and fuller.
Breast changes can occur as early as two weeks after the start of pregnancy.
Frequent urination.
Most pregnant women feel the urge to go to the bathroom more often, even during the night.
After implantation in the uterus, the embryo starts to produce human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a pregnancy hormone that triggers frequent urination.
Aversion to certain smells.
Some pregnant women experience heightened sense of smell.
Various odors such as cigarette smoke, food cooking or perfume may induce waves of nausea in the early stages of pregnancy.
Food cravings or aversions.
Dramatic hormonal changes take place during the first trimester and can trigger cravings for certain foods.
You may also find yourself disliking certain foods like coffee or fried foods.
Elevated basal body temperature.
Your oral temperature when you wake up in the morning is your basal body temperature.
If this remains elevated for more than two weeks, it could mean you are pregnant.
These early symptoms are not unique to pregnancy and should not be considered as definitive signs of pregnancy.
You may take a home pregnancy test and if you get a positive result, consult your physician and have the diagnosis confirmed so that your prenatal care can be started as soon as possible.
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