Early Pregnancy Symptoms

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If you‘re unusually tuned into your body, you might begin to suspect that you‘re pregnant within the first few days of pregnancy. But most women don‘t suspect they are pregnant until they miss a period, and a few don‘t suspect or believe they are pregnant for months after conception.
Here are 5 common signs of early pregnancy. You may experience all, some or none of these symptoms.
A Missed Period: Missing your period is the most clear-cut sign of pregnancy. But it is not definitive, as stress or other factors may cause irregular periods. Frequent Trips to the Bathroom: Even before missing a period, most pregnant women report having to go to the bathroom more often. You may even have to get up during the night! This occurs after the embryo has implanted in the uterus and begins producing the pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone triggers frequent urination. Fatigue: Utter exhaustion is a very early sign of pregnancy. Fatigue is a result of high levels of the hormone progesterone. Morning (and Noon and Night!) Sickness: Guess what? That queasy feeling isn‘t limited to mornings. Most pregnant women who experience morning sickness feel slightly nauseated at other times during the day as well. About half have vomiting, but very few have severe enough morning sickness to develop dehydration and malnutrition. Sore (and Enlarged) Breasts: If you‘re pregnant, your breasts will probably become increasingly tender to the touch, similar to the way they feel before your period, only more so. Once your body grows accustomed to the increase in hormones, the pain will subside.
If you have any of the above symptoms, consider taking a pregnancy test as soon as possible.
All pregnancies are different and, therefore, pregnancy symptoms are not the same for all women. However, there are symptoms that are common to most women in the early stages of pregnancy. It is important to know and understand what is happening in the early stages of pregnancy because each symptom alone can be unrelated to pregnancy. Some women know from the moment of conception that they are pregnant, some feel the changes coming on in the early weeks of the first trimester, and others have no symptoms at all. Listed below are several of the most reported pregnancy symptoms.
Implantation Bleeding:
An early sign can occur just 6-12 days after conception. When the fertilized egg implants into the wall of the uterus, some blood can be released, resulting in a small amount of spotting and possible cramping.
Menstruation Changes:
A late or missed period is the most common early pregnancy concern that causes a woman to take a pregnancy test. It is possible to bleed while you are pregnant, but the bleeding will be less than normal.
*It is important to note that there are other reasons why a period can be late, such as fatigue, stress, weight changes, hormonal issues, breastfeeding, and stopping birth control pills.
Breast Changes:
Another early pregnancy sign that can begin 1-2 weeks after you have conceived is tender or swollen breasts. They may feel sore, swollen, or tender when touched. Also, the areola, or skin surrounding your nipples, may darken.
*Other reasons you may have breast tenderness could be birth control pills, hormonal issues, or your impending period. Hormonal imbalance could cause darkening of the areola.
Fatigue/I’m So Tired!:
Feeling tired is something that a pregnant woman will feel throughout her pregnancy and it can begin a week after conception.
*Illness, stress, depression, and exhaustion can make you feel this way as well.
Morning Sickness/Nausea:
If you experience this symptom, it will usually start in the first few weeks after conception. Some women do not experience this symptom, yet others suffer through it for the whole pregnancy.
*Stress, stomach problems, and food poisoning could cause this feeling as well.
Backaches:
Some women experience lower back pain in the early stages of pregnancy. This usually goes away in the second trimester and returns toward the end of pregnancy when the baby’s weight affects the back. Many women have a dull backache through their whole pregnancy.
*Other back problems, stress, or an impending period can also cause back pains.
Headaches:
Early in pregnancy, your body’s sudden surge in hormones can cause headaches. Be sure to drink a lot of water and get enough rest.
*An impending period, dehydration, eye strain, caffeine withdrawal, and other problems can cause headaches.
Frequent Urination:
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