If you suspect you are pregnant, immediately take a home pregnancy test and schedule an appointment with your doctor to find out. That's the only way to be sure. However, before that, you can pay attention to some signs. The signs of pregnancy have started in the week fertilization occurs. So, you can find out the pregnancy early on. All women's bodies are different, and you may experience all, none, or only some of these symptoms. See a doctor to determine if you really are pregnant.
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Part 1 of 2: Checking for Hormonal Changes
Step 1. Watch your menstrual cycle
Pregnant women will not menstruate during pregnancy. If you're not getting your period, it's usually the clearest sign that you're pregnant. However, not menstruating can also be caused by other things, such as stress or excessive exercise.
- If you're not used to keeping track of your menstrual cycle, start now so you can detect a missed period.
- You just need to mark the start and end dates of your period on the calendar. In this simple way, you can see how the trend cycles. There's also a convenient and easy-to-use phone app for tracking cycles.
Step 2. Feel if your breasts are swollen or sore
You may notice changes in your breasts caused by the release of hormones in early pregnancy. The breasts may be slightly swollen and painful to the touch.
You may also feel that your breasts feel "full" or heavier. The nipples may be swollen, sore, or tingly
Step 3. See if there are spots and discharge from the vagina
You may have spotting when the newly fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. Implantation usually occurs within one to one and a half weeks after conception. These symptoms can last for 3 months.
Spot blood is usually lighter in color than menstrual blood
Step 4. Feel for stomach cramps
You may experience cramping early in your pregnancy. Usually, pregnancy cramps feel like menstrual cramps. However, if the cramp feels heavy or leans on one side of the body, it is a sign of a complication. Call your doctor if you suddenly have severe cramping.
Step 5. Be aware of unusual fatigue
Many women feel very tired in the early stages of pregnancy. These symptoms are usually caused by increased levels of progesterone. Fatigue can also be caused by the fact that your body produces more blood for the fetus. Maybe you have started to feel tired one week after conception.
Step 6. Pay attention to how often you urinate
One of the early signs of pregnancy is frequent urination. During pregnancy, the body produces higher amounts of the hormone chorionic gonadotropin. The hormone, which reaches its highest level in the first weeks of pregnancy, pushes more blood into the groin area. As a result, you have to go to the toilet frequently.
Step 7. Watch out for mood swings
Hormones affect mood, just like during menstruation. If you feel mood swings, it may be a sign that you are pregnant. These symptoms appear 2 to 3 weeks after conception.
Step 8. Feel dizzy
Another early pregnancy symptom is dizziness. Usually, these symptoms are caused by hormonal changes. However, dizziness can also be caused by differences in the amount of blood produced by the body.
Step 9. Watch for headaches
Sometimes, a headache is just a normal headache. However, if the headache is more frequent, it may be an early sign of pregnancy due to hormonal changes in the body.
Part 2 of 2: Watching for Other Symptoms
Step 1. Feel if you are nauseous
Nausea usually strikes women in early pregnancy. Although in most women nausea is only felt in the morning, you can feel it at any time. Stomach may feel churned throughout the day. Maybe you will also vomit. These symptoms can strike two weeks after conception.
Step 2. Notice if you are bothered by food or other smells
Maybe you suddenly don't like certain foods or smells. The feeling just comes, but it didn't affect you before. In fact, the food or smell may make you nauseous.
Step 3. Pay attention to whether you are often hungry
Usually, pregnant women feel much hungrier than usual. If you eat a lot and still feel hungry, you may be pregnant. Some women describe this symptom as constant hunger.
Step 4. Notice the metallic taste in the mouth
Sometimes, pregnant women feel as if there is metal in their mouth. These symptoms are more common in the early stages of pregnancy.
Step 5. Realize whether you want to eat something out of the ordinary
Like losing your appetite for certain foods, you may suddenly crave a specific food. However, this desire felt more intense.
Step 6. Check for breathing problems
Sometimes you may feel out of breath in early pregnancy. Usually, these symptoms are mild. However, if you feel it, you should see a doctor.
Warning
- If you can no longer endure any of the symptoms of pregnancy, talk to your doctor for advice on safe ways to relieve it.
- Most of these signs are also symptoms of other medical conditions. So, see a doctor to find out the cause.
- Not all pregnant women experience these symptoms. In the early stages of pregnancy, you may not experience any symptoms. So, do a test to confirm whether you are pregnant or not.
