What are the Symptoms of Pregnancy?

When you’re trying to start a family, it’s a given that you would have your eyes fixed on the ovulation calculator, and reading up everything on pregnancy that you can possibly find. It also means you’re always on the lookout for the early symptoms of pregnancy in order to know when it’s time to take a pregnancy test.

Also read: When and how to use a pregnancy test kit

While some changes are rather noticeable like missed periods, there are more subtle signs that you can check for if you are trying to conceive. In this post, we will explain in detail all the symptoms of pregnancy that can help you know when to take a pregnancy test. These days, you can get a simple-to-use home pregnancy test kit that can help confirm your good news in just a few minutes.

Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

So before you use the pregnancy test calculator, here are some simple signs and symptoms of pregnancy that help you plan ahead:

• Missed period: The first and most common – a missed period or a delay of one or two weeks can often be the first indicator of pregnancy. However, if you have a history of irregular periods, this may not be an easy symptom.

• Nausea: Often observed in the first trimester, this is another tell-tale sign of pregnancy.

• Sensitive, tender & swollen breasts: The hormonal changes in your body cause your breasts to be more sensitive during this time and the uneasiness gradually subsidies in the next trimesters.

• Frequent urination: Your body produces more blood during this period, thus also increasing the number of trips to the bathroom. Tiredness: Your body is working full-time to grow a teeny tiny human inside of you, thus fatigue and tiredness are very common during this time.

• Mood swings: Another side effect of the hormones in your body – you may experience mood swings or frequent changes in how you feel.

• Food cravings & aversions: During pregnancy, it is common to experience heightened sensitivity to certain smells and food thus leading to aversions and cravings.

• Bloating & cramps: While this is also common during pregnancy, many can mistake it for the symptoms experienced during periods.

• Spotting or light bleeding: According to the American Pregnancy Association about 3% of women also experience what is called implantation bleeding, which happens when the embryo implants to the uterine, which occurs between 6-12 days after conception.

Also read: Things to know before taking a home pregnancy test

To take you through the complete guide of early symptoms of pregnancy, we got on board an expert doctor who will explain all about the same in a video. At Prega News, we believe in giving you the most authentic information and the best guidance, when it comes to the beautiful journey of pregnancy and motherhood. That’s why we have for you this doctor’s video, which is sure to help you understand more about the early symptoms of pregnancy.

FAQ

1. What is the first sign of pregnancy?
   The first sign of pregnancy is a missed period and most tests show positive results after the missed period. Other subtle symptoms may include bloating, fatigue, moodiness, nausea etc.

2. Can you feel pregnant after 2 days?
   No, however some subtle signs of pregnancy like nausea, fatigue, cramping etc. can be noticed as early as 1-2 weeks.

3. How long does it take to know if you are pregnant?
   It can take anywhere between 7-12 days for your results to be accurate. If the test is taken too soon, it may lead to inaccurate results.

4. How can I tell if I’m pregnant after 1 week?
   In the first week, you can notice small changes like fatigue, swollen breasts, nausea, bloating, spotting etc. which are all early symptoms of pregnancy.

5. How do you self check your stomach for pregnancy?
   While most women notice nothing in the first few weeks of pregnancy, some may experience mild cramps and stretching of the muscles.

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