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EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS
Although a lot of women experience pregnancy symptoms, and find signs of being pregnant,
other's don't "feel" pregnant. Certain signs and symptoms of being pregnant can be confused with
other illnesses. The following list are some telltale symptoms of pregnancy. Morning sickness is
one of the most common signs of being pregnant, but you also might be one of the lucky ones who
never experience this pregnancy symptom. Missing a period is another sign and symptom of
being pregnant. We'll go into greater detail below, and you can read below.
MISSING A PERIOD
One of the most common signs and symptoms of being pregnant, missing a period can also be
caused by other reasons. Although missing a period is one of the most common of the pregnancy
symptoms, stress, illness, weight fluctuations or coming off the oral contraceptive pill can also be
the cause of this. Irregular periods are a common symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome, a
condition in which periods can occur several months apart. If you still feel like you are
experiencing other pregnancy symptoms, continue reading the other signs of being pregnant.
TENDERNESS OF THE BREAST
Another sign and symptom of pregnancy is the changing of size and feel of your breast. As early
as a few days after conception, this pregnancy symptom may occur. Your breast is beginning to
enlarge, as it gets ready for breastfeeding. Many women claim that their breasts are very
sensitive and that they experience a very sharp, tingling sensation as well. Being one of the signs
and symptoms of being pregnant, the tenderness of the breast often disappears a few weeks later.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING
Considered another one of the classic sign and symptoms of being pregnant, nausea and
vomiting, (aka morning sickness) has become one of the most feared of all pregnancy symptoms.
Feeling sick is a common complaint and is experienced by most women from weeks 5 to 6 of their
pregnancy. However, morning sickness can also be felt as early as two weeks after conception.
Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day, and can vary from an occasional faint
sensation to overwhelming vomiting and nausea. By and large, morning sickness is one of the
pregnancy symptoms that tends to disappear towards the end of the first trimester.
TIREDNESS
Many women experience fatigue as one of their pregnancy symptoms. Although this might be a

2. sign of being pregnant, it can also indicate other things as well.
DARKENING OF THE AREOLA
Being one of the first physical symptoms of pregnancy, the darkening of the areola can occur
throughout your entire pregnancy. If you notice the darkening of the areola, this could be
considered one of the signs and symptoms of being pregnant.
FREQUENT URINATION
If you experience that you are urinating more frequently, this might be another of the pregnancy
symptoms that confirm that you are pregnant. As early as two weeks after conception, you might
find yourself experience this pregnancy symptom. The pressure of the literally reducing size of
your bladder is the cause of this. Your uterus beings to rise up into the abdomen, and this
annoying pregnancy symptom is the result. Rising levels of the pregnancy hormone progesterone
stimulate the bladder muscles, so that it feels full, even though you might not need to urinate. Of
all of the pregnancy symptoms, and signs of being pregnant, women sometimes find this to be the
most annoying.
CHANGES IN TASTE AND SMELL
Don't be surprised if you experience this pregnancy sign and symptom. Many women claim that
certain foods make them feel queasy - while others experience a craving for other foods. Another
sign of this pregnancy symptom, is a strange metallic taste.
CONSTIPATION
Another of the annoying signs and symptoms of being pregnant, constipation occurs.
CONFIRMING YOUR PREGNANCY
Two weeks after conception, your baby is no bigger than a pinhead, comprised of a few balls of
cells. As it begins to develop in the lining of the uterus, the placenta begins to form and produce
necessary pregnancy hormones. Below are some ways to confirm that the pregnancy symptoms
and signs of being pregnant that you have noticed are accurate, and that you will be having a
baby.
HOME PREGNANCY TESTS
Being very accurate, these tests can be purchased at a local drugstore, and can confirm
pregnancy by detecting the level of HCG in your urine. Your health care provider may rely on this
test, and may only repeating testing if complications arise. If you receive a positive result, you
may want to make an appointment with your doctor so that they can confirm you are pregnant and
begin follow-up.
OFFICE URINE TEST
Similar to that of a home pregnancy test, and office urine test confirms pregnancy by also

3. detecting the level of HCG in your urine. Being nearly 100% accurate, this test does not require
you to urinate first thing in the morning. This type of test also can determine that the signs and
symptoms of being pregnant hold true, and that your pregnancy symptoms are right.
PREGNANCY BLOOD TEST
In order to assist dating your pregnancy, your healthcare provider may also perform a pregnancy
blood test. This particular pregnancy test can give you a positive or negative result, and once
again detects the level of HCG. This time, it detects that level in your blood, and depending on
your pregnancy symptoms, helps them determine what kind of care to give you. Pregnancy blood
tests are useful if there are any concerns about miscarriage, or if there are indications that an
unusual pregnancy is occurring.
INTERNAL EXAM
Four to six weeks after conception, your doctor can receive indefinite proof by examining you
internally. Certain signs like the thickening of vaginal tissues and the softening of your uterus will
confirm that the pregnancy symptoms are right on!
Brian Gardner is the Founder of PregnancyEtc.com - An Online Pregnancy Resource For 9
Months & Beyond. Having recently experienced pregnancy firsthand with his wife Shelly, Brian has
dedicated his efforts towards pregnancy research. The development of
http://www.pregnancyetc.com was to ensure that expecting parents had a place to find information
on pregnancy and babies.
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