Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding pregnancy symptoms is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience pregnancy symptoms within a week of conception. For other women, symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms.
Implantation Bleeding:
Implantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping.
Other Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.
Delay/Difference in Menstruation:
A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period. This symptom is commonly explained by other reasons. If you have been sexually active and have missed a period, it is recommended that you take a test: Order my pregnancy test
Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.
Swollen/Tender Breasts:
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.
Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.
Fatigue/Tiredness:
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.
Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.
Nausea/Morning Sickness:
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.
Backaches:
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.
Headaches:
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.
Frequent Urination:
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom.
Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.
Darkening of Areolas:
If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker.
Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.
Food Cravings:
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.
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Good luck
2006-06-11 16:23:59
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answered by Anonymous
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Those are the symptoms I had, and I'm 8 weeks pregnant. The very short period can happen during pregnancy. I reccommend that you buy a test. I'm assuming that you've had sex this month before the sex on saturday. If you want to wait to test, the feelings that you are experiencing will probably get stronger for a couple of weeks. Mine did. These arent really facts, just what I went/ and going through. Good Luck!!
2006-06-11 23:13:43
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answered by HCW 4
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It is probably to early to tell. It may be hormonal changes from your period or if you are on the pill that could be causing the headaches and sick feeling. Wait until your next period is due but take good care of yourself until then just in case. Normally you do not feel pregnant until at least 3 or 4 weeks later so try to worry. Chances are you are not.
2006-06-22 10:34:12
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answered by yahoomania 2
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ok i did the same thing with all three of my pregnancy's, it could be you are stressed, but more than likely you are pregnant, morning sickness ( not just in the mornings either), headaches are common, feeling bloated (like with your period), sensitive to sore breasts. also feeling tired and some flu like symptoms. you should give it about 4 more days and get a pregnancy test, the one that works best is the ept. email me or what ever if ya just wanna talk. and yes you can get pregnant on you period, that's when your egg is released to be disposed of but still a chance for you to have it fertilized, i should know my first child was conceived that way.
2006-06-11 21:27:30
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answered by ladyrebel 3
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some of these people are goofy the person who said its unlikeley for you to get preg on your period that is the time when it is most likely duhhhh so i would say that you prolly are if like the smell of food is makin you sick and ect then prolly but if you believe that you are a lot you should get tested because when you strongly believe that you are your body will start believing and you will start havin the symptoms even if your not its juss how the body works i noe its wierd but like i said get the test
2006-06-12 00:32:55
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answered by Anonymous
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ok first of all if you got pregnant yesterday then you wouldnt be having any symptoms yet .
however symptoms appear with in one month of conception
could it be possible you got pregnant before yesterday?
a friend of mine had a light period for the first 3 months of her pregnancy if you still believe that you could be pregnant take a pregnancy test or consult your docter to find out what could be gooing on
good luck and hope it works out
2006-06-12 09:19:45
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answered by Anonymous
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if thats the only time you had sex within the last month, more than likely no. It is very unlikely for a woman to get pregnant on her menstral cycle. If you have had sex in the past month, you could be. Your best bet would be to get a test.
2006-06-11 21:25:03
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answered by mandi 2
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Take you a pregnancy test and then get some Dr. advice after the test.You will know in a pregnancy test.Good luck i hope you ready for a baby and i hope that you not stress out.
2006-06-12 09:12:34
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answered by Happy 5
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I had my period for three months after I got pregnant, not everyones system is the same, my best advice is go see a doctor to be sure.
2006-06-12 09:00:10
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answered by Anonymous
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I think it's a little too early to see if you are pregnant. If nothing happens by next week, buy a test. They have very inexpensive ones now. Good luck.
2006-06-11 21:25:33
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answered by bootlegteen47 2
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