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.
2006-08-21 04:02:06
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answered by Anonymous
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pregnancy doesn't necessarily have symptoms like some cold or virus. it's pregnancy and it varies greatly in every woman. some women have morning sickness, some don't. some women get swelling of ankles & legs, some don't. some women feel tired all the time and exhausted, some don't. check webMD to see what some other "symptoms" are that a woman can get. in some women, if they've had more than one pregnancy neither pregnancy is similiar at all. they vary greatly every time.
2006-08-21 04:02:22
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answered by wilderone74 4
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everyone is different and will have different stories about their symptoms and when they started, so i'll just tell you about my experience.
i was pregnant for about 3-4 wks before i started having any real signs. my first sign was some cramping in my lower abdomen. i thought this was period cramping, but it was just my uterus stretching out.
i also started to get a little moody, but just a little. not all weepy and stuff, just a little more testy than normal.
then, a few weeks later the nausea started to hit. i'd say around 5-6wks. oh, and major fatigue set in around that time too. there were days i just slept forever b/c i just physically couldn't get up. the fatigue was probably the toughest for me to handle.
then, as the morning sickness started to fade and the fatigue started to go away i started to get really dippy. i forgot everything! i even forgot to stop at a stop sign on base one day....yeah, the MP informed me of it when he pulled me over;)
that's about it!
2006-08-21 04:05:12
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answered by joey322 6
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I'm not sure when you start noticing the symptoms but they are:
Missed period, cravings, strong sense of smell, nausea(usually), your breasts start to hurt, and you get mood swings often....another reason why you coud be pregnant is if you cant actually remember if you used protection...
And just go take a pregnancy test for reliable answers.
2006-08-21 04:06:14
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answered by blondie 1
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I was extrememly tired. I kind of had an idea I was pregnant before I even missed my period. Some women just know, I guess it's their maternal instinct kickin in. I had cramps but they felt a little different than usual. Another thing was I started disliking some of the foods I used to love and loving the foods I used to hate. For example I used to love Caramel Fraps form Starbucks and before I knew I was prego, I got one and couldn't even finish it cause it tasted so gross to me. That was before I missed my period, I also Love mc'D's and I used to hate that also.
2006-08-21 04:06:41
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answered by volcomgrly23 3
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Boy, that's a pregnant question!
Some say it's 'morning sickness', and they're right; Others, when they miss their 'period',....right again. Tender breasts, and not being able to lie on their stomach are others. But many don't have any symptoms. Guess for every woman, it's different. There's no 'pat' answer.
FYI; I knew....., when I got up in the a.m., got my usual cup of jo, and 'lit up,' but started upchucking, boy, I knew!....No coffee; no cigs for 9mos...boo hoo!...Do the math; 9X7=63(mos.); that's more than 5yrs. as a 'non-smoker'....a 'Blessing in Disguise!'
LOL
Smartycat...
2006-08-21 04:44:15
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answered by smartycat 2
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I spotted the day before I was suppose to start. My first symptom was that I started burping. I am six weeks and have yet to feel morning sickness. Just tired. Good luck!
2006-08-21 04:01:58
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answered by Anonymous
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depends from woman to woman the first sign is a misse dperiod if u r late u have to do a pregnancy test the other symptoms r morning sickness fatique neausea
2006-08-24 22:23:42
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answered by katty 2
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Symptoms can accur as early as the first week...symptoms such as : breast tenderness, greater sense of smell, smelling of foods making you sick to the stomach, morning sickness, fatigue, tiredness, moody, late period, stranger than usual food cravings.
Not all women experience all these symptoms....some only experence just a few of them while some will experience all of them.
2006-08-21 04:12:10
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answered by moon_girl 2
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well i am a guy and i real do not know but i would have to say if the guy you are having sex with gose opss you probly are pregnet lol and weard food tast are the fist symptons lol
2006-08-21 04:01:27
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answered by martyself 2
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