How would I know if I am pregnant?

Question

I threw up today for no reason

Answer 1

When you have had sex? Or a positive test result gives it away?

Answer 2

For most women, the first sign of pregnancy is when your periods stop. This can be caused by many things. But if, in addition, your breasts feel swollen or tender and you feel nauseous - especially in the morning - it is likely that you are pregnant.

The normal way to test for pregnancy is with a home pregnancy test. Buy one over the counter at the chemist. Alternatively, a GP or a Family Planning Clinic can do a pregnancy test.

You can take a pregnancy test just a few days after your missed period.

Conception takes place around the time of ovulation, when an egg is released from your ovary. Ovulation takes place midway through the menstrual cycle, on about the 14th day, if the first day of your period is taken as day one.

The beginning of a pregnancy is calculated from the first day of your last period. Normally, a pregnancy lasts 40 weeks in total, so it's not too difficult to estimate the date on which you can expect to give birth.

For an easy way to work it out, follow these rules: if, for example, the first day of your last period was April 1st, add one week - April 8th. Then add nine months to find the date of the birth. In this case it will be January 8th the following year.

But for an accurate prediction, the period must have occurred regularly, with approximately four weeks between the last two periods.

If you become pregnant within a couple of months of coming off the pill, you may experience irregular ovulation, irregular periods or even no periods at all.

Under these circumstances, it's difficult to estimate the baby's due date reliably. But, an ultrasound will establish the correct due date.

An ultrasound scan performed in the first half of your pregnancy gives the most reliable and accurate estimate of when the baby is due by working out the size of the foetus. Every maternity hospital provides this as a routine service to pregnant women.

Answer 3

Maybe you ate something that your stomach didn't agree with or maybe you're getting the flu. For some reason i have a strong feeling that you're not pregnant. The only way to know is to get a test.

Answer 4

Some of the very early signs (although not everyone feels them) are:

-Nausea
-Frequent urination
-Heartburn
-Missed period (DUH!)
-Sore breasts
-PMS type cramping
-Excessive fatigue
-Faintness

Do a search for "symptoms of early pregnancy", you should get tons of hits on articles and things to read. That's how I found out that I could be pregnant. Just had a baby boy 2 weeks ago today.

Answer 5

Pregnancy Symptoms

Body Changes in Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a natural process involving changes in a woman's body. Most women have uncomplicated pregnancies and their daily routines may not change until the last few weeks before delivery. Other women have difficult pregnancies that change their daily lives right from the start.

Most women experience emotional shifts and mood swings. It's natural to feel doubt, anxiety, and fear about pregnancy and childbirth, as well as happiness, excitement, and anticipation. Keeping a online pregnancy journal can help you keep track of your emotions. Plus, it will serve as a wonderful keepsake of your pregnancy in the years to come.

As soon as you think you might be pregnant, you should visit a pregnancy help center or clinic right away for a pregnancy test. If you are pregnant it is important to learn more about what to expect from pregnancy and how to care for yourself and your growing baby. If you smoke or drink, you should stop immediately -- tobacco and alcohol can harm your unborn child. Certain medications can also harm your child. [More about prenatal risks.]

Pregnancy typically lasts 40 weeks, or 9 months. That time is divided into three periods called trimesters (three-month intervals), during which different things happen to your body and to the baby. Below is a list of some of the normal things a pregnant woman may experience during each trimester. The changes described here may happen earlier or later than they appear on this list, and some may continue throughout the pregnancy.

? DID YOU KNOW... Pregnancy is counted from the first day of a woman's last period. This means that at conception, the unborn child is already considered two weeks old!
The First Trimester
(Week 1 - Week 12)
six week embryo
Six Weeks: By twenty-one days after fertilization, the embryo's tiny heart has begun beating.

More about the First Trimester

* Your period stops or becomes very light.
* You may feel nausea or queasiness. Some women vomit. ("Morning sickness" can happen any time of day -- it may help to eat small meals throughout the day, snack on crackers or toast, or drink juice or lemonade.)
* Your breasts swell and may be tender.
* Your nipples and the area around the nipples (areola) get darker and broader.
* You have to urinate more often.
* You feel tired.
* You may become constipated and have heartburn (Tums may help).
* You may have headaches.
* You experience mood swings -- feel angry, sad, or happy for no reason.

! WARNING: Although most pregnancies are uncomplicated, dangerous situations can develop. If you experience a sharp pain on the side in early pregnancy, or bleeding and/or cramping at anytime during pregnancy, call your doctor immediately!
The Second Trimester
(Week 13 - Week 26)
18 week fetus
Eighteen Weeks: By this time eyebrows, eyelashes, and fine hair appear. The child can grasp with his hands, kick, or even somersault.

More about the Second Trimester

* You gain weight.
* You can feel the fetus moving.
* The skin on your stomach stretches and may get dry. (Use lotion to lessen the chance of stretch marks.)
* Your breasts get bigger. It helps to wear a supportive bra.
* A small amount of thin fluid (called colostrum) may come out of your nipples.
* You may experience ongoing heartburn, indigestion, and constipation.
* You may get nosebleeds.
* Your feet, hands, ankles and face may swell (this is called edema).
* A dark line develops on your skin between your navel and your pubic area.
* A "mask" or darker area or pigmentation may develop on your face. (It disappears after the pregnancy ends.)
* You may begin to develop varicose veins. Varicose vein relief is available if you are suffering.

The Third Trimester
(Week 27 - 40)
24 week fetus

Twenty-four Weeks: Seen here at six months, the unborn child is covered with a fine, downy hair called lanugo and a waxy substance called vernix. The fetus still has much growing to do, but some babies could survive if born this early.

More about the Third Trimester

* You can see the fetus move from the outside.
* Your navel pushes out.
* You begin to get backaches.
* You begin to walk differently to accommodate the weight of the fetus.
* You experience painless "practice" contractions.
* You have shortness of breath.
* Finally, labor and delivery!

Answer 6

Take a Test

Answer 7

I know this sounds like a stupid answer, but you need to take a home pregnancy test. How many days into your cycle are you? Have you already missed your period? You might just have a stomach bug or be worrying too much.

Answer 8

Obviously it takes more than just throwing up. You'd need a missed period , unsafe sex practice, and a HPT(home pregnancy test) than an actual visit to the DR.

Answer 9

Of course, if you're sexually active and you've missed your period. Also, if your breasts feel full and they leak milk if it's squeezed. Feeling upset /queasy is a good indicator but that can also be caused by something other than pregnancy. You can take a pregnancy test to be more accurate.

Answer 10

If you're asking there's a possibility you already know if you are. Get a home pregnancy test! Now!
If you are, potato chips and lemonade will help with the sickness.

Answer 11

Get a HPT. If that comes out negative, get a blood test at the doctrs office.

Good Luck.