Signs and symptoms of pregnancy

Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

early signs of pregnancy

Pregnancy symptoms vary according to every woman, and not all symptoms may appear in everyone

If you are concerned about any of your symptoms, talk to your GP or your midwife.

Missed or lighter period

If you have regular monthly cycles, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is your period.

During the first few weeks of pregnancy, you may experience what looks like very light bleeding with spotting or only a small amount of blood loss. This is called implantation bleeding.

nausea during pregnancy

You may feel sick or sick

 Although commonly referred to as "morning sickness," vomiting and morning sickness can occur at any time of the day or night.

Symptoms usually start when you are about 4 to 6 weeks pregnant.

See your GP if you're sick frequently and can't hold back any emotions.

You may have hyperemesis gravidarum, a serious pregnancy disorder that causes severe vomiting and requires treatment.

Fatigue is Common During Pregnancy

Feeling tired and even exhausted is very common during pregnancy, especially during the first 12 weeks or so.

Hormonal changes in your body at this time can make you feel tired, nauseous, moody, and distracted.

breast pain early pregnancy

Your breasts may become enlarged and tender, just like before your period. You can also sting.

Veins may be more visible, and nipples may darken and protrude.

Excessive urination may indicate pregnancy

You may feel the need to urinate more often than usual, including at night.

Other signs of pregnancy you may notice include:

• constipate
• More vaginal discharge (without soreness or irritation)

strange tastes, smells, and cravings

In early pregnancy, you may no longer enjoy some foods or drinks that you used to enjoy.

You may notice the following:

• A strange taste in the mouth that some describe as metallic
• they crave new foods
• You lose interest in certain foods or drinks that you used to enjoy, such as tea, coffee, or fatty foods
• you lose interest in smoking
• They are more sensitive to certain smells, such as food or cooking smells

home pregnancy test

When you take a home pregnancy test, a positive test result is almost certain to be true, as long as you follow the instructions correctly.

Negative results are less reliable. If you get a negative result but still think you are pregnant, wait a week before trying again.

If you are pregnant, you can use the Due Date Calculator to find out when your baby is due.