Early pregnancy signs vary among women. Some common pregnancy symptoms include a missed period, tender breasts, nausea, and fatigue. Keep reading to learn more about how you can know if you are pregnant.
Early Pregnancy Symptoms
The most obvious sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Many times, this might be the first symptom that a woman experiences. If a woman’s cycle is irregular, it can be hard to judge when she should expect her period. Some other signs and symptoms of pregnancy can include:
- Tender, swollen breasts.
- Nausea with or without vomiting
- Peeing more often than usual
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
- Bloating
- Light spotting
- Cramping
- Constipation
- Food aversions
Get a Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy symptoms are an unreliable predictor of pregnancy. Many pregnancy symptoms are similar to premenstrual symptoms, so it is hard to know if your symptoms are from pregnancy or if you are about to start your period. Some other symptoms like fatigue or nausea can also be symptoms of illness.
It can be hard to wait for a good time to take a pregnancy test if you think you might be pregnant. However, taking a pregnancy test too early can cause a false negative.
Wait until a week after your missed period before testing. If your period is irregular and you don’t know when to expect it, test 21 days after you had sex.
Because urine is more highly concentrated in the morning, you should test when you wake up.
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Birthright of Greater Hartford offers free medical-grade pregnancy testing. Contact us today to set up an appointment. Take advantage of free testing and find more information about your pregnancy and options in a confidential and compassionate atmosphere.