Early Signs of Pregnancy

Missed PeriodApart from pregnancy, nausea and vomiting can
This is probably one of the more reliable firstbe caused by other factors including:
signs of pregnancy. Although some women will
experience implantation bleeding about the time ofFood poisoning
their period, it is usually lighter and/or shorter thanGastrointestinal disorders
their normal period. This is why you are asked forSome types of infection.
the first day of your last normal period. There are
even a few women who will have periodFrequent urination
throughout their pregnancy, although this is rare, itPregnancy prompts increased levels of body
does happen.fluids and greater kidney efficiency. The swelling
Breast Tendernessuterus also presses against the bladder. Most
Breast tenderness is experienced by manywomen start experiencing more frequent urination
women, both during pregnancy and prior to theirwithin the first few weeks of conception. Apart
periods. This usually goes away during the secondfrom pregnancy, frequent urination can be caused
trimester, or it may be experienced as a heightenby other factors including Urinary tract infections,
sensitivity. This can be a good thing for someDiabetes or Diuretic medications.
women.Positive Test
Morning sicknessPregnancy tests are now an accurate way of
Around half to two thirds of all pregnant womenconfirming pregnancy, many tests are 98%+
experience some degree of morning sickness,accurate, but you may need to wait a number of
especially in the first few months. The symptomsdays after your period is due before it can detect
include nausea and vomiting. For most women,pregnancy. There are Early pregnancy tests
morning sickness begins around the fourth weekavailable now.
of pregnancy and resolves by the 12th week.