11 Very Early Signs of Pregnancy

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The 11 very early pregnancy signs listed below are the main early symptoms of pr
egnancy. And whether this is your first or fourth baby, the early signs of pregn
ancy remain the same. However, each pregnancy experience is different.
You may have 5 of the 11 very early signs of pregnancy with your first baby and
several other slightly different symptoms with each consecutive pregnancy.
The 11 Major Early Pregnancy Signs
1. Breast Changes This is often the first sign of pregnancy. Hormones immediatel
y begin preparing your body for breastfeeding. As early as a week after concepti
on the area around nipples becomes darker and breasts feel swollen and more sens
itive.
2. Missed Menstrual Period Missing a period is an obvious sign of pregnancy. But
there are also other reasons for a missed period, such as stress, dieting or me
dicine. If your cycle is very regular, missing a period can be an early sign of
pregnancy.
3. Spotting Light bleeding may appear 8 to 14 days after conception. The fertili
zed egg implants itself in the uterine lining causing pink or brownish spotting.
Many women mistake this for a menstrual period, when they're actually pregnant.
4. Cramping Cramps similar to those experienced around menstruation are sometime
s a very early sign of pregnancy. The uterus walls can contract as a result of a
ny kind of physical activity.
5. Nausea Feeling nauseated and sometimes even vomiting is called "morning sickn
ess," but it can happen any time day or night. While nausea is common between we
eks four and eight in about half of all pregnancies, some women experience sympt
oms as early as a week or two after conception.
6. Tiredness During early pregnancy your body is going through major hormonal ch
anges. Your heart pumps harder and blood flows faster to bring nutrients to the
baby. Exhaustion and fatigue are understandable and usually go away as your body
adjusts.
7. Frequent Urination Many women experience more frequent urination as early as
a week or two after conception. The most intense need to urinate typically takes
place in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy.
8. Dizziness Blood sugar is the primary source of food for a growing fetus, so i
t tends to drop more quickly than usual. Skipping meals or going too long withou
t eating can make you feel dizzy, lightheaded or even faint from low blood sugar
.
9. Mood Swings You're not crazy, it's just hormones. Mood swings are common, eve
n in early pregnancy. This can include irritability and crying for no apparent r
eason.
10. Increased body temperature Your basal body temperature (BBT), taken first thi
ng in the morning, is higher when you ovulate and during pregnancy. So, it's a g
ood early indicator of pregnancy when your BBT remains high.
11. Constipation To insure maxium nutrient absorption, pregnancy hormones slow d
own digestion and bowel function. Eating healthy for pregnancy and natural const
ipation solutions include drinking plenty of water and choosing from the list of
high fiber foods.