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Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy
A Quick Chart
Wondering if you're pregnant? Read our quick chart of the first 11 signs and early symptoms of pregnancy.
|
Pregnancy |
Time of |
Other Possible |
| Delay of Menstruation | During entire pregnancy | Excessive weight gain or loss, fatigue,
hormonal problems, tension, stress, going off the birth control pill or breast
feeding. |
| Nausea and vomiting | 2 - 8 weeks after conception | Food poisoning, stress and variety of other stomach
disorders. |
| Tender or swollen breasts | 1 - 2 weeks after conception | Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills,
impending menstruation. |
| Feeling exhausted or "sleepy" | 1 -6 weeks after conception | Stress, fatigue, depression and other physical and mental
strains. Can also be the common cold or flu. |
| Backaches | During entire pregnancy | A variety of back problems and physical or
mental strains. |
| Frequent headaches | Sometimes during entire pregnancy. | Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, eye strain and other
ailments. |
| Food cravings | During entire pregnancy | Poor diet, stress, depression and
impending menstruation. |
| Darkening of areola (breast nipple) | First signs 1 - 14 weeks after conceptions and then throughout pregnancy | Hormonal imbalance. |
| Fetal movements | 16 - 22 week after conception | Gas, lower gastrointestinal bowl
contractions. |
| Frequent urination | 6 - 8 weeks after conception | Diabetes, urinary tract infection, taking excessive
diuretics causing urination. |
| Fetal heart beat | 10 - 20 weeks and then throughout entire pregnancy. Early detection using sensitive microphones, e.g. Doppler. | None |
Related Links
- Article: Am I Pregnant?
- Advice: When Did You Know It Was Time?
- Slideshow: Home Pregnancy Tests
- Quiz: Myth vs. Fact: Test Your Fertility IQ
- Poll: Have you tried any of these conception tricks (and had success)?
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