Sore breasts
back pain, heightened sense of smell and more early signs of pregnancy.
back pain, heightened sense of smell and more early signs of pregnancy.
It's been a couple weeks since you
did the deed, and now you're dying to know: am I pregnant?
You'll need a home pregnancy test or a blood test at your OB's office to know
for sure, but until you can take one (the best time is once your period is
late) click through these early signs of pregnancy and see if any of them
feel familiar.
Shortness
of Breath
Do you get winded going up the
stairs all of a sudden? It might be because you’re pregnant. The growing fetus
needs oxygen, leaving you a little short. Sorry to say, this one may continue
throughout your pregnancy, especially as your growing baby starts to put
pressure on your lungs and diaphragm.
Sore
Breasts
Putting on your bra this morning
felt like mild torture. And are you imagining it, or are the girls a little
bigger? Tender and heavy-feeling breasts, darkening of the areolas and even
more pronounced veins on your chest can be a first sign that you're pregnant.
Wear your most supportive bra—to bed if you need it—to help ease discomfort.
Fatigue
You didn't even make it through one
page of your book last night before falling asleep. If you're suddenly
exhausted, it might be a response to the increasing hormones in your body. For
many women, tiredness continues through the first trimester, but then ebbs in
the second.
Nausea
Most pregnant women start to get the
queasies when they're about 6 weeks along, but some can experience morning
sickness (which unfortunately can occur morning, noon and night) earlier. It
will most likely subside as you enter the second trimester. In the meantime,
try to eat foods that will settle your stomach, like crackers or ginger ale.
Frequent Urination
If you suddenly find yourself unable
to sleep through the night without a trip to the loo, it might be a sign.
During pregnancy your body produces extra fluids, which has your bladder
working overtime—and you taking a lot of pee breaks.
Headaches
More early signs of pregnancy
include an aching head, a result of changes in hormones. Just in case you are
indeed pregnant, take pg-safe acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen to deal with
the pain.
Backaches
Is your lower back a little sore? If
you don't normally have back pain, it could mean your ligaments are loosening.
Sorry, this one might continue through your pregnancy as your weight gain and shifting
center of gravity throw your posture out of whack.
Cramping
Is it PMS or pregnancy? It's hard to
tell, but if you're feeling crampy, it might be your uterus stretching to get
ready for a baby.
Cravings
or Food Aversions
Suddenly, you cannot get enough
citrus. Or perhaps fish now turns your stomach. If you notice food issues that
weren't there before, it could be your body telling you you're pregnant.
Constipation
and Bloating
You swear you fit in your skinny
jeans just last week. If you're feeling a little puffy or backed up, it might
be extra progesterone due to pregnancy, which slows down your digestive system.
Mood Swings
WWIII erupted over your husband's
failure to put his socks in the hamper. Moody much? If you're feeling a little
hormonal, it might be because your body is adjusting to well, new
hormones. Assure your husband that the roller coaster emotions will pass.
Elevated Basal Body Temperature
If you've actively been trying to
get pregnant, you may have been charting your basal body temp to pinpoint
ovulation. Generally, your BBT is elevated from ovulation until you get your
period 2 weeks later. If it stays elevated beyond two weeks, it might be
because you're pregnant.
Super Smell
Your garbage can now makes you
gag—guess you're off trash duty! If you're repulsed by certain smells, or have
an increased sensitivity to odors, it may mean you've got a bun in the oven.
Dizziness or Fainting
This is the go-to symptom they use
to signify pregnancy in movies, but it's based in reality. Low blood sugar or
blood pressure can cause a woozy episode. Make sure you eat enough and stay
well-hydrated.
Spotting
Darn! You got your period. Or did
you? If it was much lighter than normal, and a few days earlier than expected,
you may actually be experiencing implantation bleeding, where the fertilized
egg attaches to the uterine wall and causes a little bloodshed.
Late Period
Many of the early signs of pregnancy
are also symptoms of PMS. How to tell the difference? The most telling clue yet
will be a missed period. If your cycle is fairly regular and you're late, you
should head to the drugstore.
Positive Pregnancy Test
You won't know for sure whether
you're a mama-to-be until you do the pee-stick test. If you get a negative
result and you still don't get your period, it just might just be too early for
the test to detect. In the meantime, look a few of these weird pregnancy symptoms that can appear upon conception. Wait a few days and try the
test again. And if it's positive—congratulations!
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