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10/1/2008 - by Anne Marie Neilson
  
Signs Of Pregnancy

Symptoms of pregnancy vary from woman to woman. While one may have every symptom in the book, another will exhibit none of them except maybe a missed period. If you've been trying to conceive, you will probably find yourself obsessing over any tiny possible symptom. All of the following are possible symptoms of pregnancy.

Implantation Bleeding

One of the first symptoms that some women notice is implantation bleeding. This spotting may or may not be accompanied by cramping. About 6 to 12 days after fertilization, the blastocyst implants into the lining of the uterus and begins the creation of chorionic villi, which will later be a part of the placenta. Not every woman has implantation bleeding, so if you don't experience it, it doesn't rule out pregnancy.

Fatigue

Feeling extremely tired is characteristic of early pregnancy. Feeling sleepy and fatigued can begin as early as the first week after fertilization of the egg.

Breast Changes

Some women experience tenderness of the breasts, or a tingling or sore feeling. This can start in the first week or two after conception. They may also appear a little swollen. Some women also notice that the coloration of the areolas darken early in their pregnancy.

Menstrual Changes

By two weeks after ovulation, most women will miss their period if they are pregnant. A few women will still have a period, but it will usually be lighter or shorter in duration than normal. This symptom is the one that causes most women to take a pregnancy test.

Morning Sickness

About 2 to 8 weeks into pregnancy, many women experience nausea or morning sickness. Morning sickness can actually occur at any time of day, and some women don't get morning sickness at all. For most women, this feeling of nausea will pass after 12 weeks gestation, while others have to deal with it for most of their pregnancies.

Headaches

Hormonal increases in early pregnancy can cause you to have more headaches than usual.

Backaches

Some women have lower backaches in early pregnancy. Many women continue this discomfort throughout the entire pregnancy as the weight of the uterus pulls on the sacrum.

Frequent Urination

After 6 to 8 weeks after fertilization, the uterus has grown enough to sit on top of your bladder, causing you to make more frequent trips to the bathroom.

Food Cravings and Aversions

Some women begin craving certain foods. Others begin having strong aversions to some foods or smells. Eggs seem to be a common aversion in early pregnancy. Some pregnant women also get cravings for non-food items… if this happens, talk to your doctor or midwife.

Basal Body Temperature

When you ovulate, your temperature rises. If you conceive, your temperature will remain elevated. If you don't take a pregnancy test, a good sign that you may be pregnant is if your temperature is still elevated 18 days after ovulation.

Fainting

Feeling faint is relatively common in pregnancy. Early in pregnancy, it may be caused by low blood sugar. As your pregnancy progresses, your blood volume increases and your vessels dilate. This may cause your blood pressure to drop a bit, which can make you feel lightheaded or even dizzy.

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