In early signs of pregnancy, every women have different experience signs each other. however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy is important because each symptom may be related to something other than pregnancy. Some women experience signs or symptoms of pregnancy within a week of conception. For other women, pregnancy symptoms may develop over a few weeks or may not be present at all. Below is a listing of some of the most common pregnancy signs symptoms. If you have been sexually active and experiencing any of the following symptoms it is important to take a pregnancy test.

If you’re like everyone else you’re trying to figure out what the signs of pregnancy or pregnancy symptoms are and how likely they are to mean that you are pregnant.

Ten Symptoms you can know as a sign of early pregnancy

• missed menstrual period
• nausea / morning sickness
• extreme fatigue
• frequent urination
• tender breasts and Darkening of Areolas
• headache
• heartburn
• constipation
• spotting
• Food Cravings

Missed Menstrual Period

A delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.

Nausea/Morning Sickness:

This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy. Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.

Extreme Fatigue/Tiredness:

Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception. Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.

Frequent Urination:

Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom. Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.

Tender Breasts/Swollen and Darkening of Areolas:

Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen. Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.

Darkening of Areolas

If you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker. Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.

Headaches:

The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy. Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.

Heartburn :

In heartburn, burning sensation extends from the bottom of the breastbone to the lower throat. The placenta produces the hormone progesterone, which relaxes the smooth muscles of the uterus. Progesterone also slows down the wavelike contractions of your esophagus and intestines, making digestion sluggish. The growing baby crowds your abdominal cavity, pushing the stomach acids back into the esophagus, leading to burning sensation in the chest.

Constipation:

This complaint affects a large proportion of pregnant women. This problem tends to worsen just after the first trimester. You can help ease the problem by making sure you drink plenty of water, getting plenty of exercise and including foods high in fibre in your diet.

Spotting:

During pregnancy the blood vessels dilate at a dramatic rate and the amount of blood may be too much for the vessels.

Food Cravings:

While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy.