The First One to Two Weeks
As early as the first few weeks of pregnancy, hormones can rage as your body works to create and grow a tiny new life. Your body is working so hard that it's no wonder one of the earliest signs of pregnancy is fatigue, which the American Pregnancy Association says can set in within as little as one or two weeks after conception.
Hormones can cause another immediate pregnancy symptom--sore, swollen breasts. If you think your breasts are looking a bit full but feeling more sensitive than usual, pregnancy can be the cause. Sore and swollen breasts can appear within a week or two after you conceive, says the American Pregnancy Association.
Between Two and Eight Weeks
Nausea is often one of the first warning signs that women may recognize as pregnancy. It can happen as quickly as the second week after conception, says the Mayo Clinic. While commonly classified as "morning sickness," nausea in early pregnancy can occur at any time of day.
A missed period is a clear sign that you're pregnant. Depending on when you conceived, you may notice that your period hasn't arrived within a week or two after conception. Some slight spotting may appear 10 to 14 days after conception that may make you think it's your period. It's really implantation bleeding, which occurs when the fertilized egg "implants" in the uterine lining.
Between Six and Eight Weeks
Within six to eight weeks after conception, as your uterus expands, you may find yourself needing to urinate far more frequently. The American Pregnancy Association says that increased urination is a telltale sign of pregnancy.
You may also find yourself craving certain foods, whether it's pickles and ice cream or a big pizza. Food aversions also commonly appear within the first month or two after conception, and you may notice that some of your favorite foods suddenly make your stomach turn.
There are a number of other early pregnancy symptoms that can appear at any time in the first trimester--constipation, headaches, feeling dizzy and moodiness. Everyone experiences different pregnancy symptoms and at different times throughout their pregnancy, so there's no certain set of symptoms or a particular timeline that you're guaranteed to experience. If you suspect you're pregnant, take a pregnancy test or consult your doctor.
