Think you might be pregnant? It can take some women weeks to notice that they're pregnant, but others might notice the first, subtle warning signs as early as a week or two after the egg is fertilized. But, many of the early pregnancy symptoms can also be warning signs that your period is near. The only way to truly confirm that you're pregnant is to get a pregnancy test, at home or at your doctor's office. If you start noticing some early pregnancy symptoms, it's best to get a pregnancy test to be sure.
Missing Menstruation
Something missing during your time of the month? Not getting your period when you expect it is one of the surest signs that you're pregnant. When this occurs depends on when you conceived, but it's typically around two weeks after conception that your period is due---and doesn't show up. Some women may have minimal bleeding, but it's significantly different than their regular menstrual periods.
Breast Changes
Your breasts are often the first to know that you're pregnant---and they're quick to let you know. Within a week or two after you conceive, your breasts may seem particularly full and perky due to swelling. Others notice sore and tender breasts as an early sign of pregnancy.
Exhaustion
During the first weeks of pregnancy, your body is working harder than ever before to support your growing baby and encourage healthy growth and development. Your baby is growing quickly in the first few weeks, and you'll be exhausted from it. as early as two weeks after you conceive, you may find that you're going to bed unusually early and struggling to make it through the day without a nap.
Feeling Sick
Morning sickness may be the classic early pregnancy symptom, but it can last all day long. Some women just feel nauseous, while others actually deal with vomiting. This symptom can start as early as two weeks into your pregnancy, and may last for much of the pregnancy. Some women are lucky enough to never deal with nausea throughout their pregnancies.
Body Aches
Low back pain is a common early sign of pregnancy, and it may persist throughout the many weeks of pregnancy. It's generally a dull, sore ache rather than a shooting pain. Headaches are also very common early in pregnancy because of the rapid increase in hormones.
Running to the Restroom
Within the first six weeks or so after conceiving, it's normal to need to urinate much more frequently. This can also last throughout most of the pregnancy, as the growing uterus adds pressure to the bladder.
