Do you have the feeling you might be pregnant, but it’s still too early to take a pregnancy test? Paying attention to any bodily changes could help reveal whether you’re pregnant.
Here are seven common pregnancy symptoms women can experience in the first few weeks.
1. A Missed Period
Missing your monthly period is usually the first sign of pregnancy. If your cycle is late or you missed it completely, it is time to take a home pregnancy test.
You can also visit Life Choices Medical Center for a free lab-quality test to confirm your result.
2. Fatigue
A woman’s body works overtime during pregnancy. Blood volume increases by 30-50%, the placenta is created from scratch, and hormones rapidly increase. All this new work can leave you feeling extra tired and fatigued.
While we do not know the exact cause of fatigue, the rapid rise in progesterone during early pregnancy could contribute.
3. Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea during pregnancy is sometimes referred to as morning sickness. The name is misleading, however, as women can experience morning sickness at any time of the day or night.
While morning sickness usually reaches its peak around weeks 8-10 of pregnancy, some women can experience nausea in those first few weeks of pregnancy as well.
4. Frequent Urination
Are you running to the restroom more lately? Increased blood volume causes the kidneys to process more fluid, which ends up in the bladder.
5. Tender, Swollen Breasts
Swollen and sore breasts can be one of the first physical signs of pregnancy. The Mayo Clinic explains that new hormones during pregnancy often cause this symptom. As hormones reach a balance later in pregnancy, women may get some relief from breast sensitivity.
6. Nasal Congestion
Did you know a stuffy nose or congestion could be a symptom of pregnancy? An increase in blood volume and hormones causes mucous membranes to become swollen, dry, or bleed easily, thus resulting in a stuffy nose for some women.
7. Moodiness
Fluctuating emotions are very common during pregnancy. All the new pregnancy hormones can make you feel especially emotional or weepy. They can also trigger mood swings.
So, if you find yourself on an unusual emotional rollercoaster, you might be pregnant.
Taking the Next Step
If you have missed your period or are experiencing pregnancy signs or symptoms, it’s time to take a pregnancy test. Life Choices provides women with free and confidential pregnancy testing and supportive care.
Schedule an appointment today. We’re here to serve you.
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