What Are The Earliest Signs of Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is one of the most significant millstones of any woman�s life. After all, it is going to change your life forever. However, it is quite difficult to understand whether you are pregnant or not in the first two weeks of the pregnancy.

The signs are too subtle and have to be searched for meticulously. Nevertheless, you will notice some minor changes in the body like pains, aches and nausea and a loss of appetite or changes in appetite which can be symptoms of pregnancy.

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You can take a home pregnancy test to check whether you are pregnant or not. You can also talk to your doctor regarding the same. Here are some early signs that will help you guess whether you are pregnant or not.

Take Note of Any Taste Changes

Food cravings may not come to you right from the start of your pregnancy. But your early symptoms may include an aversion towards food. You could start disliking the smell of food or the drinks that you once liked suddenly during this time. Even your morning coffee brewing can make you feel nauseated at times.

Take Note of Your Overall Energy Level

One common early sign of pregnancy is fatigue. You may feel tired throughout the day even if you have not changed your sleep schedule. A fatigue that cannot be explained can be an early sign of pregnancy.

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Think About Your Mood Swings

Pregnancy hormones lead to drastic changes in the mood. You can notice that you get frustrated or angry very easily or can even get more emotional. You can even cry over sad television shows and commercials. These mood swings are similar to the mood changes that you experience before your menstrual cycle.

Pay Attention to Unusual Nausea

About one fourth of the pregnant women experience nausea as the first sign of pregnancy. You may feel almost sick to your stomach on certain portions of the day. The strange smells can easily trigger feelings of sickness and nausea.

Keep Your Menstrual Cycle in Mind

The first sign of pregnancy is usually a missed period. Keep a track of your menstrual cycle to know when to expect the monthly period. If you completely miss you period then it can be a sign that you are pregnant. 

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Take Note of Unusual Spotting or Bleeding

Possibly due to attachment of sperm to an egg, implantation bleeding can occur just after pregnancy. Many women think of this as a light period. But this can be a symptom of pregnancy if you are also experiencing other symptoms with it.

The colour of the implantation bleeding may also be different from your regular period. It may be brown or pink coloured.

Implantation bleeding is much lighter than your regular period. Just when you wipe it you may notice it.

Evaluate Any Unusual Pains and Aches

Unexpected physical discomfort can be caused by pregnancy. This may include tender and sore breasts as well as mild uterine discomfort. These are similar to the pains that you experience just before your periods.

Apart from the above symptoms you should also check with a quality and reliable pregnancy test kit to confirm whether you are pregnant or not.