Common symptoms of pregnancy - Pregnancy
One of the most common signs of being pregnant is missing a period. However, other
causes may be responsible for this such as: discontinuing the oral contraceptive
pill, stress and illness.
Another early sign of being pregnant is the enlargement of the breast. This change
of size occurs as a preparation for breastfeeding.
Nausea and vomitting symptoms may appear between the second and sixth week of pregnancy.
A feeling of tiredness may also be experienced. A change in your usual taste and
smell is also possible. It is not uncommon for pregnant women to develop certain
food cravings and experiencing strange taste sensations. Some pregnant women also
feel constipated.
Darkening of the areola and frequent urination is also considered a sign of pregnancy.
The above symptoms and signs only suggest pregnancy as a possibility but do not
confirm it. It is possible to confirm your pregnancy after two weeks of becoming
pregnant.
Pregnancy Tests - Confirming the symptoms of pregnancy
- Home Pregnancy Tests confirm pregnancy by determining the amount of HCG in the urine.
They can be purchased at a local chemist shop.
- Pregnancy Blood Tests confirm pregnancy by detecting the amount of HCG in the blood.
- After about five weeks since conception occurred, an internal examination by a doctor
can confirm pregnancy with 100 percent accuracy!
