Think you’re pregnant? According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the common pregnancy symptoms to look out for include a missed period, nausea, or fatigue.
Keep reading to learn more about early pregnancy symptoms and what signs to look for if you think pregnancy is a possibility.
Early Pregnancy Symptoms
A Missed Period
A missed period could be a clear sign of pregnancy. If you struggle with irregular periods, count three weeks from your last period or four weeks from the time you had sex before taking a pregnancy test to get accurate results. If you struggle with irregular periods, wait 36 days after your last menstrual period or four weeks after you had sex to take a pregnancy test.
Increased Urination
Are you finding yourself peeing more than normal? This is because your blood volume increases by almost 50% when pregnant. The amount of blood in your body increases during pregnancy, causing your kidneys to process extra fluid, leading to more urine in your bladder.
Nausea With or Without Vomiting
Feeling nausea all the time? Nausea and vomiting may point to pregnancy, also known as “morning sickness.” It’s a common pregnancy sign in the early days of pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Nausea may happen at any time of day and vary in severity. Not all women experience this pregnancy symptom.
Tender, swollen breasts
Hormonal changes can also lead to your breasts swelling or even feeling extra tender (like before your period). Also, you could notice your breasts enlarging and areolas darkening (the areas around your nipples).
Moodiness
Are you unable to control your mood lately and feel like everything sets your mood off? Mood swings are a common pregnancy symptom, as you have a flood of hormones in your body during pregnancy. You could also experience mood swings due to sleep deprivation and anxiety.
Free Pregnancy Testing
Begin getting clarity about a potential pregnancy with our lab-quality urine pregnancy tests that are 99% accurate. They can detect the hCG “pregnancy hormone” 21-24 days after the first day of your last period. If your test comes back positive, we can discuss your options moving forward after going over the results with you.
Schedule a free appointment today to get answers. You are not alone.