Early Signs of Pregnancy

Although, pregnancy has its early signs and symptoms however, the early signs of pregnancy especially during the first two weeks can be confusing.

According to the pregnancy calendar, the first two weeks starting from your last menstrual period till ovulation and fertilization.

Here are the early signs in the first two weeks after conception that may indicate that you are pregnant. These signs usually subside throughout the first trimester of pregnancy and vary from woman to woman.

Remember that the early signs that you may experience vary depending on whether you are trying to conceive or not. Women who are not trying to conceive may experience anxiety or stress whereas, those women who are trying to conceive will feel excited and cautious.

The early signs show due to the hormonal changes taking place in the woman’s body after conception. Some women may feel the signs within a day or two after conception while some might as long as a week to 3 weeks to feel the signs. The most reliable and accurate way to know if you are pregnant is through home pregnancy tests easily available from the drugstores. However, these early signs might also help you prepare yourself considering that you will usually have to wait two weeks to take the pregnancy test.

Fatigue

Pay attention to your daily energy levels throughout your daily routine. Fatigue is one of the earliest possible pregnancy signs and is reported as one of the early sign of pregnancy in the first week by many pregnant women.

• A Missed Period
• Morning Sickness
• Tender and Sore Breast
• Sensitive Nipples
• Frequent Urination
• Constipation
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Dizziness or Fainting
• Heartburn
• Bloating/Gas
• Food Cravings and Aversions
• Weight Gain
• Rise in Basal Body Temperature
• Sensitive Sense of Smell
• Mood Swings
• Irritability
• Cramps
• Spotting
• Lower Back and leg aches and pains
• Intense Dreams
• Increased Cervical Fluid

Pregnancy Discharge

Besides these signs, many women have asked whether discharge is an early sign of pregnancy. But it depends on what kind of discharge are you experiencing. Also known as Leukorrhea, discharge occurs in early pregnancy due to the raised levels of estrogen in the blood and an increased blood flow in the vagina. The discharge helps in maintaining the pH balance and avoid infections. With no smell, doctors consider this as a sign of pregnancy. This specific discharge that women experience during pregnancy has a different texture. It is smooth, thick and stretchy without lumps.