Missed a period?
It is considered to be one of the more obvious early signs of pregnancy. If you’re period is unusually late, its worth taking a pregnancy test.
The classic sign? Morning sickness!
Morning sickness affects everyone differently – it can be anything from slight feelings of nausea to full on vomiting. It can start a few weeks after conception or even after just a few days. While many women experience morning sickness to varying degrees, some won’t experience it at all– And why it is called “morning sickness” is beyond anyone who has experienced it as it can strike at any time of day or night, not just in the mornings!
Going to the loo a lot!
If you notice you are visiting the loo more often to empty your bladder, this may be a sign that you’re pregnant. All of the hormonal changes your body goes through during the first trimester can make toilet stops more frequent.
Feeling exhausted?
One of the most common early signs of pregnancy is a feeling of complete exhaustion. It happens as a side-effect of a rise in the levels of the hormone progesterone in your body. So if there’s no other real reason for you to be so tired, check the other pregnancy symptoms.
A funny taste in your mouth?
Some New Zealand mums say that when they first became pregnant they got a funny, metallic taste in their mouth. Other women develop an unexpected dislike for something everyday and familiar, like tea or coffee.
Aversion or cravings?
Some mums say that they develop aversions or cravings to certain smells and foods. This can happen quite soon after conception for some women because of the changes in hormones.
Changes to your breasts
The skin around your nipples is called the areola and one sign of pregnancy can be that it becomes noticeably darker and bigger. Other breast changes may include tenderness or your bra getting tighter.
Confirm your suspicions with a pregnancy test
Your doctor or health care professional will provide an accurate answer to that important question; however you can get a reliable positive result using a home pregnancy test from the first day of your missed period. This is helpful to know so that you have this confirmed by your doctor or health care professional. If you have any of these symptoms but a pregnancy test shows a negative result then talk with your doctor who can investigate further.