Probable Signs of Pregnancy Enlarged abdomen Positive pregnancy test Change in uterine shape Softening of the cervix (Goodell's sign) Enlarging uterus Braxton Hicks contractions Palpation of the baby Ballottement

 

Here is a list of the symptoms you may be experiencing if you are pregnant, in no particular order. Although you may find you have alot of the symptoms below, the only way to truly tell if you are pregnant is to obtain a positive pregnancy test.  

 

If you are unlucky enough to experience it, morning sickness typically begins around week 6, although it can come on as early as week 4 for some women. It usually ends by the 16th week of pregnancy, when your pregnancy hormone levels even out. Some women are lucky enough to never experience morning sickness. However, for some women, morning sickness remains throughout their pregnancy. 

Although the name implies that "morning sickness" only happens in the morning, it can occur at any time during the day or even in the night. Morning sickness affects approximately 50 to 80 percent of all pregnant women. Symptoms include nausea and vomiting. If severe, morning sickness can cause dehydration and weight loss. If you are experiencing severe morning sickness, contact your healthcare provider. . 

Breast Soreness is an early, but very common pregnancy symptom (starting 2 to 4 weeks after conception). Shortly after conception occurs, your body is producing more of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These are the same hormones released during your menstrual cycle, but in bigger quantities, which can cause extra tenderness of the breasts. As with morning sickness, the tenderness diminishes significantly after the first trimester.

Your breasts may feel sore, tingly and unusually sensitive to touch. They may also be swollen and begin to enlarge. A sports or maternity bra may relieve some discomfort. These types of bras provide gentle support without restriction.

 

Frequent Urination

During pregnancy, an enlarging uterus and an increase in hormones may cause frequent urination (usually only small amounts of urine). Another factor is that, during your pregnancy, the amount of blood and other fluids in your body increases which leads to extra fluid being processed by your kidney and ending up in your bladder. This pregnancy symptom usually occurs within a week or two after pregnancy has occurred.

 

Dizziness

Dizziness is quite common in early pregnancy. To improve the blood flow to your baby, your blood vessels relax and widen (due to pregnancy hormones). As a side effect, your blood pressure drops causing you to feel light headed.

It is more common in the first trimester, but dizziness may occur later in your pregnancy as well as your growing uterus puts pressure on your blood vessels, effectively obstructing the blood flow, especially when lying down. If you experience frequent dizziness in the second and third trimesters you may want to contact your healthcare provider and have your iron levels checked.

Feeling Tired

Your body is going through a lot of changes in the first few months of pregnancy. A lot of energy and resources are being spent on making your baby. You may feel tired, exhausted even, and may want to sleep all the time. If you are feeling tired, relax and take it easy, allow your body the rest if needs.  

This pregnancy symptom can start as early as 2 weeks after conception. You should start to gain your energy back once you approach the second trimester, although fatigue can return sometime around your 7th month.

 

Headaches

Due to the sudden rise of hormones and increased blood flow traveling through your body, headaches are a common symptom of early pregnancy. If your headaches are frequent and painful, it may be helpful to ask your healthcare provider  for a list of medications that are safe for use during pregnancy.

 

Vaginal Discharge

A vaginal discharge may be present during pregnancy. It is called leukorrhea, which is an odorless or mild-smelling whitish/yellowish discharge. This is the same discharge that you occasionally found in your underwear before you were pregnant, only now in much larger quantities due to increased estrogen production and greater blood flow to the area around the vagina.

If the discharge has a strange odor, color (greenish or greyish) burns or itches, it may indicate an infection. If you suspect an infection, contact your healthcare provider.

Missed Menstrual Period

A missed menstrual period is probably one of the more reliable and widely known signs of pregnancy, but it is not conclusive. To be sure you are pregnant its best to rely on a pregnancy test. You can purchase a pregnancy test over the counter at any drug store or supermarket or you can have your doctor test you.