If you’ve recently missed a period or noticed unusual changes in your body, you might be wondering if you’re pregnant. While only a pregnancy test can confirm your pregnancy, there are early symptoms that many women experience in the first few weeks.
One fact to note is that each woman’s experience is different. Some women have intense symptoms early on, while others don’t notice any signs. If you’re unsure of what’s going on with your body, we’re here to help determine if it’s pregnancy.
You can schedule a free and confidential appointment for a pregnancy test at Options Pregnancy Clinic in Branson, MO.
Common Early Pregnancy Symptoms
While this isn’t an exhaustive list, here are a few common early pregnancy signs and symptoms.
Missed Period
This is often the first and most obvious sign. If your periods are usually regular and suddenly stop, it may be time to take a test.
Nausea (with or without vomiting)
Sometimes called “morning sickness,” this queasy or seasick feeling can happen at any time of day. Not all women experience it, but it’s common in early pregnancy.
Fatigue
If you feel unusually tired, even after getting enough sleep, rising levels of progesterone from pregnancy could be to blame.
Tender, Swollen Breasts
Hormonal changes can make your breasts feel swollen, sore, or more sensitive than usual. You may also notice that the areas around your nipples (areolas) are darkening and getting larger.
Frequent Urination
Are you running to the bathroom more often than usual? Increased blood flow and hormones might be the cause.
Feeling Moody or Emotional
If you feel extra emotional or experience mood swings, it might be due to hormonal shifts in early pregnancy.
Food Aversions or Cravings
You may find yourself avoiding foods you once loved or craving new ones during pregnancy. This is where the desire-to-eat-pickles stereotype comes from. However, pregnant women can crave all kinds of foods.
Light Spotting or Cramping
Some women experience light bleeding or mild cramping when the fertilized egg implants in the wall of the uterus. This is implantation bleeding, which is different from a typical period.
Positive or Negative for Pregnancy? Get the Answer.
You don’t have to figure this out alone at home. Options Pregnancy Clinic offers free pregnancy tests in a caring and supportive environment. If you think you might be pregnant, contact us to schedule an appointment.
We’re here to encourage and support you.