If you are experiencing nausea, fatigue, or have missed your period, you may be wondering whether you could be pregnant. Early pregnancy symptoms can often be confused with other conditions, such as stress or lifestyle changes.
The most accurate way to know if you’re pregnant is by taking a pregnancy test. At Coweta Pregnancy Services, we provide free, confidential pregnancy testing, and if the test is positive, you can receive a limited ultrasound.
We are here to help you.
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A Missed Period
The first and most obvious sign you could be pregnant is a missed period. Most women test for pregnancy after a week or more has passed from their period due date, but you may get a positive result on the first day of your missed period.
It is important to remember, however, that a missed or delayed period could be due to other causes such as weight gain/loss, hormonal imbalances, or stress. Therefore, confirming with a pregnancy test is recommended.
Nausea
Also known as “morning sickness”, nausea can actually happen at any time during the day when you are pregnant. Some women can have nausea without vomiting, and it tends to happen as early as two weeks into a pregnancy.
Tender or Swollen Breasts
Early pregnancy hormonal changes can make your breasts feel sensitive and sore until your body adjusts to the hormones. You might notice your breasts becoming larger, too.
Increased Urination
You might find that you are peeing more often. This is due to hormonal changes and increased blood flow during early pregnancy, which causes your kidneys to process more fluid. This can happen before you even miss a period.
Fatigue
The high levels of progesterone can cause women to feel extremely tired during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Fatigue tends to disappear in the second trimester and returns in the third.
Mood Changes
The flood of hormones during pregnancy can contribute to mood changes and can make you emotional. Reach out for support if you feel as if you may be struggling with depression.
Bloating
The surge of hormones at the beginning of pregnancy can make you more bloated and lead you to feel more gassy than usual. It’s similar to the beginning of your period.
Light Spotting
Light spotting, also known as implantation bleeding, takes place about 10 days after conception. Implantation bleeding can look like small drops of blood or a brownish discharge.
The challenge with implantation bleeding is that it can cause some people to think they have just had a light period and aren’t pregnant.
Food Aversions
Your taste may change during pregnancy, or you may start to crave certain foods. Some women also become more sensitive to odors; this is due to hormonal changes.
Confirm Your Pregnancy
All the pregnancy symptoms above can be confused with viruses, PMS, medical conditions, stress, and hormonal imbalances. This is why it is so important to verify your pregnancy with a medical-quality pregnancy test and an ultrasound.
Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. You can still get a positive pregnancy test result for days or weeks after a miscarriage because it takes time for the pregnancy hormone (hCG) to leave the body.
This is why we recommend an ultrasound after a positive pregnancy test, so you can see how far along your pregnancy is, the location, and the viability of the pregnancy.
Find Pregnancy Support At Coweta Pregnancy Services
Suspect you could be pregnant or are experiencing early pregnancy symptoms like the above? Booking a medically certified pregnancy test at our center is the next step. Please wait a week after your missed period before coming in for testing.
Upon receiving a positive result at our center, you can receive a limited ultrasound to confirm key pregnancy details. In addition to our pregnancy services, we offer educational support for new parents and community resources for those who might need extra help.
If you’re unsure about what the next step is after learning you’re pregnant, we encourage you to explore your options so you can make an informed decision.
Schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment to learn more about your options or book your pregnancy test at the center today.