Typical pregnancy symptoms usually appear as soon as you are pregnant, at the time of implantation when the hCG preggnancy hormone enters the blood. Nausea and tiredness are among the first typical pregnancy symptoms, though for most women, missing a menstrual period is usually the very first sign that they are pregnant. Typical pregnancy symptoms are related to the pregnancy hormone hCG. They usually do not appear until later on in pregnancy, often weeks after implantation, when hCG is high enough to induce these symptoms. The best way to know for sure that you're pregnant is with a pregnancy test. But there are early symptoms of pregnancy that can alert you to the fact that you may be pregnant and should have a test.

Spotting CD 11 - Pregnancy?

Does spotting on CD 11 mean that I could be pregnant? ... read more »

When Does Implantation Bleeding and Spotting Happen?

Implantation happens on average nine days (6-12 days) after ovulation and fertilization. Some women report having implantation symptoms like implantation bleeding or implantation cramping. ... read more »

Is Breast Tenderness a Pregnancy Sign?

Most women experience breast tenderness from time to time. Breasts may feel achy, have shooting pains, or simply feel full and heavy. Sore breasts typically occur due to hormonal fluctuations. ... read more »

First Pregnancy Symptoms

What are the very first pregnancy symptoms I can expect? Nausea and tiredness are among the first typical pregnancy symptoms. ... read more »

Pregnancy Symptoms Calculator

Use this pregnancy symptoms calculator to record your symptoms. By checking off which symptoms you have, you can see if you might be pregnant! ... read more »

Vaginal Discharge: Early Pregnancy Symptoms & Signs

Can vaginal discharge be a symptom and sign of pregnancy? How does vaginal discharge change during pregnancy and ovulation? ... read more »

Swollen Ankles: How to Ease the Pain During Pregnancy

You may not be able to see them by the end of the pregnancy, but your ankles are down there and are holding the pressure of your pregnancy. ... read more »

Physical Symptoms and Body Changes During Pregnancy

What pregnancy symptoms can you expect? What are definite signs of pregnancy? Read through our comprehensive list of pregnancy symptoms and signs, with each symptom explained! ... read more »

He's Gaining Weight Too: The Couvade Syndrome

Information about the Couvade syndrome, or sympathetic pregnancy. ... read more »

Postpartum Urinary Incontinence

The same muscles that are used to push your baby through the birth canal are used to stop urine from escaping the bladder during normal activity. Muscles of the pelvic area require time to heal and as they heal urinary incontinence will often ease off. ... read more »

Vision Eye Changes And Pregnancy

Increased fluid retention and volume in the body during pregnancy can cause a build-up of fluid behind the eyes, which may cause you to have blurry vision. ... read more »

Pregnant and No Cramps or Spotting: Is That Normal?

Do all pregnant women have spotting or cramps? I have heard that many women have had cramps and spotting but I haven't had any yet. ... read more »

Pregnancy Brings on Insomnia

According to a recent study though, insomnia in pregnant women actually goes beyond the usual causes. The first common cause of insomnia during pregnancy is the elevated levels of progesterone. ... read more »

Hemorrhoids And Pregnancy

There are many bodily changes that take place during pregnancy but there is one that is especially troublesome to most: hemorrhoids. ... read more »

Embarrassing Symptoms of Pregnancy

Not all of pregnancy is beautiful or comfortable. For some women, talking about the more embarrassing symptoms that occur during pregnancy stages can be hard. ... read more »

Mood Swings and Emotional Changes During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is quite an amazing thing full of many physical and emotional changes and mood swings due to fluctuating hormones. ... read more »

Donʼt Let These 6 Pregnancy Symptoms Fake You Out

These six symptoms of pregnancy are classic but they don't always represent a pregnancy. ... read more »

The Relationship Between PMS and Pregnancy

Researchers are still not sure why many women get post-menstrual symptoms (PMS), but they are sure that there is no reliable relationship between PMS and pregnancy. ... read more »

Early Pregnancy Cramps

Early pregnancy cramps are the result of the many physical changes in the body, caused by a variety of reasons. However, severe cramps in early pregnancy could be a sign of pregnancy complications. ... read more »

Abdominal Discomfort During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, the ligaments located on the left and right side of the abdomen may feel achy from time to time. ... read more »

Can Pregnant Women Prevent Leg Cramps?

Increased blood and fluid volume, changes in hormone levels, increased body weight and other changes can wreak havoc on the female body during pregnancy. One of the more common symptoms of pregnancy is leg cramps. ... read more »

Pregnancy Cramping: Identifying Causes

Could cramps be the first pregnancy sign? Do cramps always mean labor? While there are harmless reasons for cramps, there are also serious medical conditions in pregnancy that can start out as cramps. ... read more »

Frequent Urination

Pregnancy hormones are to blame for frequent urination during pregnancy as hCG levels increase blood flow to the pelvic region of the body. Increased fluid retention is another cause for frequent urination. ... read more »

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

To prepare for giving birth, during which your baby must be moved through the birth canal, pregnancy hormones work to loosen ligaments and joints in the pelvic area. ... read more »

Pregnancy Abdominal Achiness and Pain

Abdominal achiness or pain is among the most common pregnancy symptoms. It is not uncommon to feel sharp pains on the sides of the abdomen with the growth of the fetus. ... read more »

Concerning Symptoms During Pregnancy You Should Not Ignore

Important issues during pregnancy not to ignore. ... read more »

Leg Pain and Cramps in Pregnancy

Sharp pains in the legs, especially the calf muscles, are just a part of pregnancy. Like any other pregnancy aches, hormones are probably to blame for some of the pain, but other factors are certainly part of these irritating nightly occurrences as well. ... read more »

Fatigue During Pregnancy

Fatigue is very common during and after pregnancy. When a baby is growing inside of you, your body uses tons of stored energy. This can lead to fatigue and extreme exhaustion in some cases. ... read more »

Back Pain During Pregnancy

Dealing with back pain during pregnancy is all about rest, relaxation and the right support ... but back pain could also indicate a more serious problem. ... read more »

Heartburn and Indigestion During Pregnancy

There is an old wives' tale that claims heartburn during pregnancy means the baby will have lots of hair. While there is little truth to this tale, many women still experience intense digestive issues (indegestion) while carrying baby. ... read more »

Increased Sense of Smell and Pregnancy

Scents and odors that once brought happiness may smell horrible during pregnancy. The change, like so many other changes during pregnancy, is caused by pregnancy hormones. ... read more »

Abdominal Achiness

During pregnancy, the ligaments located on the left and right side of the abdomen may feel achy from time to time. ... read more »

Pregnancy Complication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Nausea and vomiting can feel severe during pregnancy, but there is a difference between having one bad day of nausea and vomiting and having the more serious and life-threatening condition of hyperemesis gravidarum. ... read more »

Pseudocyesis: What Is a Phantom or False Pregnancy?

A phantom or false pregnancy (pseudocyesis) is a condition in which a woman believes that she is pregnant, even though there is no physical evidence of pregnancy and the pregnancy test is negative. ... read more »

Difficulty Urinating After Giving Birth

During pregnancy, pressure on bladder makes urination sometimes difficult. Once you have given birth, that pressure is gone and the bladder must learn the pattern of urinating all over again. ... read more »

Pregnancy Symptoms You Don't Expect When You Are Expecting

You already know about nausea and fatigue but there are many other pregnancy symptoms that nobody ever told you about! ... read more »

Very Early Signs of Pregnancy

Many women report very early signs of pregnancy, while others never have symptoms. ... read more »

Earliest Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

You probably have a million questions: "How long does it take to get pregnant symptoms?" "How soon do you get pregnancy symptoms?" "How early can pregnancy symptoms start?" These are the most common. ... read more »

Pregnancy Symptoms and Their Timing

Pregnancy symptoms and timing of each. ... read more »

Metal Taste in Mouth

I have a metal taste in my mouth. Could this mean I'm pregnant? ... read more »

Early pregnancy symptoms No. 2

These are pregnancy symptoms as described by BabyMed members. ... read more »

I have pregnancy symptoms or sign. Could I be pregnant?

I am having no pregnancy symptoms and no pregnancy signs. Could I still be pregnant? ... read more »

Shortness of Breath During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Shortness of breath is common during pregnancy, but there are ways that you can work to ease the feeling of exhaustion. ... read more »

Missing the Pill Once

Implantation bleeding is typically just a couple of drops. If you just missed one day of birth control pills, and especially if you are bleeding now like a regular period on time, chances are that you are not pregnant, ... read more »

Early Pregnancy Symptoms of BabyMed Members No. 3

Early pregnancy symptoms as described by BabyMed members in 2007. ... read more »

Forgetfulness

Pregnancy induced forgetfulness is a common part of having a baby. It is not uncommon, however, for women to forget things that seem imprinted on the brain like their own cell phone number or home address. ... read more »

Sciatica - Pregnancy Symptom

Sciatica refers to the pain one experiences along the sciatic nerve. The longest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve runs down your spin, over you hips and buttocks, and down your legs. ... read more »

Breasts, Leaky (Postpartum)

When nursing, women often have to deal with leaky breasts. Milk dripping or spraying from the breasts can be uncomfortable and messy. ... read more »

Visible Abdominal Vein

The visible vein in your abdomen is due to the fact that an increased blood supply is necessary to move nutrients, vitamins, and life sustaining oxygen back and forth between you and your baby. ... read more »

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