Are you wondering if you might be pregnant? You may not realize that you’re pregnant since early pregnancy symptoms can mimic signs of your menstrual cycle.
Maybe you and your partner have been trying to conceive, or maybe you’re just wondering if pregnancy is the reason for your recent body changes.
Home pregnancy tests may produce a false negative early on, so the only surefire way to tell if you’re pregnant is a pregnancy test and sonogram administered by your doctor. In the meantime, check out these 14 pregnancy symptoms and decide what your next step will be.
1) Spotting And Cramping
As you know, spotting and cramping occur at the beginning of your cycle. But spotting and cramping are also early pregnancy symptoms.
After conception, the fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of your uterus. This causes spotting — better known as implantation bleeding — and cramping. While bleeding during pregnancy can be a cause for concern, it’s actually pretty common in the early stages of pregnancy.
2) Breast Changes
Your breasts will change as a result of increased hormone levels after conception. Some breast changes include:
- Heaviness
- Fullness
- Tenderness to the touch
Tackle this issue by resting an ice pack on your chest. It may also be time to go up a cup size and change the type of bra you wear. For instance, underwire bras may cause more irritation, so try a wireless bra instead to ease breast discomfort.
