Common Pregnancy Signs & Symptoms
Am I pregnant?
Wondering if you could be pregnant? The most common pregnancy symptoms include :
- A missed period
- Fatigue
- Frequent Urination
- Sore, swollen breasts
- Increased hunger, food cravings and aversions
- Morning sickness (can include day and night)
- Mood swings
- Bloating
- Constipation
Pregnancy symptoms can vary from person to person and can even vary from pregnancy to pregnancy.
How Early Do Pregnancy Symptoms Start?
It depends. Some women start to have symptoms days after conception, while others don’t feel anything until weeks later.
When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
You can take a pregnancy test as soon as you’ve missed your period. However, taking a test too soon may give you a false negative. Your HCG levels (pregnancy hormones) may be too low, and the test cannot detect them and may show you’re not pregnant when you are. We encourage you to wait to test until at least a week after you’ve missed your period for more accurate results. Also note, you shouldn’t rely on a pregnancy test alone. An easy way to know for sure that you’re pregnant is to receive an ultrasound.
We’re here to Help
Health Resources Center provides free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, and a safe, compassionate environment to explore all of your pregnancy options. Should your test be positive, we also provide free prenatal vitamins to take throughout your pregnancy and baby’s first year. Give us a call at 218-736-6050 or schedule your appointment online. All services are confidential and free of charge!
*All medical services are overseen and under the licensure of our Medical Director.
Sources
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2022, March 8). 1st trimester pregnancy: What to expect. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20047208
Am I Pregnant? Early Symptoms of Pregnancy & When to Test. Cleveland Clinic. (2022, July 26). https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9709-pregnancy-am-i-pregnant
