What Are the Symptoms of Pregnancy

After trying for a while to conceive, you are probably wondering what the symptoms of pregnancy are because you cannot wait any longer to share the good news with your partner. Although early pregnancy has many symptoms and signs the most common is a missed period.

In fact most women are just waiting for a missed period and when that day arrives they usually take a home pregnancy test to measure the levels of hCG (hormone secreted during pregnancy) in urine. The results of this test are generally the most reliable, and very rarely fail.

What are the symptoms of pregnancy besides a missed period and a positive pregnancy urine test?

Pregnancy blood tests are usually more accurate and can be performed as soon as 7 to 10 days after ovulation, however they are not the most convenient because you need to get at the doctor's office or at a laboratory.

As soon as pregnancy begins, morning sickness is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy. From mild to moderate nausea and vomiting will accompany you for the very first weeks of your pregnancy. In America it is estimated that nearly 50% of all pregnant women experience morning sickness.

Morning sickness may occur at any hour of the day but most often in the morning when you have an empty stomach and a sort of dizziness. When morning sickness is severe, it becomes hyperemesis gravidarum, leading to dehydration and other health problems.

What are the symptoms of pregnancy others than those already noted?

Bloating is another symptom of pregnancy although some women may bloat prior to a menstrual period. Swollen breasts, soreness and tenderness, headaches, vaginal discharge, fatigue, and mood swings are some of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy.