Signs of Pregnancy
When will I know if I’m pregnant?
One of the first indications that you may be pregnant is when your periods stop. It is not uncommon however for some women to continue having periods during pregnancy. If your breasts feel swollen and sore and you feel nauseous first thing in the morning then you should take a high quality pregnancy test such as Clear Blue.
Most women don't suspect they're pregnant until they've missed a period, but there may be other signs that include:
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Sickness and/or nausea
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A strange, 'metallic' taste in your mouth
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Enlarged breasts and breast tenderness and tingling
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The small bumps - 'Montgomery' stubercules' - on your nipples becoming more obvious
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Stomachpains – light cramps not severe pain.
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Tiredness
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Constipation
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Needing to urinate more often
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Loss of appetite for certain foods
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Increased vaginal discharge
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Some women experience very light bleeding (called 'spotting') that they mistake for their period
Oh no, it’s negative!
If at first you don’t succeed try and try again. For women in her twenties there is a 1 in 4 chance of conceiving whereas for women in their thirties there is a 1 in 7 chance of conceiving and this success rate falls as you get older. The average time it takes women in their 20’s to get pregnant is five cycles where as a woman in her thirties may have to wait ten cycles so be patient!
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