Top five signs of pregnancy

Top five signs of pregnancy

Some women say they know the exact moment they conceived, some women notice signs before they miss a period, while others don’t know they’re pregnant for several weeks.

The top 5 signs of pregnancy are:

  1. Tender breasts that seem to be growing already!
  2. Slight bleeding or cramping as the embryo implants in your uterus.
  3. Nausea or sickness can start very early for some women. 
  4. Extreme tiredness... yes, it might not just be too many late nights, after all! 
  5. Needing to have a wee more often.

Most women ovulate two weeks before their period starts. So by the time you miss a period, your unborn baby is two weeks old.

But because pregnancy is dated from the first day of your last period, you are said to be four weeks pregnant. If you have a cycle of five weeks, your baby will still only be two weeks old when you miss your period, but your midwife will put you down as five weeks pregnant!

Comments

Submitted by 687emma on Sun, 20/05/2012 - 20:08.
Hi ladies, I stopped taking birth control pills in April, I'm due on this week however been feeling tired, lower back pain on & off, slight heartburn on & off, feel bloated, small weight gain around the tummy, breast are larger, I just don't know if I'm pregnant or it's me wishful thinking. I had really bad cramps early this morning, like very intense period pains when you can feel your cervix opening, I expected to start bleeding but after about 20 very painful mins (I was doubled up In pain very similar to contraction pain) the pain faded and just had a dull ache all day as well as lower back pain! Could I be pregnant! Or could this all be due to me coming off birth control pills??? Any advise is gratefully recieved, I have a daughter however she is now 12 so been a long time and I don't remember any of this! X
Submitted by lilwiccan on Sun, 20/05/2012 - 14:18.
Hi I took noritherone to stop my period while I went away, I bled for about 2 days very lightly then it stopped. Since then me and my partner had regular sex, and for the past few days ive been feeling irritable in my moods, ive been peeing alot more often and have had really bad heartburn for about 3 days. I havent had my period yet which should have started again by now, i did a test this morning and it was negative. Could i be pregnant?
Submitted by JoJo923 on Sat, 19/05/2012 - 22:00.
hey guys.. about three weeks ago my boyfreind and I got a bit carried away.. and he kinda pulled out before anything came out ( trying not to sound to graphic) i know it was kinda silly blah blah blah. umm I'm late i usually come on round the 10th of each month it's now the 19th and i've being running to the toilet like mad for the past week.. today i had really bad cramps.. they feel similar to period pains but when i look and think im on.. it's just discharge. i havent taken a pregnancy test yet and thought i might wait till the 25th to see whether my period would come. i didn't know whether im over reacting or actually having symtoms of pregnacy :/
Submitted by mammy2lewis on Thu, 17/05/2012 - 16:37.
to kizza77 , its very very very rare (nearly impossible) to get a false positive pregnancy test. more then likely it looks like the negative test is wrong, and the positive one is right. :) good luck! x
Submitted by annamink12 on Thu, 17/05/2012 - 14:16.
im very tired alot at mo and missed a few pills my head is not with it at mo and had sex about 1 week ago could i be pregnant im due on in about 5 days i have stopped taking pill cos i dont want to hurt baby
Submitted by kizza77 on Thu, 17/05/2012 - 10:59.
hi all am 6 days late have done a test and it come back posstive,i did another one and it come back neg,feeling sick all the time aswell,so am i pregant or not plz help xx
Submitted by teaandsuger on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 21:42.
hi i have misses my period and i am getting ready bad belly cramps and my bobs are really sore and getting bigger can you help me thanks?
Submitted by teaandsuger on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 21:38.
hi i have misses my period and iv been getting really bad stomach pains and feeling really tired all the time i haven't had a child yet so a don't know what to look out for and Brest are really hurting and their getting bigger can you help me please ?thanks
Submitted by bevbonb123 on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 18:38.
hello everyone im looking for a bit off advise ive been filling bloated and have tender boobs and filling tired more im not due on my period until friday but as im so inpation i went and got a test today that you can do 5 days before your period and it has a very faint line so i already had the cheap pound test so i done that aswell and that has a faint line to so does this mean im pregnant or not im confused?
Submitted by kayleigh222 on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 18:22.
and also to my last comment ive not had a period since i had my implant put in in 2009 xx
Submitted by kayleigh222 on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 18:21.
hi i had my implant out 2 weeks ago, me and my bf had intercourse that night, i have been really tired all the time and been feeling sick alot, i took a test today 15/5/12 it came back negative could i be pregnant as i didnt find out till i was at least 8 weeks with my other 2, please help xx
Submitted by chrissyk91 on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 16:44.
hey. me & my bf have been trying since last November! & now i'm 8 days late ! did a test saturday & 2 more sunday & i'm pregnant!! so happy!! But so scared :( Can't see the doctor for two weeks & 12weeks seems like forever away! Just hope everything is okay!! Still seems like a dream :D
Submitted by MUMofAmonsterANDbump on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 07:20.
found out that im pregnant with my second 2 days ago :D me and my partner have been trying for a while and we found out exactly 2 years to the day of when we found out i was pregnant with our son how strange couldnt be happier bit worried as had a bad labour but worth it :D
Submitted by vamickle on Mon, 14/05/2012 - 22:44.
i don't know if im pregnant or not im really scared, im getting really bad heartburn and am nearly a month late for my period, but did a test a week ago and its negative. what do i do ?? doctors are being useless
Submitted by jaimesmuumy on Mon, 14/05/2012 - 16:38.
Hello I'm looking for a little advice, for the last few weeks I have been feeling more tired than usual, and I have been feeling very emotional, and crying over silly things, I took a pregnancy test just a few weeks ago and it came back negative, I have just had a period that ended two days ago, I have been feeling sick and been having heartburn, I already have an 18month old girl, and I'm also on the implant, everyone keeps telling me that I could be pregnant, but I just don't know, I am also going to see the doctor tomorrow? Just want to know what you would all think if this was you?
Submitted by LittleNBlonde on Fri, 11/05/2012 - 21:29.
Urch can someone please tell me if shortness of breath and sharp tummy pains is normal? I was due my period 1st May so did a test last week and im pregnant :-) so happy but tummy pains and struggling for breath is worrying me
Submitted by LittleNBlonde on Fri, 11/05/2012 - 21:28.
Urch can someone please tell me if shortness of breath and sharp tummy pains is normal? I was due my period 1st May so did a test last week and im pregnant :-) so happy but tummy pains and struggling for breath is worrying me
Submitted by babyflynn2012 on Thu, 10/05/2012 - 17:06.
i dont know how far i am at the moment only found out 2days ago bu i was been sick alot for 3 to 4 weeks after finding out i was pregnant i stop being sick :D
Submitted by andy999vandy on Thu, 03/05/2012 - 12:40.
Hi Petal 54. Sorry that you are going through a worrying time. It is pretty unlikely that you are pregnant if you have not had intercourse-unless you have come VERY VERY CLOSE to doing so. There are other reasons for missing a period and for sore boobs. If you have missed a period, then a pregnancy test will be quite accurate now, so put yourself out of your misery and do one as soon as you can. At least you will have the answer, and hopefully your worries will be less. Good luck. xx
Submitted by andy999vandy on Thu, 03/05/2012 - 12:38.
Hi Petal 54. Sorry that you are going through a worrying time. It is pretty unlikely that you are pregnant if you have not had intercourse-unless you have come VERY VERY CLOSE to doing so. There are other reasons for missing a period and for sore boobs. If you have missed a period, then a pregnancy test will be quite accurate now, so put yourself out of your misery and do one as soon as you can. At least you will have the answer, and hopefully your worries will be less.
Submitted by petal54 on Thu, 03/05/2012 - 07:36.
Hi can someone please help me I don't know if I'm pregnant. Me and my boyfriend are only young and we havnt planned for a baby the only thing is we havnt had intercourse? My period hasn't been and my breasts are a little bit sore I am also getting some discharge? Can someone help please, thanks x
Submitted by roxxi2011 on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 22:17.
my last period was on the 18th of last month and i have done 4 test and i am prgnant
Submitted by roxxi2011 on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 22:15.
wat is happeding is that i feel really ill
Submitted by kd12345678 on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 20:09.
i have taken the coil out on monday after having it in for 2 years.... i am now on my period how long will it take for me to concive?
Submitted by readinggirl2012 on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 18:50.
hi just found out yesterday, am 41 have been trying for few months now, am excited but scared in case any complications, have 3 healthy children, but my youngest is 9 so its been a while.
Submitted by readinggirl2012 on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 18:50.
hi just found out yesterday, am 41 have been trying for few months now, am excited but scared in case any complications, have 3 healthy children, but my youngest is 9 so its been a while.
Submitted by poppysmum1 on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 10:24.
yipppeeee, at last a brother or sister for my 3 yr old girl poppy. Me and hubby have been trying for what seems like forever, only very early days but my boobs are MASSIVE (hubby happy) hope the morning sickness isnt as bad this time round :O) good luck everyone xxx
Submitted by dragonfly1986 on Tue, 01/05/2012 - 20:17.
i had the coil removed 4 weeks ago, when will my periods go back to normal? or could i be pregnant?
Submitted by Kezzy80 on Tue, 01/05/2012 - 14:03.
I'm 8 days late today and have had issues gettin pregnant. My 7 year old is desperate for a brother or sister.... Also scared to do a test Kerry
Submitted by ferdi4 on Mon, 30/04/2012 - 17:02.
So pleased to see someone pregnant who has had trouble with ovulation I am 45 and been desperate for a little brother or sister for our 6 yr old not tried any help even after 2 years! But am 7 days late do not want to do test as would be so disappointed have such sore breasts more visits to the loo and little pains in tummy could this be it? Holdimg my breath
Submitted by mushsgirl on Fri, 27/04/2012 - 23:02.
argh did a test 3 hours again and i'm PG!!! Been on Metformin for PCOS and lack of ovulation for a few months but test says PG 2-3 weeks!! yay
Submitted by ddsbubble on Fri, 27/04/2012 - 13:42.
test showed i ovulated last wednesday, had the sharp pain as described on early preg info,that was yesterday, im dying to do a test, how long should i wait?
Submitted by jadeybea on Thu, 26/04/2012 - 12:52.
Hi everyone, my fiance and I have recently started trying for baby #2 and even though I have felt it before I'm not sure if I'm pregnant. I have cramps and backache which I assumed was ovulation pains as I had my period nearly 3 weeks ago but my ovulation sticks are showing negative and have done for the past 2 weeks, I'm a week over the dates I should have ovulated! Has anyone who is expecting experienced this? I'm really hoping I am pregnant but trying not to get excited!
Submitted by KJTF2012 on Wed, 25/04/2012 - 20:34.
I only came off the pill 5 weeks ago and after doing the ovulation tests find I am now 3 weeks pregnant. Did test before my missed period as I had gone off tea, coffee & sweet chilli sauce! Had bought cheap online tests from eBay so went and bought 4 supermarket ones and they all said positive!! Didn't expect it to happen so fast, whoop!! Finally a brother or sister for our daughter :o)) 12 week scan seems ages away, how do you keep quite for 9 weeks??!! Nervous but excited, roll on the next 9 weeks!
Submitted by donnasky on Wed, 25/04/2012 - 16:45.
Hi there, I'm 24 and I have 4 kids... 2girls 2boys, my oldest is nearly 6 and my youngest is 1 in June. I'm really wanting another baby girl but don't no if it's a good idea, my kids are so good and would not even think about having another baby if the was bad kids, does anyone think it's a good or bad idea? Thanks for reading
Submitted by bunnydelight on Tue, 24/04/2012 - 18:22.
took an asda test even five days earlier .shocked ! got a positive after few mins ! so used the other test two days after an still another pos + ! line definately stronger ! now officially late ! 4weeks+ trying not to get too excited yet as early days fx ;)
Submitted by Hopandbrown on Sun, 22/04/2012 - 08:36.
Did a pregnancy test this morning and it came back positive! Feeling rather nervous and exited as this is my first time :/
Submitted by tinksabelle on Fri, 20/04/2012 - 22:59.
Hi all Erm quick question I did a predictor test on thurs 19th when my period was due it came back with two lines but...... Did a clearblue today and it said 'not pregnant' bit confused me thinks!! I have been told by a number of people that there is a glitch with these tests and to go ahead and book with my midwife, any ideas??
Submitted by Deanna888 on Fri, 20/04/2012 - 20:34.
im exactly the same looajay! Im sensitive in my abdomen as well, im glad everyone else seems to experience this. Im completely new to all this!
Submitted by bevbonb123 on Fri, 20/04/2012 - 17:54.
hi,ive missed my period im now 4 days late ive done a pregancy test and its come up negative ive got 4 of the signs listed above so im a bit confused could i be preganant?
Submitted by cdornbrack on Fri, 20/04/2012 - 09:46.
i found out yesterday im pregnant with my 2nd :) my breasts have been sore and feeling very large for a week now but what really gave away i was pregnant was i leaked (what i can only assume is) colostrum from both breasts! that and im exausted all the time. but im also very hungry all the time, which i didnt think u could get so early on!! im never satisfied with what i eat, this worries me as ive only just lost the weight from my last son, whos now 2! haha i also have no idea how im going to hide it until 12 weeks!!
Submitted by Loolajay on Wed, 18/04/2012 - 21:58.
Hi, my breasts feel huge and tender, my stomach is bloated and I feel a lot of pressure in that area. Is this normal? I'm peeing all the time too! It's the bloatedness I can't handle...im not going to be able to disguise this until 12 weeks! Is anyone the same?
Submitted by Loolajay on Wed, 18/04/2012 - 21:58.
Hi, my breasts feel huge and tender, my stomach is bloated and I feel a lot of pressure in that area. Is this normal? I'm peeing all the time too! It's the bloatedness I can't handle...im not going to be able to disguise this until 12 weeks! Is anyone the same?
Submitted by newbeemummytobe on Mon, 16/04/2012 - 20:07.
iya, i have all the signs listed above, but strangly i'm eating alot more than usual. Normally i'll eat 2 meals a day and feel fine. but since i've become pregant i can never seem to feel full, i'm eating a hell of a lot more. is this normal?!
Submitted by Hollyamy25 on Mon, 16/04/2012 - 18:15.
I found out today I am pregnant scary stuff I have cramping is that normal? X
Submitted by saffron132 on Mon, 16/04/2012 - 12:49.
hey , im having signs of pregnancy and have had 3 very faint positives but ive also had negitives as well. Am i pregnant ?
Submitted by honeyrae37 on Sun, 15/04/2012 - 17:34.
Hey Hamilton1979, it looks like we are IVF twins, I had my transfer last week too, so I know a bit about how your feeling, first time for me and as I had a 5 day embryo they would only transfer 1, I am up and down about the cramping unsure if it's good or bad and had a headache for the first 5 days but I have been to an accupuncturist and am doing a bit of brisk walking to ensure that I improve my circulation as much as I can to keep up my chances. I think the stress is what frazzels you the most, I have been shartered too, keeping my fingers crossed for you :)
Submitted by kelntony on Sat, 14/04/2012 - 16:49.
hi is it normal to not feel sick in pregnacy? as iv not have no sickness at all, with my other 2 pregnacys i suffered morning sickness, im around 5 to 6 weeks and bit worried about this can anyone help? x
Submitted by Shed42 on Sat, 14/04/2012 - 00:02.
Hi Charlie Steph, You need to speak to your GP about extra care during your pregnancy. Your TSH, T3 and T4 levels need to be checked regularly via the usual blood test. In the area where I live they will only test TSH routinely, but will test T3 and T4 if your GP writes PREGNANT on the testing form! You might be advised to automatically put up your thyroxine does by 25mcg per day, especially if your TSH is only just at the acceptable level. This is not intended as medical advice but just to give you an idea of what to expect. But it's REALLY important to speak to your GP about this asap because your thyroid needs to be well-managed: too little thyroxine and you might not be able to maintain the pregnancy, but too much and it might cross the placenta and harm the baby. Having said all this, don't worry because I and lots of people I know have had very healthy pregnancies with just a little extra care for our thyroids. Good luck! x
Submitted by Shed42 on Fri, 13/04/2012 - 23:53.
Hi Charlie Steph, You need to speak to your GP about extra care during your pregnancy. Your TSH, T3 and T4 levels need to be checked regularly via the usual blood test. In the area where I live they will only test TSH routinely, but will test T3 and T4 if your GP writes PREGNANT on the testing form! You might be advised to automatically put up your thyroxine dose by 25mcg per day, especially if your TSH is only just at the acceptable level. This is not intended as medical advice but just to give you an idea of what to expect. But it's REALLY important to speak to your GP about this asap because your thyroid needs to be well-managed: too little thyroxine and you might not be able to maintain the pregnancy but too much and it might cross the placenta and harm the baby. Having said all this, don't worry because I and lots of people I know have had very healthy pregnancies with just a little extra care for our thyroids. Good luck! x