Women experience a variety of pregnancy symptoms in different combinations. There’s no one-size-fits-all checklist for pregnancy symptoms that will tell you you are pregnant with certainty. Only a pregnancy test and ultrasound can truly verify your pregnancy.
Nevertheless, we compiled a list of fifteen pregnancy symptoms you may or may not have heard of below. Also, if you’re wondering whether you may be pregnant, schedule a no-cost appointment today at Reach Out Pregnancy Center.
1. Missed Period
If you missed your period, this is a sure sign to take a pregnancy test. This symptom can be harder to identify if you experience irregular cycles.
2. Bloating
Just like you may feel bloated during your monthly period, you can feel bloated during pregnancy.
3. Light Spotting
You may experience light spotting, called implantation bleeding, right around your expected period.
4. Nausea with or without Vomiting
Though this symptom is also known as “morning sickness,” it can cause nausea at any time of day or night.
5. Frequent Urination
You may find yourself running to the restroom more frequently. This symptom is due to your body producing more blood and the kidneys processing more fluids.
6. Tender, Swollen Breasts
Your breasts may feel tender or sore due to hormonal changes. This discomfort often starts early and may ease as your body adjusts.
7. Moodiness
If you’re happy for one second and then cry the next, you could be experiencing mood swings. Being emotional is a common sign due to the flood of hormones in your body.
8. Food Cravings or Aversions
If certain foods like broccoli and chicken no longer appeal to you or you’re craving odd foods like mayonnaise, this could be a pregnancy symptom.
9. A Metallic Taste in Your Mouth (Dysgeusia)
Some women have reported a metallic taste in their mouths, which can happen after eating certain foods or randomly throughout the day.
10. Nasal Congestion
The mucous membranes in your nose can swell due to hormonal changes and increased blood production, leading to nasal congestion or a runny nose.
11. Nosebleeds
Pregnant women can also experience nosebleeds. Staying hydrated can also help with this symptom.
12. Darkening or Enlarging Areolas
You might notice changes in the darkness and size of the areas around your nipples, known as areolas.13.
13. Fatigue
If you’re feeling unusually exhausted or extra sleepy, this could be a sign of pregnancy. This is due to a rise in the hormone progesterone.
14. Acne or Skin Changes
You might notice your acne worsening or clearing up. Either of these is a sign of pregnancy.
15. Headaches and Dizziness
It’s common to have headaches and feel lightheaded during pregnancy due to the increase in blood volume and hormonal changes.
Are You Ready to Find Out for Sure?
You can discover whether or not you’re pregnant by visiting Reach Out Pregnancy Center. We offer pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to verify your pregnancy and provide you with health details.
Schedule your no-cost appointment today.