Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

Cannot wait for the pregnancy test results? Even before you miss that first menstrual period, you may suspect that you are expecting if you experience one or more of these signs and symptoms of pregnancy. These early clues may begin in the first few weeks after conception.

Slight bleeding or cramping

Some women experience a small amount of spotting or bleeding 10 to 14 days after fertilization. This bleeding, known as implantation bleeding, happens when the fertilized egg first attaches to the lining of the uterus and is typically a bit earlier, spottier and lighter in color than a usual period and doesn't last long.

Many women also experience cramping, not unlike menstrual cramps, very early in pregnancy as the uterus begins to enlarge.

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