Earliest Possible Signs of Pregnancy

Are you a mother-to-be for the first time, hence unsure of earliest possible signs of pregnancy? If you are sensitive to changes in your body you will be able to notice at least a few of the early signs of pregnancy. Read further to know the signs of early pregnancy.

What are the Earliest Possible Signs of Pregnancy?
A few pregnancy signs can be identified even before the missing period. There are certain signs which may go unnoticed in case of some women or they may not have those signs at all. Here are the earliest possible signs of pregnancy which can be seen in 'almost' all women.

Morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy are the most common signs of pregnancy, faced by a majority of women all around the world.

The most obvious earliest signs of pregnancy is missed menstrual cycle. In some cases it has been observed that although the woman is pregnant she notices bleeding or spotting around the expected menstrual period time. This is not something you should be alarmed about. It is just that the fertilized egg attaches itself to uterine wall. This spotting or bleeding is also referred to as implantation bleeding.

Vaginal discharge is seen in some women. The color of the discharge ranges from milk-white to pinkish-brown. This discharge happens due to an increase in the estrogen level in the body and also due to increase of blood flow to the vagina. In case you notice the color of the vaginal discharge is reddish, there is no reason for worry either. It is due to the blood remaining from the previous menstrual cycle.

Another common sign of pregnancy is tender breasts. The tender, sore and swollen breasts are caused due to increasing levels of hormones in the body.

If you have been monitoring your body temperature and if your body temperature has been high for 18 days in a row, it is a sign of the stork visiting your household. If you are feeling fatigued and exhausted all of a sudden, it can be earliest signs of pregnancy. This is due to the increase in the levels of hormone progesterone. These hormones also contribute to the fact that you feel sleepy and drowsy all the time.

Some women face the problem of abdominal bloating just like before the start of the menstrual cycle. For some the bloating can even lead to clothes fitting snugger, although the uterus has not expanded in size. Some women also have symptoms like acidity and/or constipation during pregnancy. This is due to the pressure caused by the swelling of the uterus on the stomach.

Frequent urination in the first semester is a sign of pregnancy. This is due to the increased fluid retention in the body and also increased pressure on the urinary bladder due to the growing uterus.

Very often it has been observed that a woman becomes very sensitive to odors. This is attributed to the hormonal changes which occur due to pregnancy. Dizziness or fainting is also one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. The swelling of the uterus compresses the arteries and results in drop in blood pressure, causing dizziness. Mood swings is also a common sign of pregnancy. The woman usually experiences a mix of varied range of emotions from excitement to depression, form joy to sorrow, etc.

Food cravings or food aversion is noticed. In some cases it has been observed that the woman becomes averse to the food she usually liked. The opposite is also true, that the food the woman was averse to, suddenly becomes her favorite food.

Lower back pain during early pregnancy is also observed in some women. The weight increase along with the swelling of the uterus puts pressure on the back causing lower back pain. The lower back pain is also since the joints and ligaments are loosening and are preparing for impending delivery.

It is very important to note that the earliest possible signs of pregnancy will differ from woman to woman. Some of them will have no signs whatsoever, for others they may have multiple signs.