Early Pregnancy Symptoms: What to Expect

The most common early symptoms of pregnancy include:

* Missed period. This is the most obvious sign of pregnancy. If you're pregnant, your period will be about 10 days late.

* Fatigue. You may feel very tired, especially in the first trimester.

* Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness). This is a common symptom of pregnancy, but it doesn't happen to everyone.

* Breast tenderness or swelling. Your breasts may become fuller and more sensitive.

* Frequent urination. You may need to pee more often than usual.

* Bloating. Your belly may start to bloat, even if you're not very far along in your pregnancy.

* Food cravings or aversions. You may start to crave certain foods or have an aversion to foods that you used to enjoy.

* Headaches. You may get headaches more often than usual during pregnancy.

* Constipation. This is a common problem during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester.

* Mood swings. You may feel more emotional or irritable than usual.

If you think you might be pregnant, it's important to take a pregnancy test to confirm. You can buy a pregnancy test at a drugstore or online. If the test is positive, you should make an appointment with your doctor to start prenatal care.