Signs of Being Pregnant
To determine whether or not you are pregnant, we can do a pregnancy test from the date of your first period being missed.
If you've had sex without using contraception in the last 5 days and pregnancy is not something you are looking for, you may be able to use emergency contraception.
Missed period
If you have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the quickest and most reliable indication that you've fallen pregnant is a missed period.
Sometimes women who are pregnant have a very light period, losing just a small amount of blood.
Other symptoms of pregnancy
Other early signs of pregnancy include:
Nausia and vomiting. This is often referred to as morning sickness, but despite the name, can happen at any time of day. If you feel nauseated or can't keep food down, you should speak to your doctor.
Changes in your breasts. Your breasts may become larger and feel tender, not unlike what happens just before you start your period. They may also tingle. The veins may show up more and the nipples may darken and become more prominent.
Needing to wee more than usual. You may discover you have to get up to go to the loo during.
Being constipated.
An increased vaginal discharge without any soreness or irritation.
Generally feeling lethargic.
Having an unusual taste sensation in your mouth. Many women describe it as metallic.
'Going off' some things, such as tea, coffee, tobacco smoke or fatty food.
Seeing a healthcare professional
See a healthcare professional as soon as you think you're pregnant, whether you've done a pregnancy test or not.
You can see a doctor or nurse at your GP surgery or a contraception clinic. If you want to continue with your pregnancy, they can confirm whether you're pregnant and organise your antenatal care.
If you are not quite sure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can discuss this with a doctor or nurse confidentially. Your options are:
- Continuing with the pregnancy and keeping the baby
- Having an abortion
- Continuing with the pregnancy and having the baby adopted
Mindful Mum are the online resource for conciencous mums, with a range of guides and tools such as info about implantation bleeding and a due date calculator for pregnancy tool.
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