“Am I getting pregnant?” This can be the most common question women raise. There are some early signs by which one can confirm positively that a woman is pregnant. The pregnancy signs and symptoms can easily be recognized if it is the second or third time for conceiving. The signs and symptoms need not be the same in all pregnancies. They may vary in different pregnancies and from one woman to another. Also, some women show two or three signs, while others show more in number with their body type.
During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes and allows the fetus to have a healthy growth inside the womb. From the moment a woman conceives, it requires approximately eight to ten days that the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus. From the eleventh day onwards, you can look for some signs and symptoms of being pregnant or not. It happens in some cases that they do not ever experience any evident signs of pregnancy. It is also true and confusing that some of the pregnancy signs are very similar to those of ordinary cold and flu. Here are some early signs and symptoms of pregnancy that you can detect.
Swollen or tender breasts: Perhaps, this is the first sign of pregnancy by which many women confirm conception. The reason for this sign is with the breasts undergoing physical changes for the ensuing breastfeeding. Some women may feel pain at the breasts or nipples if it is the first pregnancy.
Fatigue or unusual tiredness: