Determining whether one is pregnant is a very exciting and nerve-racking time. In most cases, a woman will exhibit a number of early signs of pregnancy before she takes a pregnancy test. When one is pregnant, there are a variety of pregnancy signs that will tell a woman it is time to take the test.

The following is a list of the signs of pregnancy that a woman should look for:

1. Bloating and Weight Gain: A noticeable sign of pregnancy can be a bloated feeling. You will also see an unusual sudden gain in weight.

2. Missed Menstrual Cycle: A missed menstrual period is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy.

3. Severe Exhaustion: Another pregnancy sign is severe exhaustion. A pregnant woman may have very little energy to perform her daily tasks. She may want to sleep a lot.

4. Stomach Upset: Having an upset stomach such as nausea is another early sign of pregnancy. Nausea can take place a couple of weeks before the expected monthly period.

5. Urinating More Often: Frequent urination is another early sign of pregnancy. This can often be seen as early as 6 weeks into the pregnancy.

6. Swollen and Sensitive Breasts: Another sign of pregnancy are breasts that are tender or sore to the touch and also swollen. A pregnant mother may also feel a tingle feeling in the breasts.

7. Pregnancy Headaches:  At about the 6th week of pregnancy, headaches are quite common. They do not last throughout the entire pregnancy.

8. Spotting: Another pregnancy sign is spotting which may resemble a light period. The spotting may be the result of the implanting of the egg in the uterus lining. Sometimes, spotting is a sign of an early pregnancy miscarriage so you should see your physician.

9. Faintness: Dizziness or faintness is an early sign of pregnancy. A pregnant woman may feel light-headed.

10. Constipation: Due to changes in a woman’s hormones when pregnant, it can affect the digestive system resulting in constipation.

Although pregnancy can involve a number of discomforts, most women say it is one of their best experiences. Fortunately, most of the symptoms gradually disappear as the pregnancy continues. It is important to see your doctor if you are experiencing any signs of pregnancy. The best actions a woman can take are watching for signs of pregnancy and eat healthy while taking pre-natal vitamins.

This entry was posted on Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 at 9:49 pm and is filed under Pregnancy. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.