Do you think you might be pregnant? Before taking a pregnancy test and visiting an obstetrician, look out for a few specific symptoms. The experts from Chewelah Associated Physicians PS in Stevens County, WA, outline a few of the most common signs pregnant women experience early on.

5 Signs You Could Be Pregnant

1. Missed Period

This is the most blatant sign of a potential pregnancy. If your cycle is normally regular and you recently missed your period, you should investigate further. However, a missed period may also signal a change such as rapid weight loss or severe stress.

2. Tender or Swollen Breasts

In as little as a few weeks after conception, your breasts may feel tender or swollen. However, swollen breasts may also be caused by hormonal imbalances or a pre-menstrual symptom.

3. Nausea & Morning Sickness

Morning sickness caused by pregnancy can occur as soon as three weeks after conception. If you’re feeling nauseous when you wake up and aren’t suffering from an illness, you may be pregnant.

4. Head, Back, & Neck Aches

A throbbing head, neck, or back often accompanies pregnancy, even in its earliest stages. If you’re feeling achy for no known reason, visit your obstetrician or take a pregnancy test.

5. Implantation Bleeding

Even in the absence of a period, implantation bleeding may occur somewhere around eight to 12 days after conception. Cramping and menstruation-like pain may also accompany this bleeding. For that reason, this symptom may be easily confused with your regular period. 

If you’re exhibiting these symptoms and think you could be pregnant, visit Chewelah Associated Physicians PS. The obstetrician will run definitive tests and, if you are pregnant, advise you on how to take care of your body moving forward. Call the staff at (509) 935-8711 to schedule an appointment, or visit the practice’s website to learn more.