7 Common Pregnancy Symptoms
An unplanned pregnancy can feel scary and confusing. Are you worried you’re pregnant after missing your period? Or maybe you feel extra tired lately, and you need answers. In this blog, we share seven common pregnancy symptoms.
7 Symptoms of Pregnancy to Look Out For
The Mayo Clinic shares some common signs to look out for that could point to pregnancy.
- Missed period: This is the most well-known pregnancy symptom out there, but it can be confusing if you have an irregular menstrual cycle.
- Tender, swollen breasts: Are your breasts extra sensitive and sore? This is a common sign of pregnancy, and the discomfort will typically go away within a few weeks as your body adjusts to hormonal changes.
- Nausea with or without vomiting: Also known as morning sickness, this symptom can occur one to two months after becoming pregnant. Some women feel nausea earlier, and some never experience it.
- Increased urination: Do you go to the bathroom several times during the night? The amount of blood in your body increases during pregnancy, causing your kidneys to process extra fluid that ends up in your bladder.
- Fatigue: Extra tiredness can happen when you are pregnant, as there is an increase in the levels of the hormone progesterone during early pregnancy.
- Moodiness: With the influx of hormones in your body, you can become very emotional and even weepy at times. Mood swings are common in pregnancy.
- Bloating: Your body experiences many different hormones in pregnancy, making you feel bloated, like how you may feel around your menstrual period.
Do You Have Irregular Periods?
It might be more challenging to determine if you’re really pregnant if you are used to irregular periods. According to the FDA, most pregnancy tests can detect the pregnancy hormone, hCG, in urine 12-15 days after ovulation for women with 28-day cycles.
Try taking a pregnancy test three weeks after sex or four weeks after your last period to get a more accurate pregnancy test.
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Pregnancy Testing
Think you're pregnant? Did you miss your period? Maybe your mind is racing a million miles a minute. We understand how surreal this time can feel, but you are stronger than you know. Visit Nova for no-cost, lab-quality pregnancy testing.
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Wondering if you need an ultrasound or what an ultrasound appointment is like? An ultrasound is the second step to clarity after getting positive pregnancy testing results. This step is essential for learning more about your pregnancy options.
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If you’re sexually active, get tested for STDs today to get the clarity you need. Many STDs do not have immediate symptoms. Our medical team is here to walk with you and help you understand your test results. We offer no-cost limited STD treatments as well.
Pregnancy Testing
Think you're pregnant? Did you miss your period? Maybe your mind is racing a million miles a minute. We understand how surreal this time can feel, but you are stronger than you know. Visit Nova for no-cost, lab-quality pregnancy testing.
Limited Ultrasound
Wondering if you need an ultrasound or what an ultrasound appointment is like? An ultrasound is the second step to clarity after getting positive pregnancy testing results. This step is essential for learning more about your pregnancy options.
STI Testing & Treatment
If you’re sexually active, get tested for STDs today to get the clarity you need. Many STDs do not have immediate symptoms. Our medical team is here to walk with you and help you understand your test results. We offer no-cost limited STD treatments as well.
