Another one of the earlier signs of pregnancy which may come as early as a week into pregnancy would be nausea and vomiting. A lot of women experience morning sickness although this does not necessarily connote feeling sick in the morning only, but may occur any time of the day, or for some even the entire day. Although the reason behind this is not known, it is helpful to eat small frequent meals throughout the day or eating crackers or corn flakes before rising in the morning. It is also helpful to eat an apple or to drink a glass of milk before going to bed to make it easier it the morning. As early as one to two weeks after conception, breasts may be very tender, swollen or sore. They may also be enlarged and the nipples start to darken in color. At around six to eight weeks, the pregnant woman may start taking more frequent trips to the bathroom to empty their bladders since the uterus puts more pressure into it.
Morning sickness can begin as early as 2 to 4 weeks after conception. The term morning sickness is something of a misnomer, as you can experience the nausea and vomiting throughout the day. Morning sickness typically is worst during the first trimester, and most pregnant women will have their morning sickness symptoms lessen or subside completely during the second or third trimester.
Changes in the size and feel of the breast are an early sign of pregnancy. The breasts begin to enlarge and most women experience greater tenderness of the breast along with a tingling sensation. It may well be that this pregnancy symptom disappears after some time.
Another early sign of pregnancy that could manifest even before you miss a period is cramping and spotting. The woman might experience light bleeding and a cramping sensation in her uterus a week or two after conception. This light bleeding, also referred to as implantation bleeding, is initiated when the embryo attaches itself to the wall of the uterus. It is different from the usual period because it is lighter, shorter, and spottier. Some women also experience cramps during the earliest stages of pregnancy, and these cramps might be feel just like a menstrual cramps.
Changes in appetite and food cravings often plague the newly pregnant woman and can occur early in the pregnancy right through delivery.
