Very Early Signs of Pregnancy - Watch For These Pregnancy Signs

When you wonder am I pregnant, sometimes you just don't want to wait for an at-home pregnancy test or a missed period to find out. There are very early signs of pregnancy to watch for that will sometimes occur before you can use a pregnancy test accurately.

These very early symptoms of pregnancy are usually caused by the extra hormones flooding your body. Some of these early pregnancy signs are caused by the uterus growing. Most of these very early symptoms of pregnancy are easily confused with PMS, as they are very similar.

Just note that these very early pregnancy signs are not fool-proof. They don't guarantee you are pregnant whether you experience one or all of them. But they can give you some early signs that you may be pregnant. And you may experience all, some, or very few of these pregnancy signs if you conceive.

One of the first very early signs of pregnancy are sore or tender breasts. Sometimes the breasts may also become swollen. This is also a PMS symptom, so again it's not foolproof. But especially if you don't normally experience tender or sore breasts before your period, this may be an early sign of pregnancy.

Some women experience extra sensitivity in their nipples or the nipples may actually darken. Darkened nipples is one of the first very early signs of pregnancy, and is pretty reliable.

More very early physical signs of pregnancy include stiffness or soreness in the back, especially the lower back region. You may experience cramps. Lots of activity especially may induce cramps in the early stages of pregnancy.

Feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded is another of the very early pregnancy signs. Some women actually faint. This is one of the surprisingly common early symptoms of pregnancy.

A metallic taste in the mouth is one of the very early signs of pregnancy for some women. Acne is another of the possible early pregnancy signs.

Another of the very early signs of pregnancy is an elevated body temperature. A woman's body temperature naturally increases during ovulation. But then it drops back. Barring sickness, if your body temperature has stayed elevated after ovulation, this is one of the possible pregnancy signs.

One of the earliest signs of pregnancy is not as common, but it is pretty reliable if you experience it. About a week after becoming pregnant, some women experience very slight bleeding or spotting. It could be pink, red, or brown in color. If you don't normally spot between periods, this may be one of the most reliable very early symptoms of pregnancy. Again, this is not a foolproof pregnancy sign, but it is definitely a possible early symptom of pregnancy before a home pregnancy test would show results.

Sensitivity to smell is another one of the very early signs of pregnancy. Not only are you extra sensitive to smells when pregnant, but they will make you feel nauseous. Even smells that you normally enjoy may make you feel sick. Many women are especially sensitive to strong fumes like gasoline or cleaners, cigarette smoke, certain foods, and perfumes while pregnant. Consider this one of the pretty accurate very early symptoms of pregnancy.

An increase in the frequency of urination is one of the common very early signs of pregnancy. Some women may experience constipation as another of the uncomfortable early pregnancy signs.

Feeling under the weather or just not feeling 'right' is one of the very early symptoms of pregnancy. Many women become fatigued when they are pregnant. You may feel overly emotional and easily irritated. This is a result of the additional hormones in your body while you are pregnant. Again, this can be confused with PMS, but if you normally don't have these PMS symptoms, this may be a pregnancy sign.

Other possible very early signs of pregnancy involve digestion.  As mentioned above, many women experience constipation and/or more frequent urination when they are pregnant.

But other early symptoms of pregnancy include nausea, especially after eating. It may not always occur in the mornings, and you may not actually vomit. The nausea could last all day, only after eating, or only at certain times of the day. Some pregnant women never suffer nausea at all. Early pregnancy symptoms differ for everyone.

Heartburn is another common complaint during pregnancy, and could be one of your early pregnancy signs.

If you are experiencing any of these very early signs of pregnancy, a home pregnancy test is usually accurate in about two weeks after you become pregnant. If the test results are negative, wait another week. Sometimes home pregnancy tests can produce false negatives, especially if used too soon.

If you believe that you are pregnant because you are experiencing pregnancy signs, but it is too early to confirm it, take care of your body as if you are pregnant. Get plenty of rest and eat healthy.

Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, cigarette smoke, and drugs. Check labels for any dangers of over the counter medications and supplements. Start taking a quality vitamin and mineral supplement. Call your doctor if you are taking any prescription medications to see if there is a concern.

Early signs of pregnancy should never be taken lightly.