 Signs of Pregnancy Possibly pregnant? You're probably feeling scared. You want to know for sure without anyone else knowing. Slow down and take a deep breath. You've come to the right place for the information you need. WISH Medical offers complimentary pregnancy testing and confirmation via limited obstetrical ultrasound by licensed medical professionals. Over-the-counter pregnancy test kits can give unreliable results. We provide the support and information you deserve. Know your options. Book an appointment on-line or call 208-892-WISH (9474). Possible Signs of Pregnancy | Sign | When it Appears | Other Possible Causes | | Amenorrhea (absence of menstration) | Usually entire pregnancy | Travel, fatigue, stress, fear of pregnancy, hormonal problems or illness, extreme weight gain ot loss, going off the Pill, breastfeeding | | Morning sickness (any time of day) | 2-8 weeks after conception | Food poisonong, tension, infection, and a variety of diseases | | Frequent urination | Usually 6-8 weeks after conception | Urinary tract infection, diuretics, tension, diabetes | | Tingling, tender, swollen breasts | As early as a few days after conception | Birth control pills, impending menstruation | | Changes in color of vaginal and cervical tissue* | First trimester | Impending menstruation | | Darkening of areola (area around nipple) and elevation of tiny glands around nipple | First trimester | Hormonal imbalance or effect of prior pregnancy | | Food cravings | First trimester | Poor diet, stress, imagination, or impending menstruation | | Darkening of line from navel to pubis | 4th or 5th month | Hormonal imbalance or effect of prior pregnancy | | *Signs of pregnancy looked for in medical examination. |
Probable Signs of Pregnancy | Sign | When it Appears | Other Possible Causes | | Softening of uterus and cervix* | 2-8 weeks after conception | A delayed menstrual period | | Enlarging uterus* and abdomen | 8-12 weeks | Tumor, fibroids | | Intermittent painless contractions | Early in pregnancy, increasing in frequency as pregnancy advances | Bowel contractions | | Fetal movements | First noted at 16-22 weeks of pregnancy | Gas, bowel contractions | | *Signs of pregnancy looked for in medical examination. |
Positive Signs of Pregnancy | Sign | When it Appears | Other Possible Causes | | Visualiztion of embryo or gestational sac through ultrasound* | As early as 4-6 weeks after conception | None | | Fetal heartbeat* | At 10-20 weeks** | None | | Fetal movements felt through abdomen* | After 16 weeks | None | *Signs of pregnancy. **Depending on device used. |
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