8 Signs That You're Pregnant
Most women don't notice that they're pregnant until their period is late. But if you've noticed some odd sensations, you may want to check if they're among the more common signs of pregnancy.
| Symptom |
How Long After Conception |
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| • A metallic taste in your mouth or a heightened sense of smell |
About 3 weeks |
| • Spotting or implantation bleeding |
3 to 4 weeks |
| • Tender breasts |
From 3 weeks |
| • Frequent need to urinate |
From 3 weeks |
| • Tiredness or fatigue |
From 3 weeks |
| • Larger or darker areolas |
From 3 weeks |
| • Lack of period |
From 4 weeks |
| • Nausea or vomiting (not only in the morning!) |
From 4 to 6 weeks through 10 to 13 weeks |
These symptoms vary vastly from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy, so don’t worry if they show up earlier or later — or not at all.
If the test is negative, and you're sure you're checking at the right time of the month, you're most likely not pregnant. Here's where waiting a week to take the home test is a good idea: If you ovulated later than usual or later than you calculated, the level of hCG could still be too low for to show up on a pregnancy test.
If you still haven't gotten your period in a few days, you may want to take another test. Or call your doctor and ask for a blood pregnancy test, which can detect lower levels than a urine test can.