What are the common signs of pregnancy?

Many women who have already had children say they feel different when they fall pregnant and can tell they are pregnant without even doing a test. For many women though pregnancy is characterised by the following common symptoms:

• Tiredness
• Aches and pains, especially in the back
• Tender breasts
• Nausea (commonly known as morning sickness, although it can come on at any time of the day)
• Sickness
• Changes in appetite
• Food cravings
• Changes in mood and becoming emotional

Some women also say that they experience a funny taste in their mouths, which they often describe as being metallic.

FAQ:

Pregnancy Testing FAQs

• Q1. How soon can I get an accurate result?
• Q2. What happens if the urine test is positive but the blood test is negative?
• Q3. Can blood tests be wrong?
• Q4. What are the common signs of pregnancy?
• Q5. How common are false positive results?
• Q6. When can I do a pregnancy test if I’ve had fertility treatment?
• Q7. How do home pregnancy tests work?
• Q8. Is a blood test more reliable than a home urine test?
• Q9. What does a faint line mean?
• Q10. Why is my period late if I’m not pregnant?

• Q11. Will using contraception alter the result of a fertility test?
• Q12. How do I do a home pregnancy test?
• Q13. How common are false negative results?
• Q14. How soon can I take a pregnancy test after a positive result from an ovulation test?
• Q15. Can I do a pregnancy test before my period is due?
• Q16. What should I do if my test is positive?
• Q17. Do drugs and medication affect pregnancy test results?
• Q18. What should I do if I have pregnancy symptoms but my test was negative?