To know if you are pregnant, look for common early signs and symptoms, and confirm with a pregnancy test:

Common Early Signs of Pregnancy

• Missed period: Often the first and most reliable sign, especially if your menstrual cycles are regular

• Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness): Can occur any time of day, usually starting a few weeks after conception

• Breast changes: Tenderness, swelling, or enlargement, and darkening of the areolas may happen early on

• Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired is common in early pregnancy

• Frequent urination: Needing to urinate more often than usual, especially at night

• Other possible signs: Food cravings or aversions, a metallic taste in the mouth, bloating, mood swings, light spotting (implantation bleeding), dizziness, and heightened sense of smell

Confirming Pregnancy

• Home pregnancy test: Detects the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine and can be done from the first day your period is due. For best accuracy, test about two weeks after conception or when your period is late

• Medical tests: A doctor can confirm pregnancy earlier with blood tests or an ultrasound scan

If you suspect you are pregnant based on symptoms or a missed period, taking a home pregnancy test and consulting a healthcare provider is recommended for confirmation and to begin prenatal care