Early signs you may be pregnant include a missed period, nausea and vomiting (morning sickness), tender or swollen breasts, fatigue, and needing to urinate more frequently. Some women also notice food cravings or aversions, a strange metallic taste in the mouth, mood changes, and mild abdominal pain or bloating. However, many of these symptoms can also be caused by other factors such as stress or illness, so a pregnancy test or consultation with a healthcare provider is needed for confirmation.

Most Common Early Signs

• Missed period (most reliable sign if your cycles are regular)
• Nausea or vomiting, which can occur any time of day
• Tender, swollen, or enlarged breasts
• Fatigue and tiredness
• Increased urination frequency

Additional Possible Symptoms

• Food cravings or aversions; changes in sense of taste
• Mild abdominal discomfort or bloating
• Mood swings or emotional changes
• Light spotting (implantation bleeding) around the time of the missed period

Taking a home pregnancy test after a missed period is the best way to know early if you are pregnant. For more accurate diagnosis or if the test is unclear, visit a healthcare provider for urine, blood tests, or an ultrasound.