1. Tender breast/nipples: If you are pregnant, around three weeks after conception (where your period is approximately one week late) you will notice the increase tenderness of your breasts and/or nipples.  They might also feel swollen.
2. Slight spotting or cramping: Light pink spotting can occur at the time of implantation (which is roughly eight to ten days after ovulation). 
3. Darkening of the areolas: Around the time of your expected period, you might notice your areolas (the darker area around your nipple) getting darker.  It is believed to occur so the baby will be able to find the nipple for breastfeeding.
4. Extreme fatigue: For the first eight to ten weeks you might encounter exhaustion.  You body is going through many metabolic changes and for most women will go away around twelve weeks.
5. Nausea/vomiting: Most women embrace this unwanted side effect right away.  It is known as morning sickness and is misleading because it can happen at any point during the day.  Morning sickness typically lasts only for the first trimester, but some unlucky women deal with it well into the pregnancy.
6. Frequent urination: The baby that is growing in your uterus is applying pressure to the bladder.
7. Constipation: The extra hormones that are produced in your body due to the pregnancy will allow your intestines to relax, causing some delay in your regular bowel movements.
8. Missed Period: If you have regular periods and you happen to miss a day or two and are lucky enough to encounter these other symptoms, chances are you’re pregnant.
9. Positive pregnancy test: It is official (or at least until you have a doctor examine you and confirm the pregnancy test) YOU’RE PREGNANT!  Congratulations.  Now is the time to follow the remaining steps listed on our website under First Steps!

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