how do you know if you are pregnet?
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there are a few tell tail signs that you are pregnant, of course every one knows about the whole morning sickness thing...but that dosent always happen, The first sign is usually the missed period...but if your only a coulple days late dont get too worried yet stress can make you miss it longer. your breasts around the nipple and the side will become tender to the touch, you can sometimes get cramps in your abdominal area and in your lower back. if you have any of these symptoms you should eaither get a take home test from your local store or go to one of the many planned pregnancy clinics... most of them will give you a pregnancy test for free. if the revealing line on the test is even faintly there, it means pregnant. If you do get a pregnant or positive result on one of these tests you need to go to a doctor to get an actual diagnosis. Depending on what the doctor says will verify wheater or not you are truly pregnant.
241060
Some other signs may be nausea, or fatigue.  It's best to take a pregnancy test to find out for sure.
6904
Well i have 2 children, the first i planned and the second was not really but fine by me and my husband, although i new a couple of days after that i was pregnent with both, you just have that feeling, it is something that i can't explain, i never had the morning sickness or anything so i am not sure when that comes along, i do know that there are several peg tests that can tell you pretty early on. another way is if your breasts are sore, mine were immediatly. Everyone differs but if yo think that you are try the preg. test it is 99% accuarate, hope this helps!
197413
While you might still have your period when you are pregnant, my thoughts are that maybe your period would shorten up a lot more than that if not stop completely.  Unless, if your period was really, really light then you might really be pregnant.\n\nIf your breasts are tender that could be a huge sign.  Because they will start preparing to grow and the glands will begin making breast milk for when the baby arrives.\n\nTune in to your motherly instincts.  Put your hand on your tummy and just sit and listen, if you feel like there is anything at all there that wasn't there before, then you are probably pregnant.  I knew I was pregnant when I could feel something doing flip flops in my tummy, (well that's how it felt anyway) and I was only a month along.
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Try Planned Parenthood, they do tests that you pay for there on your own and it's all confidential.  There are many early signs of pregnancy and it's different for all women so it's hard to tell you for sure if you are preg or just making yourself believe you are.  Breast tenderness, nausea, extreme hunger, extreme thirst are all signs also.  A missed period is not the best way to tell b/c some women go through their entire pregnancy with a period.  Go get checked though b/c it might be something worse.
116539
not really; \ntake a pregnancy test if you believe you might be pregnant... the first response test its supposed to detect the pregnancy hormone a week or so before your first missed period.
664034
You actually need to count from the first day of your last period before you got pregnant. For example, if it was Dec 17th (exactly 2 weeks before conception), you'd be approximately 23-1/2 weeks. Over halfway there! Yay for you!!!
978693
What am I missing here?..... the first sign of pregnancy is usually that you are late or have missed your period......
904188
You should take a test and find out if you are pregnant. \nEither way see a doctor. Stopping menstruation is not normal (unless you are of menopause age).
953052
You need to make an appointment with your doctor. I experienced similar symptoms and had a negative pregnancy test and it turned out that I was pregnant.
913207
If you have reason to believe you're pregnant ( I.E. unprotected sex ) then you should get a pregnancy test.  Sometimes after long periods of being on birth control your body adjusts suddenly which could cause changes in your cycle and flow.  Check with your doctor just to make sure, not only can your doctor do an accurate pregnancy test (blood instead of urine) but can give you more info on the change of cycles.
226390
You have to consider a few factors:\nHave you been $exually active?\nIs your cycle usually regular?\nHave you been under a lot of stress lately?\nHave you lost weight recently?\n\nIf the      in question isn't $exually active you can rule out pregnancy. Otherwise, go ahead, buy a test for yourself. Better safe than sorry.\n\n(Not sure if Yahoo's word filter blocks that so I self-censored)
770488
i think  you need to get to a gyno and have a preg test
233569
Usually they say to wait and see if you miss a period, but I knew before mine was even due when I was pregnant with my daughter. A test came back positive three weeks after she was conceived. If you think you may be pregnant, if you had unprotected sex, wait a couple of weeks and then take a test.. although sometimes the urine tests don't show up, a blood test is the best way to tell if you're pregnant, if it's very early on.
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First, keep notes on when you get your period. Get yourself a calendar or  a good ovulation chart. \n\nPurchase the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It will give you some great info on the signs your body gives off when you are fertile. Cervix softness, cervical mucus, body temp.\n\nLive healthy. Start taking a good prenatal vitamin. Your doctor may have one he prefers his patients taking. Ask your ob/gyn\n\nYou can purchase ovulation prediction tests too. Those will help you narrow down your two MOST fertile days of the month. However you generally have 3 or 4 days where you are very fertile.\n\nGood luck to you!
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Maybe pregnant. Or could be a lil left over from your cycle.
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Implantation Bleeding:\nImplantation bleeding can be one of the earliest pregnancy symptoms. About 6-12 days after conception, the embryo implants itself into the uterine wall. Some women will experience spotting as well as some cramping. \n\nOther Explanations: Actual menstruation, altered menstruation, changes in birth control pill, infection, or abrasion from intercourse.\n\nDelay/Difference in Menstruation:\nA delayed or missed menstruation is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period. This symptom is commonly explained by other reasons. If you have been sexually active and have missed a period, it is recommended that you take a test: Order my pregnancy test\n\nOther Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, or breast-feeding.\n\nSwollen/Tender Breasts:\nSwollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen. \n\nOther Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.\n\nFatigue/Tiredness:\nFeeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception. \n\nOther Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.\n\nNausea/Morning Sickness:\nThis well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy. \n\nOther Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.\n\nBackaches:\nLower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy; however, it is common to experience a dull backache throughout an entire pregnancy. \n\nOther Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.\n\nHeadaches:\nThe sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy. \n\nOther Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.\n\nFrequent Urination:\nAround 6-8 weeks after conception, you may find yourself making a few extra trips to the bathroom. \n\nOther Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.\n\nDarkening of Areolas:\nIf you are pregnant, the skin around your nipples may get darker. \n\nOther Explanations: Hormonal imbalance unrelated to pregnancy or may be a leftover effect from a previous pregnancy.\n\nFood Cravings:\nWhile you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy. \n\nOther Explanations: Poor diet, lack of a certain nutrient, stress, depression, or impending menstruation.