Most women have definite symptoms that point to a pregnancy very early in the cycle. But there are others who have no clue as they do not seem to experience any of the symptoms associated with pregnancy. It is also a fact that some signs of a pregnancy can be mistaken for those of other illnesses. So what are the common symptoms?

• The most common symptom and one that is easily recognizable, is missing a period. However, its important to remember that conditions like stress, recent illness, sudden weight loss / gain and getting off the Pill can also cause you to miss a period. Another cause could be the presence of ovarian cysts which could give rise to missed or delayed periods.
• Another early symptom is a change in the size and the feel of your breasts. You might find your breasts becoming tender and slightly swollen or enlarged, with a tingling sensation that also makes them very sensitive to touch. However, this condition lasts for just a few weeks in the beginning.
• The third most common symptom is nausea and vomiting. Commonly known as ¡¥morning sickness¡¦, this is one of the most dreaded signs of pregnancy. It is also one of the earliest symptoms, sometimes appearing even in the second week of pregnancy. For others, this happens from the 5th to 6th week onwards. Though called ¡¥morning sickness¡¦ some women feel nauseous throughout the day and can hardly look at food without nausea. The good news is that for most sufferers, the nausea disappears after the first trimester. Many women also experience fatigue and general tiredness which may or may not be a fallout of the nausea and vomiting.
• Another visible sign is the darkening of the areola, something that lasts throughout pregnancy.
• You may notice that you sometimes have to get up at night to urinate, something you have never done before. Frequent urination is also one of the first symptoms of pregnancy, and it may occur as early as two weeks after conception. This is because your bladder gets compressed due to the uterus rising into the abdomen. Hormonal changes, like the rising levels of progesterone can also stimulate the muscles of the bladder giving it a feeling of fullness even though it may not really be so.
• Both an unusual craving for certain foods as well as queasiness at just the smell of others is a common symptom. You may also experience strange tastes in the mouth.
• Constipation occurs during pregnancy and is one of the signs women find most annoying.

Two weeks into your pregnancy, what was just a group of cells begins to attach itself and develops in the lining of the uterus. Pregnancy hormones begin to get released and then it is time for you to get your pregnancy confirmed.
You can do this first with a home pregnancy test kit which will help to prove your suspicion right. After this confirmation, it is time to get a doctor¡¦s appointment to begin the follow-up.
If there are concerns of miscarriage or if something indicates an unusual pregnancy, it is wise to have a blood test done to detect the levels of HCG.
If your pregnancy is confirmed, the doctor will generally wait for four to six weeks after conception before she conducts an internal examination which will further confirm the pregnancy. The doctor will be able to feel the thickening of the vaginal tissues or the softening of the uterus which will confirm that the pregnancy symptoms you have experienced are real after all!