Signs of pregnancy in the first-second week and after a delay in menstruation

Signs of pregnancy in the first-second week and after a delay in menstruation

The first signs of pregnancy before the delay of menstruation. 10 main features

Pregnancy – an important event in the life of any woman. More often it is joyful and long-awaited, but sometimes it is unwanted. In both cases, the woman wants to know about possible conception as soon as possible. After how many days do signs of pregnancy appear after ovulation, how can you find out about an important event before menstruation is delayed – read the answers to these and other questions in our material.

On what day after conception do the signs of pregnancy appear?

Signs of "interesting situation" individual Pregnancy without symptoms also occurs. Some women do not feel any changes in their body during the first few weeks. Knowing the signs of pregnancy is also important because similar symptoms can be caused by other conditions that require treatment. On what day after conception do the signs of pregnancy appear? Their appearance is individual. One of the main signs is a delay in menstruation. However, even by this point, many women note characteristic "bells" that signal pregnancy.

The first signs of pregnancy before the delay of menstruation:

  1. A blood stain on underwear usually appears due to implantation bleeding and is considered one of the earliest signs. Embryo implantation in the uterus occurs 6-12 days after conception. Some women experience spastic abdominal pain during this period.

  2. Morning sickness is a characteristic sign of pregnancy. Nausea usually appears between the second and eighth weeks after conception. Nausea may be accompanied by vomiting. This unpleasant condition is most often observed during the first trimester, but some women experience nausea throughout pregnancy.
  3. Changes in the breast can occur as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Since the blood supply to the breasts increases due to hormonal changes, they become swollen, sensitive, and the woman feels tingling around the nipples.
  4. Fatigue – a typical sign of pregnancy. Already in the first week after conception, many women complain of exhaustion.

The signs of pregnancy in the first-second week are listed above.

Feelings in the first days of pregnancy

A survey conducted by the American Pregnancy Association reported the following most common first signs of pregnancy:

  • 29% of respondents reported delayed menstruation;
  • 25% indicated that nausea became the first sign of pregnancy;
  • 17% noted changes in the chest;
  • although implantation bleeding is often considered the first sign of pregnancy, only 35% of women called it the main one.

Feelings in the first days of pregnancy can be manifested in a change in taste preferences and a sharpening of the sense of smell. "I want a pickle, and immediately" or "Take this fish away, its smell makes me sick"; – typical "quirks" pregnant women.

Unfortunately, not everything always goes according to plan. Failures occur, and the fertilized egg never reaches the uterus, but remains and develops in the fallopian tube or is pushed out of it and attached outside the tube. Early signs of ectopic pregnancy depend on the place of attachment of the zygote. The main feature – any pain in the lower abdomen. It usually occurs on one side and is associated with a change in body position. The time of appearance of this sign of ectopic pregnancy depends on the location of the fetus in the fallopian tube, but the manifestations are usually observed as early as 5-6 weeks of pregnancy. Cervical implantation can be painless for a long time, but it is characterized by prolonged bleeding.

Other signs of pregnancy

Many women start using a pregnancy test almost every day after having unprotected sex. When will the pregnancy test show a positive result? The most important sign of pregnancy, – absence of regular menstruation. Other signs of pregnancy after a delay:

  1. darkening of the areolas around the nipples;
  2. mood swings caused by hormonal changes. It is important to note that this is a normal phenomenon, but if a woman is constantly depressed, she needs the help of a specialist;
  3. dizziness, fainting;
  4. metallic taste in the mouth;
  5. frequent urges to urinate. From approximately the 6th week, a pregnant woman has to go to the toilet more often;
  6. swelling of the face, hands;
  7. change in blood pressure indicators;
  8. pain in the lower back;
  9. vaginal candidiasis (thrush of pregnant women);
  10. hypersalivation (increased secretion of saliva).

It is worth considering that the symptoms of a false pregnancy are very similar to the signs of a real one. That is, a woman feels the same, but in reality she is not pregnant. The diagnosis is made thanks to the results of ultrasound, ECG, gynecological examination. In this psychophysiological state, a psychotherapist's consultation is necessary. Read more about false pregnancy on our website https://dobrobut.com.

Some women do not feel any signs of pregnancy in the first trimester. This is normal. Pregnancy – physiological process, so it often passes without any unpleasant sensations.

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Updated: 03.04.2025
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