Very early signs that you are pregnant

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Resident Doctor Nguyen Thanh Vinh - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

Although it takes a test or an ultrasound to know for sure if you're pregnant, there are signs or symptoms that suggest this. Missing a period is just one of the very early signs of pregnancy, but there are many other signs and symptoms.

In the early weeks of pregnancy there may be no symptoms, early signs of pregnancy are ignored because it is thought to be a symptom of menstruation.
Spotting blood and abdominal pain After conception, the fertilized egg will move and implant in the uterus, causing the earliest symptoms of pregnancy: spotting and abdominal pain. They appear between 6 and 12 days after the egg is fertilized.
Spotting is tiny bleeding, detectable when wiping with paper, that can be red, pink, or brown (the color is usually lighter than menstrual blood). Abdominal pain is similar to menstrual cramps but to a lesser extent. Both of these symptoms can be confused with menstrual symptoms, making them easy to overlook.
Besides the above two symptoms, a woman may notice a milky white discharge from the vagina, due to the thickening of the vaginal wall after conception. This discharge is physiologically normal, and will appear throughout pregnancy, without treatment.

Amenorrhea When conception is complete, the body releases the hormone hCG. And of course, the next period will not happen. However, some women have irregular periods, which can easily be confused with amenorrhea after conception.
Fatigue Early in pregnancy (as early as a week after conception) the body can feel very tired and sleepy. The reason is because the hormone progesterone increases, and at this time the body needs to rest a lot, eat foods rich in protein and iron.
Morning sickness Morning sickness is a classic symptom of pregnancy, and not all pregnant women experience it. The cause of morning sickness is unknown, but it is most likely due to hormonal changes. Nausea and vomiting can appear at any time of the day, but usually occurs in the morning. Changes in content Hormonal hormones also change a pregnant woman's appetite, causing her to feel cravings or fears about certain foods. Nausea, vomiting, and changes in appetite can last through the end of pregnancy, though they usually subside. or ends at 13 or 14 weeks.

Breast changes Breast changes are also a very early sign of pregnancy. Due to rapid hormonal changes, pregnant women's breasts are enlarged, tender, feeling full, and may be painful or itchy for 1 to 2 weeks. The areola also becomes darker.
Urinating more often During pregnancy, the increased blood flow makes the kidneys work harder, so you pee more often. This phenomenon occurs around 6 to 8 weeks after conception.
Constipation During pregnancy, progesterone hormone levels increase, making food digest more slowly, leading to bloating and constipation.
Changes in emotions The change in hormone levels during pregnancy can affect a woman's emotions, making her more sensitive. This is a common phenomenon, and can cause depression, anxiety, mania, and anger.
Change in body temperature Body temperature is higher than normal, although it can be encountered during work, sports, hot weather,... but it is also an early sign of pregnancy.
Increased heart rate Around the 8th to 10th week after conception, the pregnant woman's heart begins to beat faster and stronger, leading to palpitations and arrhythmias. This is quite common in pregnant women due to hormonal changes, but it is necessary to see a specialist to avoid confusing pregnancy physiology with actual disease.
Headaches, back pain Many pregnant women report having headaches or mild back pain.
Dizziness and fainting Under hormonal changes, blood vessels dilate, causing blood pressure to drop, making pregnant women feel dizzy, even faint.

All of the above early signs of pregnancy can be an early sign of pregnancy, but they can also be symptoms of an underlying medical condition. You should visit a medical facility when you detect any abnormalities to get an accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment if necessary.
If you are pregnant, in the first 3 months you should be careful in eating and monitoring your health, go to the hospital as soon as abnormal symptoms appear because this is the most sensitive time during pregnancy. In order for mother and baby to be healthy, pregnant women need to:
Understand early signs of pregnancy, pregnancy poisoning, bleeding during pregnancy. Timely, correct and sufficient first prenatal check-up, avoiding too early/too late. Fetal malformation screening at 12 weeks detects dangerous fetal malformations that can be intervened early. Distinguish between normal vaginal bleeding and pathological vaginal bleeding for timely intervention to maintain pregnancy. Screening for thyroid disease in the first 3 months of pregnancy avoids dangerous risks before and during delivery. Vinmec currently has many maternity packages (12-27-36 weeks), in which the 12-week maternity package helps monitor the health of mother and baby right from the beginning of pregnancy, early detection and timely intervention of health issues. In addition to the usual services, the maternity monitoring program from 12 weeks has special services that other maternity packages do not have such as: Double Test or Triple Test to screen for fetal malformations; Quantitative angiogenesis factor test for preeclampsia; thyroid screening test; Rubella test; Testing for parasites transmitted from mother to child seriously affects the baby's brain and physical development after birth.

Articles refer to sources: Webmd.com, Healthline.com, Nichd.gov