While pregnancy tests and ultrasounds are the only ways to determine if you’re pregnant, there are other signs and symptoms you can look out for. The earliest signs of pregnancy are more than a missed period. They may also include morning sickness, smell sensitivity, and fatigue.
Though it may sound odd, your first week of pregnancy is based on the date of your last menstrual period. Your last menstrual period is considered week 1 of pregnancy, even if you weren’t actually pregnant yet.
The expected delivery date is calculated using the first day of your last period. For that reason, the first few weeks where you may not have symptoms also count toward your 40-week pregnancy.
| Signs and symptoms | Timeline (from missed period) |
| mild cramping and spotting | week 1 to 4 |
| missed period | week 4 |
| fatigue | week 4 or 5 |
| nausea | week 4 to 6 |
| tingling or aching breasts | week 4 to 6 |
| frequent urination | week 4 to 6 |
| bloating | week 4 to 6 |
| motion sickness | week 5 to 6 |
| mood swings | week 6 |
| temperature changes | week 6 |
| high blood pressure | week 8 |
| extreme fatigue and heartburn | week 9 |
| faster heartbeat | week 8 to 10 |
| breast and nipple changes | week 11 |
| acne | week 11 |
| noticeable weight gain | week 11 |
| pregnancy glow | week 12 |
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