So you think you might be pregnant!

Some women know they are pregnant and some can feel conception. But not everyone is as fortunate. Most women need the help from a pregnancy test or a doctor to let them know that they have conceived.

Here is our list of the Top Ten Signs that you may be pregnant.   Please keep in mind that while the signs described here are quite common in early pregnancy, you may not experience all or even any of these symptoms. Of Corse a pregnancy test is the best way to confirm your suspicions.

1. Are you late for your Period?

Usually this is the first sign for most women. This is the classic sign of pregnancy -  especially if your cycles are normally like clockwork. Now would be a great time to take a home pregnancy test.  For the best results, your first urine of the day tends to have the most concentrated amount of hCG. Early morning urine will give you your best chance at detecting the smallest concentrations of hCG that are present in the early days of pregnancy.

2. Morning Sickness - Or Any Other Time?

About one-half of all pregnant women experience some form of morning sickness (nausea, vomiting, etc.) in early pregnancy. Contrary to popular belief, "morning sickness"  isn't always limited to the morning; many women experience nausea in the afternoon, in the evening and a substantial percentage of lucky ladies feel sick all day long. (Note: Although rare, morning sickness can be extreme in some cases. Contact your doctor if you are becoming dehydrated as a result of morning sickness.)

3. Sore Breasts ?

Are your breasts or nipples feeling a bit sensitive - perhaps in the same way they feel right before your period? Breast sensitivity is a common phenomenon in early pregnancy and thankfully, one that begins to fade by the second trimester. But if you're one of those "glass is half full" types, look at it this way: for many women, sensitive breasts translate into heightened pleasure during intimate moments

4. Have Your Areola's Changed Lately?

Along with more sensitive breasts, you may notice a slight darkening of the areola. The concentric zone which surrounds the nipple. (Some say this darkening serves a purpose; it makes it easier for your baby to find his/her food source!)

5. Discharge? 

In the early days of pregnancy, mucous begins to accumulate around the opening of the cervix to form the mucous plug, a barrier that helps protect the baby during its development. As a result of this mucous formation, you may notice a bit of vaginal discharge. (Discharge as a sign of pregnancy should not be accompanied by other distinguishing features of an infection, such as a burning sensation, foul smell, or itchiness.)

6. Gotta Pee?

Although pregnancy is indeed miraculous, it does not involve a suspension of the laws of physics. That means that as the baby grows larger in your uterus, the space that once allowed for expansion of your bladder is decreased. The result? You feel like you need to pee more often. Also, you may notice bloating similar to what you experience prior to your period.

7. Not Tonight, Honey. I've Got a Headache...

As a result of the complex mixture of hormones coursing through a pregnant woman's body, it's not uncommon for women to experience headaches more frequently during pregnancy.

8. Seeing Spots?

Around the time when implantation occurs (the moment when the embryo attaches to the lining of the uterine wall), it's not uncommon to notice a bit of spotting. You would look for this sign at around eight to ten days after you last ovulated. (You can use the ovulation calculator located on our home page to calculate your ovulation date.) Spotting as a result of implantation usually looks a bit different than your regular period; it tends to be light in volume and pinkish in color, as opposed to the deep red color associated with regular menstrual bleeding.

9. Temperature Climbing?

A raised basal body temperature past the time when your period is due is another possible indicator of pregnancy.

10. All Stopped Up?

Another sign of pregnancy is constipation. This is caused by certain hormones which are present in early pregnancy relaxing your intestines and slowing the digestive process.

These signs are often experienced in early pregnancy - but that's not to say there aren't others. Many women have reported experiencing other "tell-tale" signs such as: