It is always helpful to know the common signs of pregnancy and to know where you can go in Gainesville if you suspect you might be pregnant. Several commonly experienced signs and symptoms of pregnancy begin between two to twelve weeks after conception. You are most likely to notice these events if you are aware of your own menstrual cycle and just generally tuned into your body. However, remember that every woman is an individual for whom pregnancy is a unique experience. You may have all of the common signs and symptoms, several of them, or none of them at all.
Many women do notice some changes in their bodies about a week after their period was due.
One of the most common early signs of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period. Missed periods can be caused by illness, stress, crash diets, strenuous exercise programs, or taking birth control pills or other hormone birth control products. Conversely, some women continue to have menstrual periods during pregnancy, although the periods are often lighter and shorter than usual. If you experience a missed period or lighter than usual period, contact a health care professional if you think you could be pregnant. Two types of pregnancy test are available at the Student Health Care Center.