1. Breast Tenderness: This is a tell-tale sign of pregnancy, however it can also be a PMS symptom for most women. Usually, most expectant mother’s don’t recognize this symptom until about 6-8 weeks into their pregnancy. So it may not be an early sign for everyone.
2. Cramps: You may feel cramps that are very similar to your premenstrual cramping, however, this cramping is a a sign of implantation and uterine stretching.
3. Spotting: This is not a symptom for all women, but some women will experience light spotting as if they were going to start a period. This is also a sign of implantation and can be as tiny as a needle point or larger. If you experience heavy bleeding is probably a sign that your period is going to start or a sign of something for serious if the bleeding occurs for longer than expected.
4. Tiredness: Sure, every woman, working or not, experiences some fatigue during her cycle. But, if you can only think about the next time you get to take a nap while a work or can’t keep up with your daily activities, it could be a sign that there is a baby on board.
5. Nausea: Most pregnant women do not feel morning sickness until 6 weeks of pregnancy or later. However, some women do get to feel the joys of this symptom early on.
6. Bloating: Your increased hormones can cause a little extra pooch in your tummy. This can also happen with your period, but once your period begins, your notice your bloating decreases. Not the case with a bun in the oven!
7. Frequent Urination: Getting up during the night to tinkle? This is your body’s way of kicking your kidneys into gear and is a sign that you might be pregnant.
8. Headaches: These occur early on due to hormonal changes and increased blood flow. As you progress in your progress this symptom should disappear.
9. Constipation: This potty problem can rear it’s ugly head even before you test positive. Your digestive track is slowing down, so you will have a decrease in your bowel movements. Try fiber supplements and a high fiber diet.
10. Mood Swings: While a visit from Aunt Flo can trigger this symptom too, don’t be surprised if it is also a sign you are pregnant. Increased hormones, fatigue, bloating, cramping…You will have good reason to wake up on the wrong side of the bed some days!

Of course, these are not the only signs you could be expecting nor will all women have these symptoms. Signs and symptoms will vary. SharpMoms suggests testing with a home pregnancy test on or after Day 40 of your cycle if your period is not present by then. Still no period or positive test after Day 40? Check with your OBGYN for a blood pregnancy test and other testing to see why your period may be a no-show.