Signs Of Pregnancy and Vertigo
Summary: If you have been trying to get pregnant or maybe you are not sure if you already are.  There are a few signs to look for in the beginning.  However, every women experiences the early signs differently and some may experience some more than others.

Always remember to either take an at home pregnancy test or go to your doctor to make sure you are truly pregnant. 

There are a few obvious signs of being pregnant that most any women knows about and they are the most common ones that many women experience.

  • Missing a period.  This being the number one way many women realize they are pregnant.  However, for many women irregular cycles and being late due to stress or other medications may not always be a tell tale sign.  Usually you need to be two weeks late with your period before taking an at home pregnancy test and receiving accurate results.  If there are other circumstances that affect your period or you not sure, then speak with your doctor immediately.
  • Swollen and/or tender breasts.  Many women experience breast enlargement immediately.  Your breasts may become very sore and tender, tender to the touch even.  They may also already begin to become enlarged, essentially they are slowly beginning to produce milk for when you have the baby.
  • Morning sickness.  This is common to feel nauseous and sick in the morning or throughout the day even.  Some women do experience sickness throughout the day.  Saltine crackers and water can help stop some of the nausea.  If it continues into the second trimester, make sure you let your doctor know.
  • Increased appetite can happen.  However, this typically does not occur until later on in a pregnancy.  But, some women do experience it early on, especially if their body is lacking any particular vitamin or mineral.  Once pregnant their body now needs it and there may be cravings early on as well.
  • Another symptom is vertigo or dizziness.  This is not as common as the other two symptoms, but some women do experience it.  Shortness of breath, the room spinning, and needing to sit down are very common in the beginning of a pregnancy.  If you are worried or the symptoms do not subside, then check with a doctor.

Again, some women will experience all of these symptoms and other women will experience none or only some of them.  When feeling any of these, taking an at home pregnancy test first is the best idea.  Then going to the doctor for a more extensive exam is the next step.  Just remember that just because you do not experience some of these symptoms it does not mean you are not pregnant.  Getting an exam and talking with a doctor is something any women should do.