One of these could be the possible reason for wanting to find out about the earliest possible signs of pregnancy. When does the nine month long pregnancy period start, so that one can reasonably know about its termination, that is, the approximate delivery date to be able to prepare accordingly? Technically speaking, pregnancy starts with conception and that happens somewhere midway of the menstrual cycle. But how and how soon does that reflect as clear indications of pregnancy is a valid question. The answer lies in detecting symptoms that we all know may be conclusive or elusive as nothing is definite and clear cut. Over all, there are certain guidelines that help detecting a pregnancy.

Once conception has successfully occurred certain changes take place in the body in order to prepare for the massive task. The external signs may or may not manifest. Not all signs show up and also vary in frequency and intensity. However, within two weeks of conception, a woman may experience some of these signs of pregnancy: morning sickness and nausea, fatigue and dizziness sometimes leading to faintness, constipation, heartburn and gas, tender swollen and painful breasts, increased frequency of urination, aversion to certain food smells, etc. Mood swings and irritability, feelings of fatigue, lethargy and weakness are on the higher side.

But there is one pregnancy symptom that is universally present, that too very early, that is around two weeks of conception, which is the earliest, when a pregnancy symptom can occur. This sign is that of a missed period. Mostly, that is the alarm that sets the woman thinking and looking carefully for more signs. That coupled with a woman’s sixth sense, in other words, intuition, constitute early pregnancy symptoms. However, to be conclusive and absolutely sure, one should let time pass till other symptoms manifest or else meet the doctor for having a pregnancy test conducted.

Like the rose has thorns and even the brightest object has a shadow, the most beautiful and gratifying phase of a woman’s life has its depressing aspects. Probably that is the reason why God has packed pregnancy in a mystery that is scary and enchanting at the same time. For the woman who has become pregnant for the first time the experience would tend to be loaded with unknown fears. The nine month long time can spring up many surprises causing much anxiety that is understandable. However, much of the uncertainty and fear is avoidable as the Internet provides you all the requisite knowledge. There are sites that discuss pregnancy day by day.

With that knowledge at hand, you can actually enjoy your pregnancy on a day to day basis. Knowing what to expect and how to tackle what comes up makes you a watchful person so that you do not miss on anything that is important, be it your diet, your posture or your medicines. Pregnancy symptoms will not catch you unawares, in fact you would be well prepared and careful about the oncoming changes, physical or mental. Now all that knowledge and the accompanying confidence should make your experience of pregnancy a safe, healthy, and pleasant one.

But before we miss, let me remind you to include something very important - light exercises during pregnancy. Do consult your doctor to advise you on appropriate pregnancy exercises so that you do not miss this aspect at all. All the increased weight of the fetus has its own effect on your physique that needs to be balanced with proper exercise that does not tax your fragile health in an adverse manner. In fact it helps tone up your muscles and provides much needed strength to bear the baby. But beware of overdoing it. The keyword is balance