What Do You Feel Like When You Are a Few Days Pregnant?

Even though some serious activity is happening to that tiny fertilized egg during the first few days and weeks of pregnancy, you might not feel any differently. Every person and pregnancy is different, but you can keep an eye out for some physical and emotional changes after your missed period to clue you in to your pregnancy. Don̵7;t fret if you don̵7;t feel any different quite yet -- you will soon enough.

  1. Spotting and Cramping

    • Some women experience some spotting and cramping during the first stages of pregnancy. According to WebMD, this usually happens around six to 12 days after conception when the fertilized egg implants into the uterine wall. The cramps might be felt in the area of the uterus or in the lower back. Some women mistake the bleeding as the beginning of their period, but it is usually lighter and more mild than a normal period.

    Fatigue

    • With so much going on inside your body, including increased blood production and drastic hormone fluctuations, its natural to feel fatigued. The Mayo Clinic website also points out that lower blood sugar levels and lower blood pressure can also drain your energy. Take it easy and get rest whenever possible. Even putting your feet up and relaxing throughout the day can help you feel a bit more refreshed. This extreme fatigue usually passes by the beginning of the second trimester, but will creep back up on you during the third trimester.

    Breast Changes

    • The breast changes you might experience during early pregnancy are similar to the symptoms you might already being going through with your period. However, you might also notice some swelling, soreness or tingling. They will start to feel full or heavy as time goes on. Your nipples and areola might turn a darker color, too.

    Food Aversions and Nausea

    • Food cravings, aversions and nausea can be part of the pregnancy package from the beginning. Don̵7;t be surprised if you start having a strong dislike or even disgust for foods you used to love. You might start to crave foods that didn̵7;t appeal to you before. Although it's called morning sickness, it̵7;s possible to become suddenly nauseous at any time of the day, with or without vomiting. You heightened sense of smell makes matters worse when it comes to nausea. Some women experience some or all these symptoms, while some women do not.

    Urination and Constipation

    • With the influx of pregnancy hormones, you might notice changes in your bathroom habits. Constipation is a frequent complaint throughout the entire pregnancy, even in the beginning. During the first trimester, you̵7;ll be running to empty your bladder frequently since your growing baby is pushing on your bladder. Night time can be particularly irritating, so avoid drinking liquids within an hour or two of bedtime. These numerous potty breaks usually lower in frequency after the baby gets big enough to pop out of your pelvis and off your bladder, but will return as the baby takes up the last bits of space in the third trimester.

    Mood Swings

    • The mood swings you might experience during early pregnancy are similar to the ones you feel before or during your period. You might be happy one minute and crying at a commercial on the television. Again, this is normal and can be mistaken for premenstrual syndrome.

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