How Soon to Expect Pregnancy Symptoms

Finding out that you're pregnant is an exciting moment. For many women, though, it just doesn't seem real until those first symptoms kick in. Whether you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your symptoms or waiting for them in dread, you may be wondering what to expect and when to expect it. The following guidelines will let you know how soon you can expect to experience pregnancy symptoms.

  1. Time Frame

    • Symptoms can begin as early as implantation--which is technically 2 to 3 weeks into the pregnancy---and may continue into the second trimester.

    The First 3 Weeks

    • The earliest symptom that some women will experience is implantation bleeding which occurs just days after conception. This light bleeding or spotting does not occur in many pregnancies.

    4 to 7 Weeks

    • Sometime between the fourth and seventh week of pregnancy, you may begin to notice the classic symptoms such as morning sickness, breast tenderness, fatigue and increased urination.

    8 to 12 Weeks

    • At around the tenth week, pregnancy symptoms will peak. If you have not yet experienced morning sickness at this point, you probably won't.

    Second Trimester

    • Although the early symptoms usually dissipate by the second trimester, you can look forward to new pregnancy symptoms such as a visibly growing abdomen, fetal movement and increased appetite.

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