| Early Pregnancy Symptoms
The onset and degree of pregnancy symptoms will vary within women. Many women experience them within days of conception, others take a few weeks before pregnancy symptoms kick in and a lucky few feel no discomfort at all. The early pregnancy symptoms listed on this page generally can be felt once implantation occurs (8 - 10 days from ovulation) and will lessen after the first trimester.
It is frustrating to realize that many pregnancy symptoms are very similar to those that occur right before menstruating. However, combined with high temperatures and a longer luteal phase - they are key indications that you have achieved pregnancy success!
Other Pregnancy Symptoms
Swollen or tender breasts is a pregnancy symptom which may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.
Feeling fatigued or more tired is a pregnancy symptom which can also start as early as the first week after conception.
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate to not deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous throughout most of their pregnancy.
Drive promotes women's diabetes awareness
Getting fatter around the middle? Have a family history of heart disease or diabetes? You could be headed for the same trouble, particularly if you're over 40 and female. Because there are no obvious symptoms of high blood sugar or insulin resistance, few people realize it is creeping up and putting them on the path to diabetes and heart disease, experts say. The National Women's Health Resource Center, based in Red Bank, N.J., is hoping to change that with a new public health campaign targeting women ages 40 to 65 - a group whose members are at greater risk than others, and often hold the role of Dr. Mom. "Women are the gatekeepers to the health of the family, so I do think it's appropriate to let them know it's stalking their children," said David Katz, a preventive health expert who is an adviser to the center.
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