As any woman who has ever been pregnant can attest to, there are definitely syptoms that accompany pregnancy in the first trimester. While no two women are alike, and no two pregnancies are alike, there are some symptoms that, taken together, are very common in the first trimester of pregnancy.

The most obvious symptom of pregnancy, and the one that every woman will experience, is the cessation of a period. Having said that, the fact of the matter is that women may also miss a period for any number of other reasons, from stress to reproductive disorders to menopause. In addition, some women will experience mild cramping and/or spotting during pregnancy, and may sometimes mistake this for a period.

Fatigue is another common first trimester pregnancy symptom. The changing levels of hormones in a pregnant woman’s body can cause her to feel worn out after even just a small amount of activity. These same hormonal changes can also affect a woman’s mood, causing irritability and mood swings.

Breast soreness or tenderness is another common first trimester pregnancy symptom. The increase in hormones in the pregnant woman’s body can cause her breasts to swell, and can also cause her nipples to be sensitive, tender, and sore.

Perhaps one of the most talked about, if not the most common, of the first trimester pregnancy symptoms is morning sickness. It is estimated that more than 2 out of 3 women will experience morning sickness. Morning sickness can occur at any time of the day. Morning sickness is constant in some women, and in others it occurs only occasionally. In addition, morning sickness can vary in its intensity. You may just feel a little woozy at times, or you may be so nauseous as to experience vomiting.

Finally, frequent urination is another of the most common first trimester pregnancy symptoms. While most women will experience the need to urinate frequently later on in pregnancy, due to the fact that the baby is pushing on the internal organs, many women find that they have an increased need to urinate as early as the first trimester of pregnancy.

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