13 Signs You May Be Pregnant

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

By Lauren Wiener

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Wondering if you've got a baby on board? Pay close attention to your body. "The hormones released as soon as you conceive may start causing subtle changes even before they're detectable on a home pregnancy test," says Melissa Goist, MD, clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Ohio State University Medical Center. Unfortunately many, like sore breasts or bloating, also happen right before your period (a sure sign that you're not pregnant), so it's all a guessing game until you take a test. But if you spot a few of the following symptoms -- and your period is MIA -- it may be time to head to the drugstore or your ob-gyn:

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Comments (388)

jenny_brown72677 wrote:

Hi, I am 27 years old I am having some weird signs of pregnancy but I took a test and it came back negitive. I am very irregular, I never know when I will start of if I will start my period at all. I have been tired, tenderness in the breast and this morning I had breast milk leaking, About 2 weeks ago my husband forgot to use "safety" before entering if you get my grip. Should I have waited longer before taking the pregnancy test?

1/26/2012 10:43:44 AM Report Abuse

edengodsoe wrote:

Here is a great infographic that summarizes (in a fun graphic way) pregnancy and delivery, including what % of women experienced different things. Enjoy! WEEKLY ROUND-UP: THE SKINNY ON PREGNANCY [INFOGRAPHIC] http://www.skinnyscoop.com/blog/2011/10/26/the-skinny-on-pregnancy/

1/12/2012 12:09:26 AM Report Abuse

gargsweta69 wrote:

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12/18/2011 09:46:17 PM Report Abuse

aliceburnias1 wrote:

mnodima the same with me i have signs and my period came late last month and the test came nevgative too so i dnt know

8/5/2011 03:44:29 PM Report Abuse

susiecatt68 wrote:

so i had my iud taken out on june 28 and 3 days aftr having it removed i had a normal period. june 30-july 5.my husband and i hve had s*^ evryday since period stopped. my period was suppose to come today,im sick to my stomach and hve an awful taste n my mouth. i took a preg test and it was neg, does this mean im not preg? im sad.. any ideas? could it b still a little early to tell? my cycle is every 25-26 days.. help, thanks susan

7/25/2011 04:31:12 PM Report Abuse