Wondering whether or not you are pregnant can bring feelings of excitement, anxiety or dread, depending on whether or not you want to have a baby. If you suspect that you are pregnant, then you should find out as soon as possible so that you can begin taking good care of yourself and making important decisions about your future. You can easily recognize certain physical changes that go along with being pregnant. These signs aren't perfect indicators, however, so be sure to take a pregnancy test so that you'll know if you are pregnant for sure.
Consider your actions.
Did you have sex without a condom? Did a condom break? Did you forget to take your birth control pills? If you did things that put you at high risk for pregnancy, that will play a huge role in determining if you are pregnant. However, if you used protection and took other precautions, you probably are not pregnant. The failure rate of most protection options are very low.
Pulling out, however, doesn't usually work. Don't consider this a protective method.
Notice when you've missed your period.
Some females track their cycles, and some don't, so you may not notice that you haven't had your period until a little while after you've missed it.
Think back to the last time that you had your period. Attach the timing of your period to an event. For example, were you menstruating when you went on a vacation or when you went to a concert? If you haven't had a period in more than 30 days, and you're sexually active, then you could be pregnant.
If you have an irregular period, then you should test for pregnancy often if you're sexually active. This is especially important if you drink alcohol regularly, smoke or use recreational drugs so that you don't harm the fetus during the first trimester.
Look for implantation bleeding.
If you had a small amount of bleeding or spotting at the time your period would normally happen or before or after when your period normally happens but your period did not occur at its normal time, you may have experienced what is called implantation bleeding. This is a sign of pregnancy.
Look for changes in your breasts.
When you're pregnant, especially for the first time, breast changes are typically the first sign. Your breasts may feel sore and tender. They will definitely get larger, and your nipples may grow and darken.
Be aware of nausea, vomiting, or other digestive abnormalities.
Many females, but not all, experience "morning sickness" when they are in their first trimesters. Often, the sickness is accompanied by a strong aversion to certain smells, like the smell of coffee. Some women start to feel dizzy often. Some women also get constipation.
Pay attention to fatigue.
The first trimester is often accompanied by feelings of extreme tiredness. You may find yourself wanting to go to bed early or take naps when you're not used to needing so much sleep.
Watch out for dizziness.
This is a common side effect of pregnancy. You may get dizzy very easily when you stand up or you might faint or nearly faint at strange times. If you've noticed this, you may be pregnant.
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