Dear Customer (name blocked for privacy):


Many women have typical pregnancy symptoms even before they miss their period. However, most of the typical pregnancy symptoms are directly related to the pregnancy hormone "hCG".

Small amounts of hCG enter the blood stream several days after implantation, about 8-10 days after ovulation. Thus, typical pregnancy symptoms typically do not appear until the hCG has reached sufficient levels which is about 1-2 weeks after you miss your period (3-4 weeks after ovulation, or 2-3 weeks after implantation).

A light period,or less bleeding than normal should be evalutated by a trained specialist to find a specific reason & "rule out" possible pregnancy.

If you are not pregnant, they can rule out the cause for you you with better certainty.
I am including a list of early signs of pregnancy, for additional assistance. I hope this will help you out some.


*Early Pregnancy Symptoms

Missed period or a period with less bleeding than normal
Backaches
Constipation - This symptom is caused by hormone changes, and the growing uterus pressing against the bowel.
Darkening of areola (breast nipple) - This can be one of the first symptoms which can appear as early as one week after conception and then throughout pregnancy.
Excessive salivation
Exhaustion or feeling sleepy - Can occur one to six weeks after conception and last your entire pregnancy.
Food cravings
Frequent urination
Headaches
Lower abdominal cramps
Nausea and vomiting - This symptom usually shows up two to ten weeks after conception. The degree in which you feel sick varies from none to full fledged vomiting. The terminology for this nausea is "morning sickness" & hormonal changes in your body cause this symptom.
Tender or swollen breasts.

Please visit: AmazingPregnancy.com, for more information on signs & symptoms.

God bless & Good luck.

Edited by cherummy on January 10 2005 at 8:33 AM