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If you are usually regular in your menstrual cycle and you find that your period has not come on time, you may be pregnant. Sometimes your period can be late due to stress or illness - but the later your period is, the more likely you are to be pregnant (i.e. if you have completely missed your period as it is now 4 or 5 weeks late, then you are more likely to be pregnant).

For many women the first sign of pregnancy is breasts that are sore, tingling, tender or uncomfortable. Your breasts can also start to increase in size very quickly, so that your bras start feeling tight.

Many women suffer terribly from nausea or vomiting in the early stages of pregnancy. The term "morning sickness' is not strictly accurate, as some women feel sick in the afternoon, or the evening, or all day! This symptom may vary in severity from slight nausea to non-stop vomiting.

As well as sore breasts, you may find that your aereola - the area around your nipples - begins to darken in colour, and may increase in size.

Some women complain that when they are pregnant they have a funny or strange taste in their mouth. This is sometimes described as a metallic taste and can make food or drinks that you previously liked taste unpleasant. For example, many women cannot tolerate the taste of coffee or wine when they are pregnant.

For some women being pregnant brings with it some unusual food cravings - perhaps for foods they don't usually like. Some common examples of pregnancy cravings are ice cream, pickles or gherkins, bananas or chocolate...or even all of the above combined!

If you are already feeling nauseous, you may find that there are some smells that will make you feel even worse! Some common examples include cigarette smoke, car exhaust fumes, raw meat at the butchers, coffee, fatty cooking smells, some perfumes or cleaning products.

Some women find they have a congested feeling in their uterus (womb) or lower part of their tummy. This can be a very confusing symptom, as it can feel very much like premenstrual bloating.

This symptom can be really confusing, as it can appear as if your period has started. Some women experience spotting or light bleeding in early pregnancy that can look like a period, but isn't.

Many women find they need to pass urine frequently. They find that they are going to the toilet a lot more - which can be particularly annoying at night!

It is common to feel very tired during the first trimester (first 12 weeks) of your pregnancy. Many women need to go to bed early, find themselves yawning a lot, and take an afternoon nap whenever they can get one!

If you are more than "a little bit pregnant" - i.e. perhaps 10 to 12 weeks or more, then you may find that the waistline on your skirts and trousers is getting tight.