Early Pregnancy

Some of the earliest pregnancy symptoms are similar to those you would expect to experience around your period. These include:

• Implantation bleeding
• You may have spotting or slight cramping just after conception when the fertilised egg attaches itself to the uterine lining (this is called implantation bleeding and happens 6-12 days after fertilisation)
• Discharge
• Thickening of the vaginal walls also occurs due to increased cell growth, which can lead to a whitish, milky and odourless discharge.
• Breast tenderness is a common early pregnancy symptom due to the change in hormone levels. Your breasts may feel sore, swollen, tingly, heavier, or fuller than usual. Some women experience a darkening of the area around the nipple (areola). Breast pain typically decreases once the body has become accustomed to the new hormone levels.