Xenolan answered Friday September 8 2006, 6:01 pm: It varies.
The first symptom may be morning sickness, but not everyone gets it - and of course, there are plenty of other things that can cause one to throw up, so just because you're feeling ill doesn't mean you're pregnant.
The second symptom which is pretty much universal, is a missed period; but again, there are plenty of reasons why that can happen.
Aside from those two things, a normal pregnancy can last for three or four months before you notice anything at all. It's at about that time when most women begin to show, depending of course on their body type. By the fifth month, there won't be any question about it, especially since the baby will probably be kicking by then. However, there have been cases where a woman has arrived in the emergency room with stomach pains, completely unaware up to that point that she was pregnant, only to have the pains diagnosed as labor.
Right around the ninth month, you can expect cramping, godawful pain, and the sudden appearance of one or more small human beings. [ Xenolan's advice column | Ask Xenolan A Question ]
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