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The only way to know for sure is to take a pregnancy test. Urine pregnancy tests are not reliable until you are at least a week or more late for your period. Therefore, if you don’t get your next period, buy a home pregnancy test. Use first morning urine for the best results. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

Some early pregnancy symptoms include the following: implantation bleeding (many women do not experience this but when it occurs, it consists of spotting and cramping anywhere from 6 to 12 days after conception); delayed or missed period (if bleeding occurs, it is usually lighter than a regular period); swollen and tender breasts (1-2 weeks after conception); fatigue (as early as one week after conception); backaches; headaches; frequent urination (6-8 weeks after conception); and nausea or morning sickness.  Usually, pregnant women first experience nausea anywhere from 2-8 weeks after conception, while others never get nauseous.