Early pregnancy symptoms and how your height affects when you start to show

The early days of becoming pregnant can be an exciting time but it can also be a worrying one as your body goes through a multitude of changes that you may not have experienced before.

Some of the early signs that you’re having a baby may be similar to the symptoms of PMS, so the best way to tell is always by doing a home pregnancy test and then having this result confirmed by a medical professional.

However, there are some signs that are more common indicators that you might be expecting but below is by no means an exhaustive list of what you may experience if you are in the early days of pregnancy. It’s also possible you may experience none of them, but the one symptom that is common among all women is missing their period.

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Raised basal body temperature

If you’ve started measuring your basal body temperature in the morning to more accurately track your cycle, then you may get an indication that you’re pregnant if this measurement has gone up by 1C. It will likely stay elevated by this amount for the duration of your pregnancy so could be an early sign that changes are afoot.

Sensitivities to certain smells

While also a common symptom of PMS, a heightened sensitivity to certain smells (and often a strong aversion to them) could be another early sign that a baby is on the way. However, this is no means a foolproof indicator and you will need to do a home pregnancy test and see your doctor if you suspect you are expecting.

Changes in your breasts

Two signs that you may be expecting that arise early are tender breasts (which can be a sign of PMS) and darker, more bumpy areolas – as your body is gearing up to produce milk and