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ConditionsMaternal and Fetal Testing The signs of pregnancy vary
from woman to woman. Usually the most obvious sign is the
absence of menstruation (amenorrhea). However, some women
continue to have bleeding even while pregnant. The following are
the most common initial signs of pregnancy. However, each woman
may experience the signs of pregnancy differently. These may
include: Sore and swollen breasts Nausea or vomiting (also
called morning sickness) Certain food cravings or aversions
Bloating of the abdomen Darkening of the skin around the nipples
(also called the areola) Bluish-purple vaginal and cervical
tissue, due to blood engorgement, which can be detected during a
pelvic examination. These early signs may not positively
indicate pregnancy, but may actually signal another process
occurring within the body. A pregnancy test can provide more
accurate results. Pregnancy is confirmed with a