The most obvious symptom of being pregnant is missing a period, but women may also experience the following:

• Morning sickness – this nausea and/or vomiting can occur at any time of the day or night
• Tender or swollen breasts
• Increased urination, especially at night
• Tiredness
• Food aversions or cravings
• Mood swings
• Constipation
• Increased vaginal discharge.

Signposting

For more information, you can:

• Use your Counter Intelligence Plus training guide
• Visit the FPA / Northern Ireland: 0345 122 8687
• National Sexual Health Helpline (England): 0300 123 7123
• Visit the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) / 0300 330 0700
• Visit the Fertility Network UK / 01424 732361
• See the Miscarriage Association / 01924 200799.