How Can You Tell If a Girl is Pregnant?

Look for pregnancy signs.

If you think your wife, girlfriend, or daughter may be pregnant but don't want to ask, there are several signs you can look for. For example, morning sickness, frequent urination, and weight gain are signs of pregnancy. Isolated occurrences of some pregnancy symptoms may not mean anything, but if you notice a recurrence or combination of symptoms, this may indicate pregnancy.

Instructions

1. Watch for signs of morning sickness, which includes nausea and vomiting. It is common for pregnant women to have morning sickness during the first trimester and sometimes through the entire pregnancy. Certain foods might also trigger nausea.

2. Take notice of bathroom habits. Frequent urination occurs six to eight weeks after conception. If you notice more frequent trips to the bathroom than normal, it may be due to pregnancy.

3. Watch for changes in the body. For example, breasts may become larger, and there may be overall weight gain, especially in the abdominal area. The average woman gains 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy, according to Mayo Clinic.

4. Watch for mood swings. Hormonal changes cause many women to experience mood swings, particularly during the first trimester. Irritability and heightened emotions are sometimes normal throughout pregnancy.

Tips & Warnings

• The only sure-fire way to determine if someone is pregnant is with a pregnancy test. There are many over-the-counter test kits available, but it's best to visit a doctor.

References

• Mayo Clinic: Symptoms of pregnancy
• Mayo Clinic: Pregnancy weight gain