Implantation and Early Pregnancy Symptoms: How Early Can You Take a Pregnancy Test?

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Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board certified OBGYN and REI, discusses one of the top questions she gets asked as a fertility doctor: what are the early signs of a pregnancy? In this video she reviews hormone changes in the luteal phase, the importance of progesterone, what exactly is the two week wait (TWW), and what happens as an embryo implants? All your implantation symptoms discussed in detail!

Questions answered:
When does implantation occur?
How early after implantation can you take a pregnancy test?
What are the early signs of pregnancy?
What symptoms can you expect with early pregnancy?
What is the first sign of implantation?
What is the two week wait (TWW)?
What does progesterone do in the luteal phase?
How early can you test for pregnancy?
Why is pregnancy 40 weeks?

*all information is for medical education and is not directed medical advice. Please ask your doctor your personal medical questions.

All images and facts in this video are from:
Fritz and Speroff, Clinical Gynecology Endocrinology and Infertility, 8th edition, 2011

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Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas.

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[angelrasheena]

I had 2 failed pregnancies earlier this year. Saturday (4 days before period) I got 2 strong positive tests. Today I got 2 more strong positives (1 day before period) I pray this pregnancy is viable. 🥺

[zahraali]

I took a pregnancy test today . I have been through 2 miscarriages . The pregnancy test shows 1 full line and 1 weak line . Which means I might be pregnant. I hope this pregnancy goes well and I can hold my baby at the end of the 9 months of my pregnancy. Please pray for my baby’s safety .

[veronicalaroche]

I am 13 weeks 2 days pregnant with my first and we just found out that I am having a girl after 7 long years of failed fertility treatments I am so blessed ❤

[halyy]

After two miscarriages hoping the faint line I’ve just seen after my missed period is positive and God blesses me with a healthy baby. Requesting prayers 😢

[siefoote]

God is so smart! How awesome and amazing He is and His wisdom that He put all these things together and in motion so we (women) can do these awesome things.

[bric]

I knew I was pregnant around 2 weeks. For two days I had heavy pressure and a stretching feeling in my uterus. It wasn't cramps. It felt like a lot of movement and opening up. Very weird feeling, somewhat uncomfortable. I told my husband I felt pregnant. I think he didn't believe me lol Two weeks later we got a positive test. We were very blessed to get pregnant on our first try!

[courtnayedgerton]

I’m pretty sure I could feel the implantation. 2 nights in a row I woke up out of my sleep from a sharp pain/cramping feeling. It literally woke me up out of my sleep both times. I’m now pregnant with twins.

[NurseKeisha]

I do realize that this video was made 3 years ago, but this information is still factual, helpful, and explained so well. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. As a post FET candidate, day 6, I've learned a lot from watching this video alone! Im counting down the days to test /blood test and can't wait for the results! ❤🥰🤞🙏🥳

[JessiQT]

I felt implantation 8 dpo. It was like pin pricks on my side and hurt bad and I couldn’t sleep that night. that’s how I knew I was preg. I took a test 10 dpo and was pregnant. now I have less than 3 months til my son is born ❤️

[Laura-pneo]

I love that you explain things so simply to us, but at the same time you don't dumb it down. Thanks for this great info!

[Christine_]

It may sounds weird but I can appreciate how you mentioned your losses. It makes you as a doctor feel so real and relatable and 'just like us". I mean I know you are but sometimes when someone is the information giver we tend to look at them as immune to some of the things they speak about. I love your videos. I'm currently at 7DPO and had cramping which I think is implantation cramping (I had sonos/blood work and timed intercourse with guidance from my RE) so crossing my fingers for a positive soon!

[freesoul]

omg...I get pregnant unexpected I am 37 and when I see that 90% of younger women just desperately want to be pregnant, me with hypothyreoism-my pregnancy is a real miracle ❤️

[nachannachle]

My 2WW anxiety literally VANISHED when listening to you speak in this video. You are the best doctor/lecturer. :)

[mirduhh]

I got the slightest positive 2 weeks after conception. Way before my missed period I just felt so weird and different. I’m due trrw 💗

[cheyennewhitacre]

I only was actively trying for 8 months. I finally got my BFP. I kept trying to track my 7dpo, 8, 9, 10. I just gave up awhile and missed my period by ONE day and just felt off... I doordashed pregnancy tests to my house!!!! Lol. I am so excited. My first ❤️

[nails_by_courtneyjo]

So I took a test today and it turned positive FAST. this is the first positive one I’ve ever had. I also have pcos so my last period was around September 23 so I’ll randomly take tests if I go awhile without a period just to be safe. My husband and I thought we couldn’t have kids. My appt is November 29 so I pray it isn’t a false positive.

[gamecock]

Thank you this is a great video! I really hope everyone on here trying for a pregnancy is able to become pregnant and have a healthy baby!❤

[claw_hero]

Im ttc and have pcos. Lots of stress and lots of anguish but your videos and your voice i find very soothing. It's soothing to arm myself with knowledge. Thank you

[flowristasongbird]

Love this very carefully explained hoping to be pregnant with my little bean been having symptoms fingers crossed 🙏🏾 baby dust to everyone and congratulations to all the moms to be!!!

[karenliz]

Here watching this after my first failed IUI. Just took the test this morning. I’m still hopeful 🙏🏼🙏🏼 praying for everyone here for successful pregnancies