How can you tell the difference between false pregnancy and real pregnancy?

True pregnancy

* Positive pregnancy test. A pregnancy test measures the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine or blood. hCG is a hormone that is produced by the placenta during pregnancy.

* Missed period. If you are pregnant, you will usually miss your period.

* Breast changes. Your breasts may become swollen, tender, and darker in color.

* Nausea and vomiting. You may experience nausea and vomiting, especially in the morning.

* Fatigue. You may feel more tired than usual.

* Frequent urination. You may need to urinate more often than usual.

* Constipation. You may experience constipation.

* Bloating. Your abdomen may become bloated.

* Weight gain. You may gain weight, especially around your middle.

False pregnancy

* Negative pregnancy test. A pregnancy test will be negative if you are not pregnant.

* Regular periods. You will continue to have your periods if you are not pregnant.

* Breast changes. Your breasts may become swollen and tender, but they will not be as dark in color as they are during pregnancy.

* Nausea and vomiting. You may experience nausea and vomiting, but it will not be as severe as it is during pregnancy.

* Fatigue. You may feel tired, but you will not be as exhausted as you are during pregnancy.

* Frequent urination. You may need to urinate more often than usual, but it will not be as frequent as it is during pregnancy.

* Constipation. You may experience constipation, but it will not be as severe as it is during pregnancy.

* Bloating. Your abdomen may become bloated, but it will not be as pronounced as it is during pregnancy.

* Weight gain. You may gain weight, but it will not be as much as it is during pregnancy.

If you are not sure whether you are pregnant, it is important to see your doctor for a blood test. A blood test can accurately determine whether or not you are pregnant.