Pregnancy typically begins to show physically with a noticeable baby bump during the second trimester, which is around 16 to 20 weeks after conception. However, for some women, it may not be noticeable until later in the second trimester or even into the third trimester. Factors such as whether it is a first or subsequent pregnancy, muscle tone, and individual body differences can affect how soon the pregnancy shows. Some women may start showing earlier if they have been pregnant before or have less abdominal muscle tone. In terms of testing for pregnancy, home pregnancy tests can detect pregnancy hormone (hCG) as early as 8 to 10 days after conception, with some sensitive tests detecting even a few days before a missed period. Physically visible signs like a bump appear later, typically after the first trimester.
Summary:
- Pregnancy usually shows physically (baby bump) around 16-20 weeks (second trimester).
- Some women may show earlier depending on individual factors.
- Pregnancy hormone can be detected by tests about 8-10 days after conception but may not always indicate visible changes yet.
If interested, it is common to feel pregnancy symptoms before the bump appears, but the visible sign of pregnancy usually takes a few months to be noticeable.
