Can bloating be a symptom of pregnancy?

Question

Im a few days away from my period and my tummy feels so bloated and tight, more than my usual pms. We're trying this month so im reading into everything. Did bloating turn out to be an early sign for anyone here?

Rachna Kadam · Answer

Yes bloating can definitely be an early sign, hormones slow down digestion. Both times I felt bloated even before my period was due. But bloating alone isnt confirmation, a test after missed period is the real answer.

Ambili Mishra · Answer

Same here, bloating was my first clue. Test confirmed it later.

Mridula Gokhale · Answer

Yaar I was so bloated early on, actually thought I just ate too much pav bhaji. Turned out I was pregnant. So haan it can be a sign, but better confirm with a test na.

Anushka Karve · Answer

I felt super bloated before I even knew I was pregnant, thought my period was coming. Anyone else mistake it for PMS at first. The bloating actually stayed with me for weeks after too.