1. How long does it take to get the first symptoms of pregnancy? How long it takes to develop early symptoms of pregnancy is a matter of great concern. Generally, early symptoms appear in the first month of pregnancy, but some women don\’t start to feel the changes in their body until weeks or even months into their pregnancy. 2. What are the initial symptoms? Initial symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and sensitivity. In addition, some women may experience discomfort such as dizziness, drowsiness, and increased or decreased appetite. 3. Why do these initial symptoms appear? These initial symptoms are caused by changes in hormonal levels in the body