The wait after trying to conceive can feel endless, especially when you're hoping every little change in your body means good news. A headache, sore breasts, cramps or sudden tiredness can have you reaching for Google within hours. But are these genuine pregnancy symptoms, or can your mind play tricks during those first few days? The science behind what happens in the first 72 hours is far more surprising than most people realise.
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