If you think you are pregnant, the first step is to take a deep breath and relax. Some women get false positives on their pregnancy tests. Many different factors can affect the result.
You want to be confident in your results. You should take a medical-grade pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy. Confirming your pregnancy is a simple process and takes just minutes to get an accurate result. At Cecil Pregnancy and Family Resource Center, we offer pregnancy testing at no cost to you.
What Are symptoms of Pregnancy?
Before taking a pregnancy test, you may have missed your period. For many women, this is one of the first signs that they are pregnant. However, a missed period doesn’t always mean you are. It is important to know the signs of pregnancy.
Signs of pregnancy include:
– Fatigue
– Increased urination
– Tender, swollen breasts
– Missed period
– Nausea with or without vomiting
Again, these symptoms can occur for other reasons, so it is best to speak with a medical provider and confirm your pregnancy as soon as possible.
How Does a Pregnancy Test Work?
Pregnancy tests detect human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a pregnancy hormone that is present after a fertilized egg is implanted in the woman’s uterus. Urine-based and blood tests are the two most common types.
I AM Pregnant. What Are My Next Steps?
Finding out you are pregnant can be a big shock, so confirming key details about your pregnancy will help ensure you get the medical care you need.
The next step is to have an obstetric ultrasound, to determine how far along you are and confirm you have a viable, intrauterine pregnancy. You deserve the best care, so take steps to protect your health and schedule an ultrasound with us today!