Taking a pregnancy test can be exciting for women, especially if they hope to be pregnant. But this isn’t the case for all women, especially if they had no intentions of having a child.
Take a deep breath, and remember that you have options. Your first step is to take a pregnancy test and confirm the result with lab-certified testing at Assure Pregnancy Clinic.
Pregnancy Symptoms You Should Know
A woman may experience obvious pregnancy symptoms in addition to a missed period. Or she may not even know that she is pregnant. Some pregnancy symptoms are subtle and mirror those of other conditions.
It’s important to know which symptoms to watch out for:
- Missed period
- Tender, swollen breasts
- Nausea with or without vomiting
- Increased urination
- Fatigue
- Moodiness
- Bloating
- Light spotting
- Cramping
- Constipation
- Food aversions
- Nasal congestion
How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
The only way to confirm that you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. These tests detect human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG. This hormone is only produced in pregnancy and rises quickly during the earlier stages.
Both urine and blood-based tests can detect hCG, though urine-based tests are the kind you can find in pharmacies.
An at-home pregnancy test can be reliable if taken correctly. Some are more sensitive than others, so you’ll want to read the instructions carefully.
When Is The Best Time To Take A Pregnancy Test?
The best time to take a pregnancy test is a few weeks after you’ve had sexual intercourse or a day or two after your missed period. If you think you’ve received a false negative result, consider testing again.
Sometimes, a false negative result appears due to taking the test too early, checking the results too soon, and taking the test later in the day.
Try to take the test first thing in the morning when your urine is most concentrated.
Free Pregnancy Testing
Assure Pregnancy Clinic offers free lab-certified pregnancy testing that nurses administer.
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