Things You'll Need
- 2 home pregnancy tests
5 Steps To Confirm A Pregnancy
1. Wait Until You Have Gone At Least 30 Days Without A Period
Performing any steps before you have missed your period could lead to a false negative.
2. Purchase At Least Two Home Pregnancy Tests
Always look for the tests that give early results. These can detect small amounts of the HCG pregnancy hormone that others cannot.
3. Wait Until Your First Morning Urine Before Taking The Home Pregnancy Test
Urinate on the stick for 5 seconds and wait 3 minutes for the results. Repeat this step if the test is negative or if the answer isn't perfectly clear.
4. Call Your Ob-gyn To Schedule A Blood Test
Blood tests are far more accurate and most clinics require them before performing prenatal care. Results can take hours or days depending on the clinic.
5. Schedule An İnternal Exam
Your doctor can tell by the location and appearance of your cervix if you are pregnant. The cervix of a pregnant woman pulls back and attains a bluish hue. In fact, even if you don't tell your doctor you are suspicious, she will probably know right away.
Tips and Warnings
- Faint lines on a home pregnancy test indicate a positive test. If there is any line at all, it doesn't matter how dark it is.
- If you go in for a routine pap smear and suspect you might be pregnant, tell your doctor before the procedure so precautions can be take.
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