Pregnancy Testing
Taking a pregnancy test will provide an initial answer to the questions you’re asking yourself. We know this time can feel overwhelming, especially if you weren’t planning to become pregnant.
However, we’ll equip you with the tools to make thoughtful decisions about your health and future.
When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
Some women don’t experience early pregnancy symptoms, while others notice a missed period, nausea, fatigue, and more. Symptoms alone can’t verify a pregnancy, especially if you typically have irregular menstrual cycles or a health condition that can create pregnancy-like symptoms.
If you do have symptoms, you may experience:
- Missed period
- Tender, swollen breasts
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Frequent urination
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Constipation
- Nasal congestion
- Food aversion
- Moodiness
If you wonder whether you’re pregnant, your best bet is to take a test. Home pregnancy tests are available at pharmacies and grocery stores and tend to be highly accurate.
How Does a Pregnancy Test Work?
All blood—or urine-based pregnancy tests detect hCG or human chorionic gonadotropin. This hormone rises rapidly in the body during early pregnancy, but it is important to give it time to develop.
For this reason, it’s crucial to wait at least one week after your missed period or several weeks after sexual intercourse to test for pregnancy. That way, you give any hCG levels in your body time to build to detectable levels.
A false-negative result can occur if you’ve taken the test incorrectly or tested too early. If you suspect this is the case, wait a few days and test again.
Be sure to follow the pregnancy testing kit’s instructions carefully. Testing first thing in the morning can also improve the result’s accuracy because this is when your urine is most concentrated.
What If I Receive a Positive Result?
Receive a medical-grade pregnancy test at our center today. Whether you suspect you’re pregnant or want to verify an at-home result, this test will provide an accurate result.
You can’t determine whether you’re pregnant based on a positive test alone. That’s why Cleburne Pregnancy Center offers limited ultrasounds with a positive pregnancy test at our center.
This scan will provide essential information to confirm your pregnancy and start weighing your options.
Schedule a free and confidential pregnancy testing appointment today to get started. We’re here for you!
