Am I Pregnant?

If you suspect that you might be pregnant, consider taking a home pregnancy test

right away. Learn about when you can take these home tests, the advantages and disadvantages to these tests and about how accurate these test are. But how can they determine that you’re pregnant? HCG Levels in Pregnancy can help you understand more about the hormones these pregnancy tests are looking for.  Learn more about how a home pregnancy test works about when is the best time for you to take one.

Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you’re actually pregnant or just experiencing a flu or PMS. To help you distinguish between being pregnant and just thinking that maybe, possibly, you might be pregnant, take a look at our signs of pregnancy and pregnancy symptoms sections or try our on-line pregnancy test. If you're still not sure but you have a pet, then take a cue from them. As Sensing Pregnancy explains, pets are often intuitive when it comes to pregnancy.  Some common early pregnancy symptoms might be morning sickness, tender breasts, frequent urination, tiredness, moodiness, and food cravings.  If you have any of these symptoms you might want to think about taking a home pregnancy test.

If you are in fact pregnant and are experiencing morning sickness, you might want to think about something more enjoyable than your present condition.  Have some fun by reading Boy or Girl – Myths and Facts.  It really take your mind off your morning sickness to read about all the different ways you can determine the sex of your baby. And despite the bad reputation that the pregnancy experience gets, there are many positive benefits of pregnancy.  Learn more about all of the good things about being pregnant and find out why so many women love this time in their lives.  Of course, nothing will compare to the joy you will feel when your pregnancy is over and you finally get to meet your new baby.

Pregnancy Due-Date

If you really can’t wait for your little bundle of joy to come along, then learn about the different methods that are used to calculate your due date.  Find out when to expect your new baby so that you can start planning and preparing for his or her arrival.  Getting all of the baby stuff and preparing the nursery is part of the fun of pregnancy.  Find out how long you have to enjoy this experience. 

 

Please note: If you have been sexually active and experience any pregnancy symptoms, the American Pregnancy Association recommends testing for pregnancy.

If you are pregnant you can learn more about doulas, midwives, birth centers and other pregnancy related information by visiting the American Pregnancy Association.

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hisgirl05
I am 6 days late with every simptom of being pregnant including tender heavy breasts, emotional changes and feeling sick when thinking of certain foods. However I took 2 tests and they were both negative. All week i have been a little crampy making me believe that my period was comming but i check every time i go to the bathroom and im wiping clear. Im so confused. I heard that having a ovarian cyst can play a part in giving you a negative. I had an endometriosis cyst removed back in june. Could I be pregnant?
13 years ago
dfmc9413
i had sex with my bf on january 29th with a condom and when he ejaculated he pulled out once he was done and we noticed that the condom was broke, so he ejaculated inside me and we were scared, so i took the plan b peel on january 31, which was about 28 to 30 hours after sex and i was supposed to start my period on january 30th, but it never came..and it is february 3rd now and i still have not had my period and my left breast has been hurting and i have had minoe cramps..can someone help me? am i pregnant?
13 years ago
kimjane89
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum, I'm 23 and me and my hubby have been tryin to conceive now for over a year :-( and still nothing. So heres my deal..... Last month I had my period on the 26th Dec 2011, it lasted it's usual 5-6 days but was a little bit lighter than usual but I just assume it was an of month ( my cycle averages 28-29 days have had the odd 34 day one very rare tho). Anyways this month I was due or my period on the 24th Jan. Me and my hubby had sex on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd of Jan then from the 10th-14th of Jan ( he works away lol). On the 20th Jan I went to the bathroom straight after having sex and noticed pink discharge on the tissue wen I wiped, and that was it, the next day nothing then on the 22nd something had sex then wiped and it was pink again although a bit more heavier and got heavier throughout the day only to about medium flow tho so not like usual, the next day was the same medium flow but by afternoon had dies down to very light again, for 3 days after that it turned into just brown discharge wen I wiped and barely needed a liner. It's been 2 days since it's stopped and I had weird twinging in my lower abdomen, not cramping coz it was too light and on and off again, also have just started to get back pain ( ive hurt my lower back in the past so it isn't unusual for me to get sore but it's my upper back aswell which is unusual). I've been moody which is usual before my period is due but I'm still irritable and have been crying over stupid things. Ive also got a headache that just won't go away!!! Can anyone help me, is it just in my head coz I'm so hopeful?? Has anyone experienced similar symptoms early??! Thanks
13 years ago
airforcelara
someone please help me i am now 5 days late i have cramps sore boobs tired all the time and go to the bathroom a lot my moods are crazy switching all the time and i have gained a little weight my period was late last month too but it came and was very light lasted only 2 days i could be pregnant but i need opinions please help
13 years ago
airforcelara
someone please help me i am now 5 days late i have cramps sore boobs tired all the time and go to the bathroom a lot my moods are crazy switching all the time and i have gained a little weight my period was late last month too but it came and was very light lasted only 2 days i could be pregnant but i need opinions please help
13 years ago