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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Love234194
Hi, I'm on clomid and have had some weird symptoms. I have had blue veins showing on my boobs running down the my nipple and there very sore. I had my period last month but it was only 3 days and then it stopped which is very weird for me. I have had slight nausea and even more frequent urination. I have taken 3 pregnancy test and all came back negative. Should I worry these symptoms are from the clomid or pcos or could I be pregnant?
8 years ago
Luckyliz
I am four days early for my period, and have tons of pregnancy symptoms, as I just miscarried 7 months ago. I have very very sore breasts which I know can occur for PMS as well. However, 4 days prior to period with other symptoms I have dark brown spotting and have had 1 small dark brown clot, and no cramping accompanied with it. I bled with my first pregnancy as well and had "ghost periods" before miscarrying. Can implantation blood contain any clots?? Really don't want to get another BFN and face the facts and start my period early any advice?
8 years ago
brit937
I had my period on the 5 and it last for only 2 day it normally last 5 to 7 days could I be pregnant I been feeling nausea and getting sick and vomiting like twice what should I do i haven't taken a test yet
9 years ago
Metalhead
I'm probably the ONLY guy on here. My girlfriend has had THREE brief and spotty "periods" in the past two months. They are USUALLY eight days long, but each have been only TWO days long. June was heavy the first day, light the second and stop, the same with the past two. She's eating more, she has been dizzy nonstop since early June, and while she hasn't vomited, her stomach has either been hurting or sour-or both. I THINK her areolas are darker, if I remember and I THINK she said her breasts are a little bigger. Am I right in this? I want her to get a test, but she lives at home because she has cerebral palsy and she's 37. I would drive her to the drug store MYSELF, except for one little problem.....WE'RE OVER 1100 MILES APART! I suspect that's she's pregnant and I want to bust my ass to make sure that things are done correctly. I've asked her to get a test for TWO MONTHS and I NEED ADVICE. I'll take the shotgun blast as it comes if I'm right. Thank you.
9 years ago
Alexandraw126
Hey everyone, I'm sending myself crazy. I have pcos. I've been on and off metformin the last 2.5 years. My dr put me on slow release metformin and I've had two 28 day cycles with a perfect period!! Now I'm 11 days late, I have symptoms and everything like sore boobs, nauseated, tired etc. but 3 tests later and still negative I'm sending myself depressed.
9 years ago