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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vick
my last depo shot was In October and I took 4 home pregnancy test and came out saying I was went to the dr one line was darker than the top could I be pregnant?
11 years ago
lareina
Last month my period started around the 20th, on the 29th me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex..on the 12th of this.month I noticed a faint pink discharge..not even enough for a panty liner only noticeable when I wiped..it last for 3-4 days with no pains..now I have a brighter red discharge it's not a lot like a normal.period but I do have to use a tampon..I had slight cramps for only a little while and haven't had any all day..is it possible I am experiencing implantation bleeding?
12 years ago
jda1115
Hi there- I am new to the forum- I'm hoping someone can help me. My last period started on April 29, and my cycles tend to bounce between 31 and 32 days. On Tues (the 14th) early evening i started to get that twinge pain or mild cramp, only the left side.. this lasted a little while went away and it came back for a little while the following morning (the 15th),- im assuming i was ovulating? I had unprotected sex twice with my partner on the 10th. Today my nipples are very sore and a couple times today i had a metal taste in my mouth. I know its too early to tell.. but is it possible i could be pregnant?
12 years ago
SMG
Hi I'm 4 days late on my period I have had some symptoms that have made me wonder if I'm pregnant eg needing the toilet constantly, period sort of pains, white discharge and also bloating and a strange swirling pain in my stomach :/, I was just wondering of anyone else had the similar symptoms? And how long I should wait until I do a pregnancy I test? I feel like its never going to happen to me. Can anyone help? Thank you
12 years ago
Chantelly
Hi there all. On the 22nd of April my uterus felt funny like it was twitching for a few minutes. That day I went to the bathroom and did a finger test (I monitor my mucus) and there was a little very light brown mucus with a pinkish spot or 2 between (I ovulated the 17/18th). The 29th of April I had a lotion like cm and my nipples is a bit sore. The 1st of May went to toilet nothing there after I wiped, later the day went again for #2 (sorry for TMI) and BANG it was like a watery bloodbath (came outof my private part and not my anus, I made sure of that and I had no cramps), after wiping it away it used a tampon as I was at work, did not wanted to take any chances. Got home there were a little pink on tamp. Night time there was nothing. May, 2nd I went to toilet, the morning and it was a watery brown discharge. the rest of the day so far its a little light brown discharge when I wipe, not a drop on pad! My period is due the 5th of May and I am freaking out. Anyone else out there with such a problem? Sorry for spelling mistakes
12 years ago