When You Think You May Be Pregnant

if you have had unprotected sex, there is a possibility that you May be pregnant. But once you start with the early signs of pregnancy - lack of menstruation, morning sickness, bloating and swelling of the breasts - you might start to believe you're actually pregnant. However, the next question is: what to do if you think you are pregnant

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First of all, you need to confirm your suspicions with a home pregnancy test. You can find these in stores, retailers, as well as your local pharmacy. For ten dollars, you'll be able to use a home pregnancy test that is equally effective as the doctor's office testing. Most tests are designed to be very sensitive to the hormone produced during pregnancy, so you can use the test at any time -. older tests have been used for the purposes of the first urine of the morning to be able to detect the hormone hCG

Follow the directions carefully to make sure that you're going to get an accurate result. Any human error can cause false negative readings (false positives are heavier products) leads you to believe that you are not pregnant when you are. You will have to urinate on the testing stick for a few seconds, or you can urinate in a cup and provided that the dip stick into the urine. After about three minutes, the test will be complete and you will have your result. For most positive reading, you'll see a positive reading on a point about two minutes. results will not be valid after a half hour or so, so you need at this exact time.

If you get a positive reading, you'll want to call your gynecologist to confirm their results. At that appointment, if your results are confirmed, you can talk to him or her about finding the obstetrician or midwife will help you with prenatal care. Finding good medical care as you go through your pregnancy is vital for your health and your unborn child. Just know that you are pregnant is not enough - we need to be carefully monitored during pregnancy to make sure that you are getting the care you need

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However, if the pregnancy was not planned, or something you're not ready to talk to your doctor about these feelings. May they be able to guide you to options that will work for your current position - abortion or adoption. These are tough things to consider, but in an interview with a medical professional about them will help in taking proper care of your decision.

If you are excited about the pregnancy, it's time to start to worry for this little life inside you. Would you like to start reading as much as you can about pregnancy and fetal development, in order to know everything you can. From time to time, all this information will be overwhelming, but it's good to start to educate themselves outside the office. When you have questions, please do not be afraid to call your doctor, your mother or your best friend for help.

and start taking care of your new life by eating right and exercising moderately. If ever there was time to make sure that you are getting the right fruits and vegetables in your diet, this is it. Start drinking more water and take time to rest when tired. If you suffer from morning sickness, you might want to talk to your doctor about ways to alleviate the symptoms, of course - motion sickness bands and ginger may be some suggestions that you have received

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But before you start to deal with too much during pregnancy, tell someone! This is your time to celebrate your becoming a mother. Talk with your family, your friends, and whoever else will listen about the pregnancy. You'll find that you'll have an easier time in pregnancy when you say more people as they can give you advice, as well as the person to talk to if things get tough.

Pregnancy is a joyous time that is also filled with responsibility. For you and your unborn child, you should start worrying about ourselves right now. So, if you think you May be pregnant, take home test and find out if you can start picking out colors for the nursery.

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