Am I Pregnant?
Your body has natural ways of signaling early pregnancy. If you've recently had unprotected sex and missed your period, you may be noticing early pregnancy symptoms. Need answers now? Chat anonymously with a nurse for free at (386) 384-8088.
Early Pregnancy Signs & Symptoms
While each pregnancy and woman is different, here are some common thoughts you might be thinking to yourself.1
- Have I missed my cycle?
- I feel nauseous.
- My breasts feel sore.
- I have to pee more than usual.
- I feel exhausted.
- I wonder why I’m feeling so irritable.
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’ve noticed some signals from your body that have your brain asking, “Am I pregnant?”
It's also possible to still be pregnant even if you think you’ve had your period. Sometimes, you may experience “implantation bleeding,”2 which can result in light spotting but is not itself a period.
How to Find Out if You’re Pregnant
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms or simply had sex recently without birth control, we have helped thousands of women facing the same questions.
Pregnancy Test
The first step in confirming pregnancy is to take a lab-grade pregnancy test, which is over 99% accurate in detecting pregnancy-related hormones.
As a nonprofit, we provide free and confidential pregnancy tests. If eligible, you may also receive a non-diagnostic ultrasound at a follow-up appointment to determine gestational age.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound not only confirms pregnancy but also assesses the fetus's viability to ensure that the pregnancy has not miscarried and is not ectopic. Additionally, sonographers can measure the fetus to determine the approximate date of conception.
Online Pregnancy Help
If you need help confirming your pregnancy, getting a free test, or even an ultrasound, Alpha Women's Center is here to help.
Simply send a text to (386) 384-8088 and get a certified nurse to answer your questions and walk you through your options.
Sources:
1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9687-ectopic-pregnancy
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/expert-answers/implantation-bleeding
References:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/9704-ultrasound-in-pregnancy
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-reliable-early-pregnancy-signs