Am I Pregnant?
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Am I Pregnant?

How do you know if you're pregnant? What are the early signs of pregnancy? Do you know how to check pregnancy at home? Let's answer all your questions here in this article.

How do you know if you're pregnant? Do you know early signs of pregnancy? First wait and see if you get your period. Wait till the day your period would normally start. If your period starts as normal, you're not pregnant.

If it doesn't, you can do a pregnancy test from the first day your period's due. ( Do you know how to check pregnancy at home? If not click here) 

Until then there’s no way of knowing if you’re pregnant. There aren’t enough pregnancy hormones in your body to do a reliable test. Pay attention to your body. If you’re pregnant, you might notice physical changes. These are the early signs of pregnancy or pregnancy symptoms week 1: 

  • Painful breasts: this could be a sign that you’re pregnant, but it could also just be because you’re going through puberty.
  • Tiredness: this could be a sign that you’re pregnant – though obviously there could be other causes!
  • Nausea: if you’ve been feeling sick for a few days, especially in the morning, it’s a good idea to do a pregnancy test.
  • Your period doesn’t start.
  • You only have a very small amount of bleeding. Sometimes you can have a little bleeding when you’re pregnant.

How to check pregnancy at home? Pregnancy test

You can do a pregnancy test from the first day your period should have started. You can buy a pregnancy testing kit at the chemist or drugstore. The test is easy to do yourself. As you urinate, you hold the test strip in the urine stream for a few seconds. It’s best to do this first thing in the morning, as the hormones in your urine will be more concentrated.

Read more about how to check, test pregnancy at home and a home pregnancy test here

After a few minutes (depending on the brand of test you are using – some take half an hour), you can see the result. Read the instructions carefully to make sure you’re using the test correctly. Depending on where you live you could also have a pregnancy test at the doctor's.

The result

If the test is positive, you’re pregnant. If the test is negative, you’re probably not pregnant, but it’s not absolutely certain. At first there may not be enough hormone in your urine to show that you’re pregnant. To be certain, it’s a good idea to do another test a few days later.

Started your period?

If you’ve started your period, you’re not pregnant. All the early signs of pregnancy could be false alarm! But if you’re still worried – for example if the bleeding is much lighter than normal – you can always do a pregnancy test.

 

Checklist:

  • Have you had sex without using any form of contraception?
  • Have you used a condom that has torn?
  • Are you on the pill, but you’ve forgotten to take it?
  • Are you on the pill and you’ve taken antibiotics?
  • Are you on the pill, and you’ve vomited or had diarrhoea within four hours of taking it?
  • If you’ve had sex and the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, there’s a chance you could be pregnant.
  • I could be pregnant – now what?
  • Have you had unprotected sex and worried you might be pregnant? Read more about Emergency Contraception

If you want to be pregnant: wait and see if you’re in luck! You can buy a pregnancy test from the chemist or drug store.

I am pregnant – now what?

So you have all the pregnancy symptoms of week 1 and did checked pregnancy at home too. If you were planning to get pregnant – congratulations! Head over to our section on pregnancy where you can find detailed information about what to expect. For many people, though, pregnancy can come as a surprise. It’s easy to forget about the condom in the heat of the moment. Even if you use contraception perfectly, sometimes it just doesn’t work. Either way, if you unintentionally get pregnant, you need to decide what to do. There are three options:

  • You could keep the baby.
  • You could deliver the baby and give it up for adoption, or to a family member.
  • You could have the pregnancy terminated (an abortion).

Whatever you decide, you need to think carefully about the next steps. Talk to someone you trust. Someone who can give you advice and support; preferably an adult such as your mother, an aunt, a friend, your partner, or your doctor. Someone who won’t judge you for the choices you ultimately make. In the end, you’re the one who has to make the decision. It’s always best to talk your decision through with someone you trust. The surer you are of your decision, the better you will feel afterwards. Make sure you are the one who makes the final decision, and do not settle for anything less. Don’t let anyone pressure you into a decision you don’t feel comfortable with.

Keep the baby

You could decide to keep the baby. This means thinking about the future: what will you have to put into place to ensure you can take care of a dependent? Do you have a plan and a social support system for instance from the baby’s father, or from family? What are the short-, mid-, and long-term implications to your life and plans? What about your education and career? Will you have enough support – from the baby’s father, or your family? Will you have enough resources to live on? If you have a partner, what do they think? Do they want to keep the child? How many children do you have already? Is it safe to have another? Is the foetus healthy? Are you healthy? And the most important question: do you want this child?

Give the baby up for adoption

You could also have the baby adopted. Again, you need to think carefully, considering all your options. If you decide to take this option, how will you find someone to adopt your child? You could contact an official adoption agency and have your child safely and legally adopted through the state. They will then take you through the process and explain what happens in adoption cases. They will ask you to sign a consent form and arrange a suitable plan for how you can get the baby to them once it is born. In most cases adoption centres can make arrangements for you to leave the baby at the hospital, where they will collect it.

If you’re still very young and you live with your family, it helps if you can be honest with your parents. As a minor, you may be limited in some of the options you can consider. They may want to help raise the child or, if not, perhaps they can help you decide what to do. If it’s difficult to tell them, perhaps another family member or family friend could help you break the news. Under no circumstances should you just abandon a child. Doing this is illegal and it is always better to leave a child with a hospital, adoption agency, or church, so the child can be taken care of.

End the pregnancy (abortion)

The third option is to have an abortion. Like the others, this is not an easy decision to make, and you may need some time to think it over. But don’t let anyone choose for you. This is about you, your body, and your choices, so in the end you have to decide for yourself. Read more about the different types of abortions.

Your decision

There are no right or wrong answers to these questions. You should decide what feels right for you. If you’re really struggling, try talking through your options with someone you trust.

Do you know how to check, test pregnancy at home? Have questions? What are early signs of pregnancy? Do you know what are the pregnancy symptoms of week 1? Join our discussion forum to have your questions answered or connect to us via Facebook.  

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Mary if the sex was unsafe, then chances of pregnancy may be there. Take a home pregnancy test at the earliest. Then consult a registered doctor and see what can be done. Also, you can contact FPAI clinic information about which you can get at their website. https://lovematters.in/en/resource/unplanned-pregnancy https://www.fpaindia.org/ If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Dear Mabel if the sex was unsafe, then chances of pregnancy may be there. Take a home pregnancy test at the earliest. Then consult a registered doctor and see what can be done. Also, you can contact FPAI clinic information about which you can get at their website. https://lovematters.in/en/resource/unplanned-pregnancy https://www.fpaindia.org/ If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Annie dear you took a pill after and within 24 hours of unsafe sex. So seemingly chances are low, but emergency pills may have impacted your cycle. Anyway, to assuare yourself - do a home pregnancy test - morning urine sample is the best- and then NEVER have sex without a condom. Ok?  https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/unsure-about-being-pregnant/unsafe-sex-missed-period-am-i-pregnant https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/home-pregnancy-tests-dos-and-donts
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Amanda irene
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 02:04
I had my periods on fifths of march and again on 29th of march then I had sex on 9th of April,but when I was having sex with my husband I had too much pain and very white things were coming over me Is it possible I will get pregnant
Dear, these are not conclusive signs of any sort for pregnancy. Symptoms don’t come so soon anyway, if you want to sure about pregnancy take a home pregnancy test. But consult a registered doctor soon about your pain and white discharge. Read here:  https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/unsure-about-being-pregnant/unsafe-sex-missed-period-am-i-pregnant https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/home-pregnancy-tests-dos-and-donts   If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Dear periods are sometimes becomes irregular because of stress, tension and hormonal changes also. But if you had an unsafe sex before, first of all to assure yourself - do a home pregnancy test - morning urine sample is the best. And then please consult a specialist or a registered doctor soon. Read here also: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/menstrual-cycle https://lovematters.in/hi/our-bodies/my-periods-are-irregular-what-should-i-do https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/home-pregnancy-tests-dos-and-donts If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Dear if you want to check - do a home pregnancy test - after 10 days of thecunsafe sex.... and make sure about it. Ok? https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/home-pregnancy-tests-dos-and-donts https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/unsure-about-being-pregnant/unsafe-sex-missed-period-am-i-pregnant If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d
I took postpills and my stomach has been hurting but after sometime i had my period after my period my tummy still hurts and my heart beats faster i texted fot pt twice and it's all negative Am i pregnant
Dear these are very trustworthy pills, you got your period also, as well pregnancy test shows negative, so, don't worry about pregnancy! But if you feel any kind of sufferings please consult a registered doctor soon. Read here also https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/safe-sex https://lovematters.in/hi/birth-control/top-10-facts-about-emergency-contraceptive-pills https://lovematters.in/hi/birth-control/chosing-the-right-birth-control/morning-after-pills-instead-of-condoms-is-that-ok If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
I had sex without protection And the guy couldn’t penetrate inside me cos I was very tight and it was painful And I missed my period Though I have severe body pains And headaches I had malaria too but after taking drugs I felt better does it mean that I’m pregnant?
The sex was unsafe, then chances of pregnancy may be there. Take a home pregnancy test at the earliest. Then consult a registered doctor. Morning urine sample is much better for the pregnancy test. Ok? https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/safe-sex https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/unplanned-pregnancy https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/home-pregnancy-tests-dos-and-donts If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Dear these are not conclusive sign of pregnancy, but if you had an unsafe sex before,take a home pregnancy test after 10 days of unsafe sex. Then consult a registered doctor. Morning urine sample is much better for the pregnancy test. Ok? https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/safe-sex https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/unplanned-pregnancy https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/home-pregnancy-tests-dos-and-donts If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
I had a urine test at home is positive then I also had a blood test is positive but am bleeding little drop still 2 week now am till pregnant
Dear sometimes it happens like this. Please consult a registered doctor very soon about it. If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Please consult a registered doctor soon about it. Read here also: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/unplanned-pregnancy https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/unsure-about-being-pregnant/unsafe-sex-missed-period-am-i-pregnant If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Are you pregnant dear? If yes, please consult your registered doctor about these sufferings. Read here: https://lovematters.in/en/pregnancy/being-pregnant/pregnancy-side-effects If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Pls,I suppose to see my period on 2nd of this month but am yet to see it and I want for a test this morning and the results is showing negative what could be the cause please
Dear, if period is not shown yet and pregnancy test shows negative, please consult a specialist or a registered doctor soon. Please use condom next time. Read here: https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/unsure-about-being-pregnant/unsafe-sex-missed-period-am-i-pregnant If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our Facebook and Instagram: https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d
I am trying to conceive but I've been having unfruitful attempt, I always have unprotected sex with my patterned but no signs of pregnancy yet . This has caused some misunderstanding
https://lovematters.in/en/trying-to-conceive-best-time-to-have-sex-fertile-days-ovulation-symptoms Yadi aap is mudde par humse aur gehri charcha mein judna chahte hain ya apni samsya hamse share karna chate hain to hamare Facebook aur Instagram ke Inboxes mein apni samasya likhiye taki ham aapko sahi salah de saken: https://www.facebook.com/lovematters.india?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://instagram.com/lovemattersindia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Please I can't really say this is sex,he just insert but it did not enter The next month I missed my period does that mean I'm pregnant

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