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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Anna bete if you feel any kind of pain, please consult a registered doctor about it, OK!! And read here about the side effects of pregnancy: 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 discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
During period!! There is virtually very low chances of pregnancys during period, But condoms are also required to be used to avoid any infection. If you want to be sure about it, take a home pregnancy test - after 10 days of this act, and calm yourself down. Read here: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/faqs-period https://lovematters.in/hi/news/sex-during-my-period-do-i-need-contraception If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Dear Basira periods are irregular when they start, but sometimes it becomes irregular because of stress, tension and hormonal changes also. If you had an unsafe sex before and test reports shows negative, please consult a specialist or a registered doctor soon. One more thing is that Morning urine is best for samples for pregnancy test. Read here also: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/menstrual-cycle https://lovematters.in/hi/our-bodies/my-periods-are-irregular-what-should-i-do If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
I get painful nipples,I now eat food I normally don't like and feeling early morning cold and sometimes dizzy and each time I touch my navel it's very painful like something is moving then I went to do pt negative went fr scan still negative am I still pregnant
Dear Rita these are not conclusive signs of pregnancy and symptoms don’t come so soon anyway. It’s perhaps fear and nervousness more than anything else. Your pregnancy test and scan are negative, so, if you feel these kinds of sufferings, please consult a registered doctor about it. Ok? Read here: 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 discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Dear there are so many side effects of pregnancy, please consult your registered doctor about it. 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 discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Dear Barbie it's 4 months and your test is negative, so please relax! It’s perhaps fear and nervousness more than anything else and if you want consult a registered doctor about it. Ok? https://lovematters.in/hi/pregnancy/home-pregnancy-tests-dos-and-donts If you would like to join in on an elaborate discussion on any topic, feel free to join our discussion board, ‘Just Ask’ https://lovematters.in/en/forum
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Dear if you want to be sure about it, take a home pregnancy test - after 10 days of the unsafe sex. Read here: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/faqs-period https://lovematters.in/hi/news/sex-during-my-period-do-i-need-contraception 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 if you want to be sure about it, take a home pregnancy test - after 10 days of the unsafe sex. Read here: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/faqs-period https://lovematters.in/hi/news/sex-during-my-period-do-i-need-contraception 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=
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Fri, 05/20/2022 - 03:08
my period drops, eyes turning, frequent sleeping, changes in urine, frequent spitting, pls is it a also a sign of pregnancy?? Pls
Dear these are not conclusive signs of pregnancy and symptoms don’t come so soon anyway. It’s perhaps fear and nervousness more than anything else. If you want to be sure - at first do a home pregnancy test - after 10 days of this act... and then NEVER have sex without a condom. Ok? 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 discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Elli dear if you are still having periods after unsafe sex, rather irregular, then there are virtually no chances of being pregnant. But just to be on the safe side, it would be wise to take a home pregnancy test. Please use condom next time. 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 discussion board, ‘Just Ask’ https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Please l did not see my period last month,l supposed to get it on 24 January but it didn't and am feeling this pains on my nipples since last week also frequent urinating , constipation etc but l did the test and it was negative three days ago in the afternoon, so l don't understand
So Mary dear your test is negative, calm down! These are not conclusive signs of any sort for pregnancy. Symptoms don’t come so soon anyway. It’s perhaps fear and nervousness more than anything else. Just relax. If you want to be double sure - do a home test again- after 10 days of this act - morning urine sample is best for it... and then NEVER have sex without a condom. Ok?  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 discussion board, ‘Just Ask’ https://lovematters.in/en/forum
If there has been any unsafe sex before, it would be wise to take a home pregnancy test. Do this, soon. Also consult a specialist or registered doctor at the earliest. 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 signs of pregnancy and symptoms don’t come so soon anyway. But the sex was unsafe, so, it's better to clear your doubt and assure about pregnancy - at first do a home pregnancy test - after 10 days of this act... and NEVER have sex without a condom onwards. Ok? 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 discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Actually I have been having sex but have never one day got pregnant, but sometimes when I have an unprotected sex for like three or two weeks I will be having some symptoms like breast paining, constipation, breast enlargement, and the day that am supposed to see my menses it will skip with all this signs if still carry out a pregnancy home test it still be negative so I used to be very confused.
Dear Pamela these symptoms may be due to hormonal changes, stress or any kind of tension, if you feel uncomfortable, please consult a registered doctor about it. Did you want to be pregnant?? Did you consulted a doctor yet? Consult a specialist or a registered doctor also about it. For Pregnancy tips read here: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/tips If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Dear Macky, condoms are helpful to avoid unwanted pregnancy and any kind of sexual transmitted infection, if it is not torned. Read here: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/safe-sex https://lovematters.in/hi/safe-sex/sti-prevention/safe-or-unsafe https://lovematters.in/hi/birth-control/we-had-sex-without-condoms-help If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Dear sometimes period becomes irregular due to stress, tension and hormonal changes...read more here: https://lovematters.in/hi/resource/menstrual-cycle https://lovematters.in/hi/our-bodies/my-periods-are-irregular-what-should-i-do If you would like to join in on a further discussion on this topic, join our discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Sir sex kiye hue 5 din hue h or aaj unhe vomiting ayi or pet me bhot dard h or kal unhone bhar ka bi kuch kha liya tha to me isse pregnancy smju ya kuch or
Dhruv bete pregnancy ke symptoms itni jaldi nahi aate hain, in symtoms ke anya karan ho sakte hain. Haan ye toh zarur hai ki yadi yeh sex unsafe tha toh ismein preganancy ke chances ho sakte hain isliye aap unsafe sex ke 10 din poore hote hi chemist se liya gaya ek Home pregnancy test kit se test kar leejiye aur sthiti nischit kar leejiye.Safe sex ke liye condom ka nirdharit upyog keejiye. 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 Yadi aap is mudde par humse aur gehri charcha mein judna chahte hain to hamare discussion board “Just Poocho” mein zaroor shamil ho! https://lovematters.in/en/forum
Rahma puttar these are not conclusive signs of any sort for pregnancy. Symptoms don’t come so soon anyway. It’s perhaps fear and nervousness more than anything else, please consult a registered doctor about it. And if you want to check - do a home test - after 10 days of this act... and then NEVER have sex without a condom. 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 discussion board, "Just Ask” https://lovematters.in/en/forum
I tried having unprotected sex with my virgin girlfriend but couldn't because her vagina is still too tight though I pre-cum in her and now she's saying she eats more frequent than before and she's having stomach pain while her breasts pains her once in a while and she feels sleepy sometimes
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