Did you miss your period and are wondering if you’re pregnant? If you think you could be pregnant, look out for the following early signs of pregnancy:
- Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired due to rising progesterone levels.
- Nausea with/without vomiting: This can occur at any time of day, starting as early as the 4th week of pregnancy.
- Tender breasts: Hormonal changes may cause breast swelling, tenderness, or sensitivity.
- Frequent urination: Increased blood flow to the kidneys can lead to more bathroom trips.
- Spotting or light bleeding: Some women experience implantation bleeding, which is lighter than a period and occurs 6-12 days after conception.
In this blog, we share some steps to take to confirm whether you’re pregnant or not. We offer free pregnancy services at Carolina Pregnancy Center to support you along the way.
Start With Pregnancy Testing
Your first step to confirming you’re pregnant is with a pregnancy test. Start with this simple step to gain more clarity. For the most accurate pregnancy test results, do the following:
- Wait until at least the first day of your missed period
- Take a test right when you wake up in the morning (at this time, hCG levels are most concentrated)
- If the result is negative but your period doesn’t start, take another pregnancy test in a couple of days
Get an Ultrasound
Many women don’t understand how vital an ultrasound is to safeguarding their health and pregnancy. An ultrasound confirms three important pregnancy details, including:
- How far along your pregnancy is
- The location of your pregnancy (whether it’s located within your uterus or not)
- The viability of your pregnancy (if there’s a heartbeat & whether pregnancy is progressing)
If you’re considering abortion, it’s important to know that the FDA only recommends medical abortion for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound is the only way to confirm how far along you are and confirm what pregnancy options you have.
Free Pregnancy Services in Spartanburg, South Carolina
At Carolina Pregnancy Center, we can offer you answers with a free lab-quality pregnancy test and a potential ultrasound. We can also walk you through all your pregnancy options and answer your questions and concerns.
You are not alone. Schedule a free and confidential appointment today.
