What do I do if I think I might be pregnant?
Think You’re Pregnant? Here’s What to Do Next
- Take a Test. If you have an inkling, decide when to take a home pregnancy test, and leave some time to celebrate if the news is good.
- Keep it Quiet. This is huge news—so give yourself some time to revel in your secret for a few days (or weeks).
- See the Doctor.
Can your body think you are pregnant?
A false pregnancy is also known as a phantom pregnancy, or by the clinical term pseudocyesis. It’s an uncommon condition that causes a woman to believe she’s pregnant. She’ll even have many classic symptoms of pregnancy. But this isn’t related to a miscarriage.
What were your first pregnancy signs?
9 Early Signs of Pregnancy (Before Your Missed Period)
- Fatigue. Sometimes we all feel a little tired and rundown if we’re not taking care of ourselves properly.
- Breast Changes.
- Spotting.
- Cramping.
- Changes in Food Preference.
- Sensitivity to Smells.
- Frequent Urination.
- Light Headedness.
How can I tell if Im pregnant?
Heartbeat of the Fetus That Is Separate From the Mother’s
How early can you tell if you’re pregnant?
Most doctors wait until 6-8 weeks to use ultrasound to detect pregnancy, unless there is a medical reason to do so earlier. Detecting pregnancy by listening for the heartbeat with a doppler machine (wand placed on abdomen) cannot be used reliably until at the very earliest 8 weeks, but often closer to 12 weeks.
What to do when you find out your pregnant?
Start Taking a Prenatal Vitamin. If you’re not already,start taking a prenatal vitamin.
What is the earliest you can feel pregnant?
After conception, the fertilized egg attaches itself to wall of the uterus. This can cause one of the earliest signs of pregnancy — spotting and, sometimes, cramping. That’s called implantation bleeding. It occurs anywhere from six to 12 days after the egg is fertilized.