To determine whether or not you are pregnant, we can do a pregnancy test from the date of your first period being missed.
If you've had sex without using contraception in the last 5 days and pregnancy is not something you are looking for, you may be able to use emergency contraception.
Missed period
If you have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the quickest and most reliable indication that you've fallen pregnant is a missed period.
Sometimes women who are pregnant have a very light period, losing just a small amount of blood.
Other signs of pregnancy
Other early signs of pregnancy include:
If you've had sex without using contraception in the last 5 days and pregnancy is not something you are looking for, you may be able to use emergency contraception.
Missed period
If you have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the quickest and most reliable indication that you've fallen pregnant is a missed period.
Sometimes women who are pregnant have a very light period, losing just a small amount of blood.
Other signs of pregnancy
Other early signs of pregnancy include:
Feeling queasy and throwing up. This is very often called morning sickness, but regardless, can happen at any time of day. If you feel nauseated or can't keep your meals down, call and speak to your doctor or GP..
Changes in your breasts. They may become larger and feel tender, like they might do before your period. They may also tingle. The veins may show up more and the nipples may darken and stand out.
Needing to pee more frequently. You may notice you have to get up during the middle of the night.
Being constipated.
An increased vaginal discharge with no signs of pain or irritation.
Feeling tired.
Having an unusual taste sensation in your mouth. Many women describe it as metallic.
'Going off' some things, such as tea, coffee, tobacco smoke or fatty food.
Seeing a healthcare professional
See a doctor or GP immediately after you think you're pregnant, it doesn't matter at this stage if you've carried out a pregnancy test or not.
You can see a doctor or nurse at your GP surgery or a contraception clinic. If you want to continue with your pregnancy, they can confirm whether you're pregnant and organise your antenatal care.
If you are unsure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can discuss this with a Dr confidentially. Your options are:
- Continuing with the pregnancy and keeping the baby
- Having an abortion
- Continuing with the pregnancy and having the baby adopted
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Changes in your breasts. They may become larger and feel tender, like they might do before your period. They may also tingle. The veins may show up more and the nipples may darken and stand out.
Needing to pee more frequently. You may notice you have to get up during the middle of the night.
Being constipated.
An increased vaginal discharge with no signs of pain or irritation.
Feeling tired.
Having an unusual taste sensation in your mouth. Many women describe it as metallic.
'Going off' some things, such as tea, coffee, tobacco smoke or fatty food.
Seeing a healthcare professional
See a doctor or GP immediately after you think you're pregnant, it doesn't matter at this stage if you've carried out a pregnancy test or not.
You can see a doctor or nurse at your GP surgery or a contraception clinic. If you want to continue with your pregnancy, they can confirm whether you're pregnant and organise your antenatal care.
If you are unsure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can discuss this with a Dr confidentially. Your options are:
- Continuing with the pregnancy and keeping the baby
- Having an abortion
- Continuing with the pregnancy and having the baby adopted
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'Going off' some things, such as tea, coffee, tobacco smoke or fatty food.
Seeing a healthcare professional
See a doctor or GP immediately after you think you're pregnant, it doesn't matter at this stage if you've carried out a pregnancy test or not.
You can see a doctor or nurse at your GP surgery or a contraception clinic. If you want to continue with your pregnancy, they can confirm whether you're pregnant and organise your antenatal care.
If you are unsure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can discuss this with a Dr confidentially. Your options are:
- Continuing with the pregnancy and keeping the baby
- Having an abortion
- Continuing with the pregnancy and having the baby adopted
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Seeing a healthcare professional
See a doctor or GP immediately after you think you're pregnant, it doesn't matter at this stage if you've carried out a pregnancy test or not.
You can see a doctor or nurse at your GP surgery or a contraception clinic. If you want to continue with your pregnancy, they can confirm whether you're pregnant and organise your antenatal care.
If you are unsure about continuing with the pregnancy, you can discuss this with a Dr confidentially. Your options are:
- Continuing with the pregnancy and keeping the baby
- Having an abortion
- Continuing with the pregnancy and having the baby adopted
About the Author:
Mindful Mum are the online resource for conciencous mums, with a range of guides and tools such as info about implantation bleeding and a due date calculator for pregnancy tool.