Think you’re pregnant and not sure when to take a test? Or maybe you received a positive pregnancy test result but aren’t sure if it’s accurate. You can’t rely solely on symptoms to determine whether you’re pregnant. While a missed period or nausea could indicate pregnancy, they can also indicate other conditions, stress, and more. 

It’s important to understand how pregnancy tests work, when to take a test, and what your next steps are if they are positive.

We’re here to help you better understand the pregnancy testing process and offer no-cost pregnancy tests at Still Waters Pregnancy Center. Don’t do this process alone.

When to Take a Pregnancy Test?

Waiting to take a pregnancy test until the time is right will give you much more accurate results.

For the most accurate results, women should wait until the day after their missed period to take a home pregnancy test. 

Home pregnancy tests look for the presence of HCG or human chorionic gonadotropin in urine. According to the Mayo Clinic, levels of HCG rise rapidly in the first few weeks of pregnancy, doubling every 2 to 3 days. 

If a pregnancy test is taken too early, the levels of HCG may not be high enough to produce a positive result – even when a woman is, in fact, pregnant. 

I Got a Positive Result, Now What? 

Pause and take a deep breath. If this pregnancy was not expected, staring down at a positive pregnancy test can be stressful. Unexpected pregnancy comes with a rush of thoughts and feelings. 

Let us walk this journey alongside you. We can help you by providing a free pregnancy test, ultrasound referral, and answers to your questions about all three of your pregnancy options.

Schedule a no-cost pregnancy appointment to start getting answers about your pregnancy and get the support you need.