- “Am I really pregnant?”
- “How will my partner react?”
- “What will my parents think?”
- “Can I take care of a child?”
- “What are my options?”
- “Can I financially take care of a child?”
How Does a Pregnancy Test Work?
Pregnancy tests are very simple and painless. Both a urine and blood pregnancy test check for a hormone called HCG – human chorionic gonadotropin. Your body produces this hormone after a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of your uterus and happens normally 6 days after fertilization. After this time, HCG increases quickly, every 2 to 3 days.
When Should I Take A Test?
Though some tests can indicate pregnancy even before a missed period, it’s best to wait at least one week after your missed period. This gives your body enough time to produce HCG and indicate the most accurate results when taken correctly. Try taking a pregnancy test in the morning as well – as your urine is more concentrated at this time of the day.
Free Pregnancy Tests
At The Pregnancy Help Center, we offer free lab quality urine pregnancy testing. Our tests work to measure the presence of HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) in your body. If you think you might be pregnant, schedule an appointment today to get clarity.
If your pregnancy test is positive, a limited ultrasound may be performed. If your pregnancy test is negative, we can reschedule you to come back to our center and retake a test in 1 – 2 weeks.
Contact us today to learn more and schedule your pregnancy test appointment.