Are you waiting and hoping it will start soon? If your period is late, you may be wondering if you’re pregnant. Yes, a missed period can be an early sign of pregnancy, but it can also be caused by other medical issues. Rapid weight gain or loss, a hormonal imbalance, and stress can all cause your menstrual cycle to change.
It is even possible you are experiencing a miscarriage. Unfortunately, miscarriages are relatively common. Experts suggest that as many as 1 in 4 known pregnancies ends in a miscarriage. You can continue feeling pregnancy symptoms even after a miscarriage for a few days or even weeks. Don’t wait and wonder any longer, let us answer the question with free pregnancy testing.
Early Symptoms
Not all women experience the same symptoms during pregnancy. The following is a list of some of the more common symptoms during the first trimester (up until week 12).
- A late or missed period
- Tender breasts
- Needing to urinate frequently
- Feeling sick to your stomach (Morning Sickness)
- Fatigue
- Aversion to certain foods
- Bloating
- Light bleeding or spotting
Free and Confidential Pregnancy Testing
If you have been sexually active, are experiencing any of these symptoms, and wondering if you are pregnant, visit Alpha PRC. We offer free and confidential pregnancy testing.
Even if you have taken an over-the-counter pregnancy test, you should still have one of our nurses perform a lab-quality test at Alpha PRC. Often, women take an at-home pregnancy test at the wrong time or without reading the instructions fully. Our tests are 98% accurate so you can be sure of your test results. Plus, it’s free! You have nothing to lose.
Was the Test Positive?
If your test result is positive, don’t panic. We are here to guide you through your next step. Before you can make any decision about your pregnancy, you need the information that only an ultrasound can provide. It is important to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, where your pregnancy is located, and if there is a detectable heartbeat.
We can recommend you for an ultrasound during your appointment. Once you have this information, you can meet with a client advocate to discuss your options. No one should have to make a decision about an unplanned pregnancy alone. Let us walk this journey with you. Together, we can find the best solution for you and your future.