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How Accurate Are Home Pregnancy Tests?
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on September 12, 2008
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I'm a week late (now 8 days) for my period. But the First Response home test (not the digital but the one with the lines) clearly says I'm not pregnant. My husband and...
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- The pregnancy tests are accurate. But if you are experiencing any anxiety about it just go to your OB and have them order a blood test. It is really fast and simple.
- I haven't had the experience of a false negative. I would think that would be the case if you were testing too early and are in fact pregnant. However, the 24 day cy...
- Those tests are pretty darned accurate. The changing cycles are typical as we get "older," and, unfortunately, a sign of decreasing fertility. Best thing to do is star...
6 Negatives and 2 Positive HPT...but I Have the Implanon Rod for Birth Control
Asked by T.C. from Houston
on September 29, 2009
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Ok...so maybe I am going nuts. BUT, I have had a couple small signs of being pregnant and just had the feeling that I should test. Having the Implanon means my periods...
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- T., The thing about preg tests.. you will NEVER get a false positive. That is what my dr says, unless you are prego your body will not carry that hormone. But you can...
- The Equate brand is more sensitive then the others you took which means will be positive sooner then the others. I like the Dollar Tree brand as it's super sensitive....
- I had a lab tech in the hospital tell me that while false negatives are common with HPTs, false positives are NOT common. So it is good you are going for a blood test ...
Pregnant?
Asked by J.D. from Columbus
on February 23, 2008
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Ok ladies...We did everything right this month in order for me to concieve. All the days line up and I was eager to test. I am not due to start my period until Monday....
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- Personally, I think you are trying too hard!! Be thankful you have your 3 children and give it time, it just may not be time yet. I had to take medicine to get pregn...
- I had that same test (First response), and mine did the same thing. The line was there, but it wasn't there. Then I also took an EPT the next day and it did the same t...
- J., What is your work at home job? I'm looking for part-time job ops to bring in some extra cash to help with bills. Thanks, K.
What Should I Call My Doula Business?
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on May 11, 2010
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I'm trying to decide what I'll name my business. Here are the top contenders:
The Art of Birth (or Art of Birthing, or Birthing Art, or Birth Artistry)
Dancing Bell...
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- I agree that you need to have the word birth/labor or doula in the name. I have had two home births and other than that first name I would have no clue that you are a ...
- My suggestion: "Better Birthing"
- I would think you'd want the word "birth" or "doula" in the name. Advertising-wise you want a name that can stand on its own without much explanation. What a tough de...
What Is the Most Accurate Pregnancy Test??
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on October 28, 2008
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i am pretty sure i am pregnant but i dont know which test to buy. i was going to buy the first response but then i heard it gives FALSE positives! anyone had this happ...
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- I think most planned parenthoods give free pregnancy tests. Or you pay based on your income level.
- Planned Parenthood :) <<< From someone who's only had medical one year out of the last 6...and not all 12 months concurrently!
- Just make sure you are at the time of your missed period. They all work if you wait till then. If you try to test early, it's hit and miss if they'll pick it up. I'...
Am I Pregnant
Asked by A.W. from Cleveland
on February 28, 2008
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Ok so I took a test by first response and the negative line was dark and clear and the positive line was there but very faint. So I went and bought another test by cle...
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- Give it another week and take another one. I would say you are from the first two. side note that was so sweet of your hubby to bring you another on his lunch break. I...
- Hello Aleisha, I would also be confused. I think that you should make an appointment with your physician, this would be the most effective way of finding out if ...
- The same thing happened to me about a year ago, and I gave birth to a healthy baby boy last October!!! So, from my experience, if the pregnant line is there at all, yo...
Early Miscarriage
Asked by J.M. from Cincinnati
on September 18, 2006
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I was wondering what everyone's opinions are on the newest pregnancy tests on the market. (The ones that say they can detect HCG levels five days before missed period...
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- Sadly, its very common and it happened to me too. When we were trying, I would test VERY early with the first response test. "They say" that 50% of pregnancies misc...
- Hi J., I'm sorry to hear about your recent miscarrage. It's not easy to handle even @ such an early stage. Hang in there! Those tests can be very dissappointing ...
- Hi J.- I'm sorry to hear that you miscarried. My advice to you to possibly get rid of false hope would be to wait until you are sure that you missed your period. Yo...
False-Negative Pregnancy Tests
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on June 25, 2008
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Hi everyone! My hubby and I have been trying to conceive baby #2 for about 7 months now. My cycle is like a clock - I always have spotting the day before my period i...
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- I would wait 3 days and test again with first morning urine, most tests don't require it but it does have the highest concentration of HCG. The best test that I've...
- YOu probably are pg but the tests only show up to 20 ml of HCG and most only show 25 HCG levels. You would need a blood test from a dr office to confrim you hcg level...
- According to consumer reports, first response is the most accurate of all the tests on the market. I have tried most of them and I think that is true. There are milli...
How Can a Nursing Mom Tell If She's Pregnant?
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on December 19, 2008
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I'm nursing my son and plan to continue for a year if possible. I know that breastfeeding acts as a mild birth control, but that it's still possible to get pregnant. ...
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- You can get pregnant quite easily while nursing, especially after starting solids around 6 mos. Even if you breastfeed on demand or haven't seen the sign of your first...
- My best friend has now gotten pregnant twice while nursing. She has 3 girls aged 3,2, and 7 months. She also thought it was a form of birth control and the first time ...
- I got pregnant while nursing, my daughter was 7 months old. Even though I didn't have my period back, I noticed some of the early pregnancy signs and took a test. I'...
Seeking Moms
Asked by M.A. from Atlanta
on August 15, 2009
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Hi everyone, I am 23 and now 2 weeks late for my period, I know my body very well and don't feel like I am going to start at all. I have never missed my period before ...
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- Forget the tests nothing is better than seeing your doctor and get the work up from them. If you are not pregnant then they should be able to help figure out what is ...
- The most reliable way to find out is through a blood test. If you need to know, just call your OB and request a blood test. My doctor doesn't require an appointment fo...
- U may need a blood test. Something similar happened 2 me but the 3rd 1 I took said positive and I knew I was even after the 1st 2 were negetive. Much success with it
