When & How to Test
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Quad Screen Test: Yes or No
Asked by L.L. from Orlando
on April 23, 2010
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I am coming up on the timeframe to have the Quad Screen Test done with my second child. I opted out of it on my first son knowing that if he came into this world with...
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- I did the testing with my first because my OB told me to, I didn't even know I had a choice until after I had it done. Back then all they did was take your blood. Now ...
- In my pregnancies I had a strong premonition that my babies would be fine - healthy and well. I refused the test and my boys came out as perfect as you could wish for....
- I got the test done with both of mine. Just like you, I would continue the pregnancy and love my child regardless, but if something was wrong with it, I would want to...
The Pregancy Test Read "Not Pregnant.."
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on January 20, 2009
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Hey moms,
Well just wanted to say something to anyone (except family and friends) that my test was negative. ahhhh. feel stressed and sad had a big piece of chocola...
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- I know this may sound crazy, but the reflexologist I go to has a very high success rate with helping women conceive. Thru foot massage he can remove blockages. I sent ...
- I'm sorry about your results. Keep positive and know that it will happen soon!
- Hi, Just wanted to say that I am sorry it wasn't a positive result. but to not give up hope. i will say a prayer for you. And if your period doesn't come in a week...
How Early Can I Test?
Asked by K.J. from Minneapolis
on October 7, 2007
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Hi everyone! My husband and I are currently TTC and I am 1 week away from my expected period. I already have one daughter and didn't seem to get the itch to want to te...
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- Well, my first day of my last period was September 3rd. I took a test on October 4th and it came positive. So if you feel like you may be, take a test, but don't be d...
- It could be symptoms or just a sickness. Most early tests say 5 days from your expected period. I tested 11 days past ovulation and got nothing but the lucky number ...
- I would suggest waiting a few more days. Simply because if you're like me - a negative test is devastating. I also wondered if I was making up the "symptoms" or if t...
Could Nursing Cause a Negative Test?
Asked by R.A. from Peoria
on August 5, 2010
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I know this sounds weird but I'm not sure. I'm nursing my 10 month old still and the last two weeks I have been bloated, nauseous, smells bother me and my nipples have...
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- If you're pregnancy you'd get a positive test, even while breastfeeding. False negatives are rare.
- My sister was nursing her daughter when she was 8 months old. She had a positive pregnancy test then. I now have 2 beautiful neices who are 17 months apart. :) I think...
- I'd say you were either pregnant and/or your appendix may need to be taken out. if you aren't pregnant, appendicitis can cause you to become nauseous and it's it lo...
Waking up Because I'm Not Breathing/ Oximetry Test
Asked by C.E. from Provo
on June 5, 2008
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i posted before about my snoring, but it has gotten worse. i'm 5 months pregnant with my 3rd, so i know snoring can increase during pregnancy, but this is worse than ...
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- Do the sleep study. My husband had it done and found out he stopped breathing 23 time a minute! it will help you in the long run and even after you have the baby. ...
- Hi, I have had simmilar issues while I was pregnant. I recently was having those same things happen and I'm not pregnant, but I am overweight. What I did when I was ...
- C., I used to work for Praxair health care services in the cpap Department it was a very usual thing to have the oximetry machine fall off sometimes they were to big...
Just Curious Anyone Have the Genetic Spit Test Done with New Pregnancy.......
Asked by C.R. from Sacramento
on October 17, 2011
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So with this pregnancy there are so many more testing options for genetic testing that I feel slightly overwhelmed. With my 2nd I passed on everything except the usual...
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- I have to agree that most these tests are a money game and just over the top. I also like the comments about the high miscarraige rates due to stress about these thing...
- I can pretty much bet this is a test done by a laboratory that does "100 genetic tests for $350"! I admire you for getting prenatal genetic testing but your doctor an...
- I was well into my 30's having my first, second, third.....I did not have any of those tests and did initial blood, and ultrasound....Like you I wouldn't do anything d...
Charged for Expensive CF Test!
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on October 16, 2009
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I just was curious to see if anyone has ever dealt with this issue. I went in for my first OB/Gyn appt. (the one where they run all the tests) in September. This is ...
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- Unfortunately many offices will say that it is up to you to know the insurance coverage that you have and that it is not their responsibility to tell you or to know wh...
- Hi E., I had the exact same thing happen to me - wonder if it was the same doc? It was so frustrating and at the time, I did not have insurance, so I had to pay the en...
- I had a similar roblem when our pediatrician ran a blood work on daughter that ended up costing hundreds of uninsured money. I was not happy. I do not agree with t...
Late Period, but Negative Test.........
Asked by K.C. from Boise
on September 3, 2011
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So silly question. I am 2 days late. I have always been regular, every 25 days. Very good chance I could be prego, since we have done nothing to prevent it. I have 2 b...
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- Dollar store tests are as sensitive as name brand tests according to research. However, it's very possible that you ovulated later than expected and it may still be t...
- Yeah, it has happened to me. I definitely don't want set you up for disappointment, but with my third pregnancy, I tested negative the 1st day of my missed period. T...
- With my current pregnancy I tested when I was about 33 days in my cycle and it was negative and I actually managed to wait 11 days after that test to test again becaus...
9 Days Late and Neg Pregnancy Test- Need Advise...
Asked by S.S. from Spartanburg
on April 9, 2009
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I am now 9 days late and 2 neg preganancy test about four days ago. It was one of the "early test 5 days before missed period)...I do have some food cravings and heada...
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- I would run to my dcctor because in case you are pregnant you need to start taking proper care for the towo of you
- I am too 10 days late and took a pregnancy test which was negative. I called my doctor and told them and they told me that this can happen while you're on the pill or ...
- even though you took an early pregnancy test it still might have been too early to tell. i would wait a another week and take another pregnancy test if you are not doi...
Can a Blood Test Be Wrong?
Asked by A.C. from Sacramento
on November 1, 2007
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Ok, I am asking this question for my cousin. Her period is almost 3 weeks late, and all of the home pregnancy tests have been negative. She is usually very regular o...
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- I heard that blood tests are the most accurate. But if your cousin feels that it is wrong then she should wait until she sees the dr. She's knows her body better tha...
- Maybe she is tricking her mind and body into thinking she is pregnant, because she wants it so bad. Sometimes we can do things like this to our selves and not even kno...
