I Think I Am Pregnant

How To Tell If You Are Pregnant

Figuring out if you are pregnant is not always an easy thing to do. If you are not planning a pregnancy you may be worried and scared. These feelings are normal.

When you are pregnant the following things may happen:
•    you miss a period
•    you are tired and don't have much energy
•    you may vomit
•    you may have food cravings
•    you need to urinate more than usual
•    you have tender or swollen breasts

It is important to remember that having one or more of these signs does not necessarily mean you are pregnant. There may be other reasons why you are experiencing these things.

If you think you have one or more of these signs it may be helpful to go and see your doctor or Family Planning Clinic. Check out ReachOut's Who Can Help You section for more information.

What CanYou Do If You Think You Are Pregnant?

Taking the step to test if you are pregnant may be difficult. However, knowing the answer may allow you to move forward in deciding what to do next. Having support from a friend or someone you trust may be helpful while you are working out if you are pregnant.

Home Pregnancy Test

Home pregnancy tests are available from most chemists. Home pregnancy tests are not 100% accurate so it is a good idea to go and see your doctor if you are still unsure. A positive result is more likely to be correct than a negative one.

Seeing Your Local Doctor or Family Planning Centre/Clinic

Your doctor or a Family Planning Clinic will be able to let you know if you are pregnant. They can also talk to you about the best ways to look after yourself during the pregnancy. If you are unsure about what to do if you are pregnant they may also be helpful for talking about your options.

Your local phone book or yellow pages should list the doctors and Family Planning Centres/Clinics in your area.

Acknowledgement

Thanks to ReachOut who prepared this factsheet. They have a great site to visit for more information: www.reachout.com.au.

For More Information

Other things on ReachOut to have a look at are ReachOut Central - an interactive space and community forum where you can talk about stuff and find support on dealing with a range of issues.

Contact the FPNSW Healthline on 1300 658 886 (Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm EST)

Or email us: healthline@fpnsw.org.au

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The information in this Factsheet has been provided for educational purposes only. FPNSW has taken every care to ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication. Individuals concerned about any personal reproductive or sexual health issue are encouraged to seek advice and assistance from their health care provider or visit an FPNSW clinic.

Reviewed: October 2011