A positive pregnancy test can cause a flood of emotions.
Pregnancy tests were created to detect HCG- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.
HCG is present when you become pregnant. It is a hormone produced by the placenta to help your uterus (or womb) become thicker to handle a growing baby. It also tells your body to stop menstruating.
The tests can show positive for days or weeks after a miscarriage, as it will still pick up lowering levels of the hormone. In around 20% or more of pregnancies, miscarriage will happen in the first few weeks.
What does a pregnancy test tell you?
- · If HCG is detected in your urine
What does a pregnancy test NOT tell you?
- If implantation is in the correct spot- uterus
- If there is a heartbeat
- If the pregnancy is viable (healthy)
- How far along you area
- If the pregnancy is still progressing
- If you have experienced miscarriage
So what does this mean?
Ultrasound is your first step after receiving a positive pregnancy test, as this provides much more answers.
You’ll find a free and confidential pregnancy test, ultrasound, options, resources, and support with us.
We believe you will have a positive experience here, just like the many before you!