Pregnancy
How do I know if I am pregnant?
The most common sign of pregnancy is a missed period, although missing a period may not necessarily mean you are pregnant. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, lethargy and a desire to urinate more frequently. Some women may experience some of these symptoms or none at all. The best way to make sure is to perform a pregnancy test. These can be purchased at any pharmacy and some supermarkets and if used according to the instructions, are accurate as early as 10 days following conception.
Or you can see your doctor for a blood test to determine whether you are pregnant.
How do I determine how far pregnant I am?
Conventionally, a pregnancy is said to have started on the first day of your last menstrual period, not from the day you think you may have conceived. Determine the first day of your last period and calculate the number of weeks that have elapsed since then. This will tell you how many weeks pregnant you are.
If your cycle is irregular or you are unable to remember when your last period began, your doctor will be able to refer you for an ultrasound.
If you are unsure of when your last period began or are unable to obtain a referral for an ultrasound, telephone the clinic to make an appointment for a consultation and ultrasound.
I am pregnant, what are my options?
There are three options available to women who find that they have an unplanned pregnancy.
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1. Continue with the pregnancy and become a parent
2. Continue with the pregnancy and choose adoption
3. Terminate the pregnancy
29 april 2009