According to experts, being pregnant and not knowing it is unusual. However, it is not entirely impossible. You may have heard stories of women going to the hospital with severe cramps only to find out they’re in labor and about to give birth. When a woman is pregnant and doesn’t know it, it’s called a cryptic pregnancy.
What Are the Early Pregnancy Symptoms?
Every woman’s pregnancy is unique. For most women, these are some of the early pregnancy symptoms:
- A missed period is the first sign women usually notice.
- Tender, swollen breasts.
- Nausea with or without vomiting.
- Increased urination.
- Fatigue.
Why Would a Woman Not Know She’s Pregnant?
Here are a few reasons why a woman could miss the fact that she’s pregnant:
- Her periods are very irregular.
- She doesn’t have typical pregnancy symptoms.
- She has pregnancy symptoms, but thinks she has other health problems or simply ignores them.
- She got a false-negative pregnancy test. A false-negative result means the test indicates she is not pregnant when she actually is. This result could be because she took a home pregnancy test incorrectly, the test had expired, or she took the wrong type of test.
Can I Take a Home Pregnancy Test to Find Out?
Most home pregnancy tests are reliable, but you need to follow the directions carefully. Here’s what experts suggest:
- Make sure the test hasn’t expired.
- Wait until the first day after your missed period to take the test. The longer you wait, the more accurate the results.
- Test first thing in the morning.
- Wait the recommended amount of time to check the results.
- Retest in 3 to 5 days to see if you get the same result.
Get a Free and Confidential Pregnancy Test
Whether you’re taking your first test or need to retest, come to HopePlace Newport. We offer free and confidential pregnancy testing.
Once we have the results, we can discuss your next steps. We know it can be scary to test for an unplanned pregnancy, but we’re here to help you.
Contact us to schedule an appointment today. You are not alone.