Pregnancy
If you’ve had unprotected sex and think there is a chance you or your partner could be pregnant, it’s best to take a pregnancy test as soon as possible. You can take a pregnancy test 21 days from when you had unprotected sex – if you take it any earlier it may show an inaccurate result.
signs you could
be pregnant
Below lists a few signs and symptoms of pregnancy. These could be symptoms of many other things, so the best and quickest way to find out is by doing a pregnancy test.
A missed or lighter period
If you have a regular monthly periods, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period.
Sickness
You may suffer from ‘morning sickness’ which again is another sign of pregnancy, and can occur any time throughout the day. These symptoms usually start at 4 – 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Sore or tender boobs
Just like during a period, our boobs can feel more tender and larger. They may also tingle as a sign of pregnancy.
Unusual tastes, smells, and cravings
You may find you don’t like certain foods that you used to love or crave things more than usual in the early stages of pregnancy. Your smells may be more sensitive and may even taste a ‘metallic like’ taste in your mouth.
positive test
result
If your test shows up as positive, that means that you are pregnant. To be sure, you could always take another test to confirm. This can be very overwhelming and can bring many different emotions to the surface. You may also feel in denial or in disbelief.
If the pregnancy was unplanned, you may even start to feel panicked and worried about what to do next, but there are people you can talk to for support who can offer advice and talk you through the options that you have.
For friendly, non-judgemental advice on either of your options, see below the numbers to call in North and North East Lincolnshire:
