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phxbaby
Jan 3, 2008, 08:40 AM
I just took a pregnancy test and it came back positive. Could it be a mistake? Should I take another test?
If it came back positive, you are pregnant. You should contact your OB/GYN for a prenatal exam. Until that time, go to your local pharmacy and get some prenatal vitamins.
Rarely does a pregnancy test have a false negative as the hormone that it is testing for, hCG, is produced by a fetus. If there is not fetus, there is no hCG, thus a negative test.
phxbaby
Jan 3, 2008, 10:15 AM
Is there a particular pregnancy test that I should take? Which one is best?
Do you still think my test is accurate if I was only supposed to start my mc today?
buggage
Jan 3, 2008, 10:34 AM
It is incredible rare to get a false positive pregnancy test result. If it turns out as a false positive it is more likely because you had a miscarriage, then you really getting a false test result. These tests react to hcg (pregnancy hormone) in your system. As J9 said, if the pregnancy hormone is present, so most likely is a pregnancy. If you are still unsure, take another hpt, or better yet, take a blood test at your local hospital. The blood tests are more accurate then hpts, and not much more expensive. You should also make a doctors appointment. In most cases for insurance purposes, they send you to get a " proof of pregnancy" test done, before they even take as a patient. So that could be your next test. Its entirely up to you. However, you need to get in to the doctor, as proper prenatal care is essential.
phxbaby
Jan 15, 2008, 09:42 AM
Well, it is official! I am pregnant! I am not sure how far along because my last period was light and only two days. I go for a ultrasound on the 26th. I am not sure how I am supposed to be feeling, but so far I just get a little light headed sometimes and today my lower back is really achy, is this normal?
buggage
Jan 15, 2008, 09:52 AM
Sounds normals enough. Congrats on the pregnancy, and keep us updated!