The Right Way to Take a Pregnancy Test
If the test is negative.
You should expect your period to start within the week. If your period does not start within the week you should retest. If you still get a negative result it is time to consult your doctor or midwife for further testing.
If the test is positive.
Congratulations! Be sure that you are avoiding things that are bad for your baby and pregnancy like alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and even some medications. If you take a regular medication call the prescribing physician immediately to ask what you need to do.
Take a prenatal vitamin. The ones at the store are fine for now. Your midwife or doctor will tell you if you need something else.
Call your midwife or doctor to make an appointment. Sometimes it takes awhile to get in. Don't worry. If you have questions or problems you can still call for help prior to your appointment.
More ideas:
You should expect your period to start within the week. If your period does not start within the week you should retest. If you still get a negative result it is time to consult your doctor or midwife for further testing.
If the test is positive.
Congratulations! Be sure that you are avoiding things that are bad for your baby and pregnancy like alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and even some medications. If you take a regular medication call the prescribing physician immediately to ask what you need to do.
Take a prenatal vitamin. The ones at the store are fine for now. Your midwife or doctor will tell you if you need something else.
Call your midwife or doctor to make an appointment. Sometimes it takes awhile to get in. Don't worry. If you have questions or problems you can still call for help prior to your appointment.
More ideas:
- You're Pregnant!
- First Trimester Guide
- Due Date Calculator
- Pregnancy Month-by-Month
- Pregnancy Week-by-week
