Pregnancy Testing
Northfield Women's Center offers confidential, no cost, lab-grade urine pregnancy testing. No insurance needed. Our tests are 99% accurate, and results are provided in minutes.
Even if you have taken pregnancy tests at home, it is important to confirm the result. If your test is positive, our caring team will determine next steps, such as scheduling a limited obstetric ultrasound exam. An ultrasound can confirm a viable pregnancy and can give an estimate of pregnancy dating.
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No-Cost Confidential Pregnancy Testing
If you think you may be pregnant, your first step is to take a pregnancy test. Northfield Women’s Center offers free, lab-quality pregnancy testing by walk-in or scheduled appointments. Our tests offer results in minutes and will allow our team to assess your situation and determine next steps for performing a limited obstetric ultrasound, by our Registered Nurse who is trained in Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound.
How Do I Know If I’m Really Pregnant?
Before taking a pregnancy test, you may have some indication that you could be pregnant. Your body can give you certain signs and symptoms of pregnancy from the first few weeks after conception. Many women reported a missed period as their first symptom, while other women reported nausea as their first. These are two common signs, there are a few other symptoms listed below that you may experience as well, including:
- Swollen or tender breasts
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Food cravings or aversions
- Backaches
- Mood swings
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, make an appointment now for a no-cost pregnancy test at Northfield Women’s Center.
How Does Pregnancy Testing Work?
Our lab-grade, urine pregnancy tests work by detecting a common pregnancy hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). A woman’s placenta produces this hormone following conception and it continues to increase in the body as the pregnancy progresses. While hCG can be found in a woman’s body a few days after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining, a pregnancy test cannot accurately detect the hormone until after a woman misses her period. If a woman takes a pregnancy test too early, it may produce inaccurate results.
What Is My Next Step After A Positive Pregnancy Test?
It is important to get your pregnancy confirmed with an ultrasound before you make a decision regarding your pregnancy. While a positive pregnancy test can indicate pregnancy, it can only be confirmed through an ultrasound. If you receive a positive result from your pregnancy testing appointment here at Northfield Women’s Center, and dating from you last menstrual period shows you to be 6+ weeks, we can provide you with a no-cost, limited obstetric ultrasound that same day. The ultrasound will be performed by our Registered Nurse who is trained in limited obstetrical ultrasounds. For more information on ultrasounds click here.
Sources:
American Pregnancy Association – Pregnancy Symptoms
American Pregnancy Association – Understanding Pregnancy Tests