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Knowing you are pregnant sooner affords you an early start on a healthier pregnancy for both you and your baby. Most women know the basic early signs of pregnancy: especially a missed period. But that’s not the only sign. If you’re wondering whether or not you’re pregnant, it’s probably time to take a pregnancy test – especially if you’re experiencing any of the following signs associated with pregnancy:

COMMON PREGNANCY SIGNS

  • Missed period. If your period is late and you have had unprotected sex, then there is a chance that you might be pregnant.
  • Morning sickness. Or afternoon sickness. Or evening sickness. Nausea – with or without vomiting – can occur any time of day starting as early as three weeks after conception and is one of the most common early pregnancy signs. These bouts can be caused by rapidly rising hormone levels, which cause the stomach to empty more slowly.
  • Frequent urination. Many women find themselves taking more trips to the bathroom, especially at night. These frequent trips only add to fatigue (also a symptom).
  • Fatigue. Early on, progesterone levels peak, making you feel sleepy. High progesterone combined with lower blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and increased blood production, may leave you feeling drained. Take it easy and get that sleep in while you can.
  • Tender, swollen breasts. Often one of the first signs women notice is that their breasts may feel tingly or sore as early as two to three weeks after conception. They may also feel fuller or heavier.
  • Food cravings or aversions. Like most pregnancy signs, food preferences are typically thought to be the result of hormonal changes, especially during the dramatic shifts of the first trimester.

LESS COMMON SIGNS OF PREGNANCY

  • Slight bleeding or cramping. Sometimes women notice a small amount of bleeding, known as implantation bleeding, very early on in pregnancy. This happens when a fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus around 10- 14 days after fertilisation. Sometimes mistaken for a period, it’s usually lighter, spottier and happens earlier.
  • Mood swings. Another effect of those raging hormones in the first trimester, you may feel unusually emotional or weepy.
  • Dizziness. Low blood pressure and dilating blood vessels early in pregnancy, along with low blood sugar can cause you to feel lightheaded. Take care to keep yourself safe.
  • Constipation. Increased production of progesterone means food makes its way through your intestines slower, leading to constipation. The iron in prenatal vitamins often exaggerates the problem.


All of these early signs are a good guide as to whether you may be pregnant, but they cannot provide definitive results. If you are experiencing any of them, you may wish to take a pregnancy test.

The FIRST RESPONSE™ Early Result In-Stream Pregnancy Test and the FIRST RESPONSE™ Digital Pregnancy Tests can detect pregnancy 6 days before your missed period1,2.

Schedule an appointment with your doctor to confirm the results, and always check with your doctor regarding any issues concerning your health. Because knowing sooner makes a difference!

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1In-Stream Pregnancy Test Kit: The following claim “In Clinical testing, First Response detected hormone levels in 62% of women, 6 days before the missed period (5 days before the day of expected period), in 78% of women 5 days before their missed period, in 87% of women 4 days before their missed period, in 98% of women 3 days before their missed period and in 99% of women 2 days before their missed period” is based on the unpublished study ‘Determination of incidence of positive human chorionic gonadotropin signal in urine samples from non-pregnant women of pre-, peri- and post-menopausal age’ sponsored by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., and reported by Kelly Zhang, William Hooper & Annahita Ghassemi.

2Digital Pregnancy Test Kit: The following claim “ In Clinical testing, First Response detected the pregnancy hormone levels in 60% of pregnant women, 6 days before the missed period (5 days before the day of expected period), in 86% of pregnant women 5 days before their missed period, in 96% of pregnant women 4 days before their missed period, >99% of pregnant women 3 days before their missed period” is based on the unpublished study ‘Detection of hCG in Early Pregnancy Conceptive Cycles’ sponsored by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., and reported by Timothy Snowden.

3Ovulation Prediction Strips (LH): The following claim “Over 99% accurate in detecting LH surge in Laboratory Testing” is based on the unpublished ‘Clinical Evidence Report’ by Kyung-ah Kim, sponsored by Princeton Biomeditech Corporation.

4Pregnancy Detection Strips (hCG): The following claim “Over 99% accurate in detecting hCG surge in Laboratory Testing” is based on the unpublished ‘Assay Precision and Accuracy’ study by Kyung-ah Kim, sponsored by Princeton Biomeditech Corporation.

5Ovulation Prediction Sticks (LH) The following claim “Ovulation test is over 99% accurate in detecting LH surge in Laboratory Studies” is based on the unpublished study ‘First Response/ Answer Ovulation Predictor Test-Analytical Accuracy Evaluation’ sponsored by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., and reported by Mary Beth Boyle.

6First Response Lubricant
6aClinically shown to be fertility friendly or spermicide free’ claim is based on the studies shown in the article ‘Sperm toxicity of nonspermicidal lubricant and ultrasound gels used in reproductive medicine’ published on Fertility & Sterility Vol.95 No.2, February 2011; 835–6. 2011 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Published by Elsevier Inc.
6bIsotonic, mimics your fertile fluid’ claim is based on the studies shown in the article ‘Effect of vaginal lubricants on sperm motility and chromatin integrity: a prospective comparative study’ published on Fertility & Sterility Vol.89 No.2, February 2008; 375-9 2008, by American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Published by Elsevier Inc.