Pregnancy Quiz
It might be time to take a pregnancy test.
We are here to help.
Discovering that you should unexpectedly take a pregnancy test can be overwhelming. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to find out alone. We’re committed to helping you by providing a listening ear and a free pregnancy test.
Be empowered to make a confident decision.
You have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with one of our compassionate client advocates who are ready to listen to you and support you as you discover your next best steps.
The Pregnancy Resource Center is here for you. We have a location near you and are also available online via Zoom.
Pregnancy Symptoms
Late Period
A delayed or missed period is the most common pregnancy symptom leading a woman to test for pregnancy. When you become pregnant, your next period should be missed. Many women can bleed while they are pregnant, but typically the bleeding will be shorter or lighter than a normal period.
Other Explanations: Excessive weight gain/loss, fatigue, hormonal problems, tension, stress, ceasing to take the birth control pill, illness or breastfeeding.
Tender or Swollen Breasts
Swollen or tender breasts are a pregnancy symptom that may begin as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Women may notice changes in their breasts; they may be tender to the touch, sore, or swollen.
Other Explanations: Hormonal imbalance, birth control pills, and impending menstruation (PMS) can also cause your breasts to be swollen or tender.
Frequent Urination
Around 6-8 weeks after conception, you may be making extra trips to the bathroom. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that cause blood to flow more quickly through the kidneys, which fills your bladder more frequently.
Other Explanations: Urinary tract infection, diabetes, increasing liquid intake, or taking excessive diuretics.
Nausea / Morning Sickness
This well-known pregnancy symptom will often show up between 2-8 weeks after conception. Some women are fortunate and don’t deal with morning sickness at all, while others will feel nauseous for the first Trimester or for some throughout most of their pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Food poisoning, stress, changes in hormonal birth control methods, or other stomach disorders can also cause you to feel queasy.
Fagitue
Feeling fatigued is a pregnancy symptom which may start as early as the first week after conception. (A woman’s body in pregnancy undergoes many changes- physically, hormonally and emotionally. No wonder you are tired.)
Other Explanations: Stress, exhaustion, depression, common cold or flu, or other illnesses can also leave you feeling tired or fatigued.
Lightheadedness / Fainting
The unpleasant sensation of dizziness or feeling one may faint.
Backaches
Lower backaches may be a symptom that occurs early in pregnancy: sometimes it is common to experience a dull backache throughout one’s pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Impending menstruation, stress, other back problems, and physical or mental strains.
Food Cravings or Aversions
While you may not have a strong desire to eat pickles and ice cream, many women will feel cravings for certain foods when they are pregnant. This can last throughout your entire pregnancy. Some women develop aversions to certain types of food early in pregnancy and this too can last for the next 9 months.
Headaches
The sudden rise of hormones in your body can cause you to have headaches early in pregnancy.
Other Explanations: Dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, impending menstruation, eye strain, or other ailments can be the source of frequent or chronic headaches.
Frequently asked questions
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The best time to do a pregnancy test is about 7-10 days after having sex, or soon after your first missed period. To ensure maximum accuracy, take the test first thing in the morning as soon as you wake up when hCG levels will be the most concentrated in your urine. (See: When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test for Best Accuracy?)
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If you think you may be unexpectedly pregnant, Avail NYC offers free, self-administered laboratory-quality hCG pregnancy tests, which can provide results within three to five minutes. For New Yorkers, Avail NYC can send a medical-grade pregnancy test to you discreetly in the mail.
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Avail NYC offers free, medical-grade urine hCG pregnancy tests in our Midtown Manhattan and East Harlem locations. We have appointments available today. All test results are discreet and confidential.
If you'd like to discuss and process your results, you can schedule an appointment with one of our client advocates who can walk you through decision-making tools to help you process your options and provide you with resources to make your decision.
To know if your pregnancy is viable, you'll need an ultrasound. This allows you to understand the timing and plan your next steps. Our medical referral program can help connect you to a free or low-cost OB/GYN appointment.
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Urine home pregnancy tests are about 99% accurate and blood tests are even more accurate. A home test’s accuracy depends on:
How closely you follow the instructions
When you ovulate and how soon the egg implants
How soon after pregnancy you take the test
The sensitivity of the pregnancy test
If you took a pregnancy test at home and are still unsure about the results, it's best to retake a pregnancy test in 2-3 days.
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Pregnancy tests are designed to detect a very specific hormone. This hormone, called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), is found in a woman’s urine or bloodstream directly after a fertilized egg fastens itself to the uterus wall.
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We know this can feel overwhelming and confusing right now.
Meeting with a client advocate, a non-judgmental third party, can help. Their only goal is to listen to your thoughts and concerns and give you the tools to fully process your decision.
You’ll be in control of what you share and the decision you make. No matter where you are, talking about it with a client advocate can help you be more confident in your decision. You have tools and resources available to you, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to discuss your wants and needs.
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Our goal is to listen to your thoughts and concerns. We will share with you the tools and resources we have and provide encouragement. You’re in control of what you share and the decision you make.
Browse more FAQs below.
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You’re in control. You can share as much or as little about your situation as you want. Your client advocate is here to listen to you and support you.
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You are welcome here. This is a safe, judgment-free place to share how you’re feeling. After an abortion, many of our clients want to talk about what they experienced and what’s going through their mind.