Pregnancy FAQs

A pregnancy test can be invalid if the card is not working or if the urine drops were not put in the correct well.

The pregnancy test in the morning is recommended in the early pregnancy as the urine is more concentrated. This helps to detect the hormone easily.

Pregnancy symptoms usually disappear when there is a miscarriage, missed abortion or there is intrauterine death. One should immediately see a gynecologist in case you have similar doubts.

MRI and ultrasound are safe in all stages of pregnancy. Read this full article to understand about X-Ray During Pregnancy.

Pregnancy and breast lift or breast reduction.

During pregnancy, the breast will enlarge (up to one and half times) and usually, it will reduce a little after weaning.

It is advisable to do cosmetic surgeries on the breast after one has finished childbearing and lactation. Nevertheless, if due to severe image issues one considers doing them before pregnancy then it is possible that the surgery may interfere with lactation as the anatomy of ducts and the nipples may be disturbed. It is important to add that a fair number of women are able to breastfeed.

The fetus has life from the time it is conceived but it is considered to have the right to life from 24 to 28 weeks onwards. This age will vary from country to country but usually, this is accepted.

Air travel does have inherent risks in pregnancy. But if one has to travel then one must take the necessary precautions. e.g. adequate hydration, walk every half to one hour so that there is no clogging of vessels in the legs, and wear the seat belt whenever advised to do so. You should, however, consult your gynecologist to understand if you have any risks in your pregnancy.

Yes, it is possible theoretically as occasionally recanalization can happen.

It is common for acne to flare up in pregnancy especially in the first trimester, however, it is not a specific sign of pregnancy. Many women have a flare-up just before the periods. therefore it may not be considered a sign of pregnancy.

The pulse rate will increase by about 10 percent in pregnancy and slightly more during labor and it usually settles within the first week after delivery.

It may happen sometimes especially if it is a natural miscarriage and a Curettage has not been done. If the bleeding is decreasing on a daily basis then it will settle. The next period may come after 4 to 8 weeks. Though it is advisable to use contraception once you resume sexual activity in case you are not planning a pregnancy immediately.

It is not possible or at least has not been done as yet.

Yes, the doctor needs to know the incision on the uterus. The decision is taken considering:

1- If the incision is transverse and on a lower segment then a VBAC is possible. 

2- If the incision is on the upper body and or longitudinal then VBAC IS contraindicated. 

Yes, it is possible. 

In case you have delayed cycles then the ovulation may happen later in the cycle and if you continued to be sexually active then you can conceive later in the cycle and the test can change. 

Usually, the home pregnancy kits are very accurate, however, if it is done before the missed period then it may give negative result but you can be still pregnant.

Read here to know: when to do a pregnancy test using a home pregnancy kit?

No, It could be due to multiple reasons some of which are serious such as preterm labor. You should not ignore any such symptoms and consult a gynecologist immediately.

Good mental and physical well-being will give a healthy pregnancy. You should have a healthy meal, a well-balanced diet, and do regular exercise. 

Urine pregnancy test and Blood pregnancy test can be performed for early detection of pregnancy.
Know about the available pregnancy tests.

The test should be done once you miss a period, after a few days.

It is ideal to take the first-morning sample of urine though after a week or 10 days one can do with any urine of the day. The morning urine is the most concentrated and will contain the highest HCG levels of the day. The urine dilutes during the day as one drinks fluids, so HCG levels may not be detected easily in the day.

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Nausea is one of the common problems during pregnancy. This is caused by a hormone named ‘Beta hCG’. Beta hCG is detectable within a few days of fertilization.

The blood pregnancy test is more accurate in confirming the pregnancy. The sonography is accurate in detecting location and viability.

Yes definitely. The urine pregnancy test can be negative if it is done too early or if the urine is dilute.

The sonography may not show anything if it is done within the first few days of missing the period.

Yes, In pregnancy one can get headaches for many reasons. Nausea and vomiting can cause dehydration and hypoglycaemia, therefore leading to headache. An increase in blood pressure can cause headache.

In pregnancy progesterne levels rise. This causes all smooth muscles to relax and therefore the women feel bloated.

Yes, in pregnancy there is an increased flow of blood to the pelvic regions and there is decreased immunity. This increases the predisposition to urinary tract infections.

Yes, in pregnancy there is a fall in blood pressure, and the fetus extracts nutrition from the blood of the mother. Therefore the woman can feel hungry, tired and exhausted.

The blood test will be positive one week after a missed period. The urine test also will be positive though there is a chance that it can be negative if it is not done with the first-morning sample.

Yes, it is possible because the pregnancy may miscarry but the beta HCG levels will drop gradually over a period of time. Therefore the test may be positive for a few weeks even after the miscarriage. This depends on the sensitivity of the urine pregnancy test card.

Yes, Each individual will have different response. One may have nausea and one may not. It is different even in the same person but in different pregnancies.

The urine test cannot show miscarriage but a declining beta HCG test will indicate a miscarriage.

yes, the urine pregnancy test will be positive though it cannot indicate intra or extra-uterine. The blood pregnancy test can give a fair indication. In a normal pregnancy, the levels double every 48 hours. In an ectopic, the levels increase but do not double and are a valuable indicator of an ectopic pregnancy.

Read More about Ectopic Pregnancy

Yes, if they are done at the wrong time or in wrong situation. e.g. before missing a period.

Yes, it will work and show positive.

Yes, it will work and show positive.

Yes once the pregnancy is already a few days old then it can be detected in the evening also.

The pregnancy test (blood) can be done in 12 days after embryo transfer.

A pregnancy scan can be done a few days after one misses a period. i.e. at four and a half weeks. A gestational sac is clearly seen at 5 weeks.

Pregnancy is a surprise if it occurs during lactation amenorrhoea or when it happens after contraception failure.

Pregnancy sickness usually will stop by the end of the first trimester, only in cases of twins and gestational trophoblastic diseases it may continue little longer.

Symptoms start as early as 4 weeks.

Pregnancy bump starts to show anytime from 20 to 24 weeks.

The commonest symptom is a missed period. All other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting usually resolve by end of the first trimester. Lethargy, tiredness are variable and depend on various factors so they may continue throughout the pregnancy.

Pregnancy starts showing at the tummy from 20 weeks in a thin patient and by 24 weeks in a healthy overweight patient.

Pregnancy cravings usually starts by 6 weeks and occasionally earlier.

A pregnancy test is positive as early as the 15th day after ovulation.

Pregnancy sickness starts as early as 5 weeks.