When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
A pregnancy test can be taken as early as the first day of your missed period. Some highly sensitive tests can detect pregnancy even a few days before a missed period, but for the most accurate results, it’s generally recommended to wait until after you’ve missed your period. If you test too early, there might not be enough of the pregnancy hormone (hCG) in your urine for the test to detect, leading to a false negative result. If you get a negative result but still suspect you might be pregnant, it’s advisable to retest in a few days or speak with a healthcare professional. When you book your pregnancy test with Hope Clinic, we will ask you when the first date of your missed period was. From there we will determine the best day for you to come in.
How Does a Pregnancy Testing Appointment Work?
When you come for a pregnancy test, you will be asked to leave a urine sample in a small cup in our guest bathroom. You will leave the cup in the bathroom and the counselor or a nurse will run a pregnancy test. The at home pregnancy tests or the period and fertility apps are good indicators and they can be fairly accurate. But nothing beats a professional performing a medical-grade pregnancy test for you. This will measure the hCG hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin, otherwise known as the pregnancy hormone) in your urine. We will be able to confirm the results of that test within a few minutes.
After that your counselor will meet you back in the counseling room to deliver the results. Typically, a nurse or nurse practitioner is available to answer any medical questions you may have. At this time, your support person may join you in the counseling room. Whether the test is positive or negative, we will be providing resources to you for next steps. Your health is our top priority.
What If My Pregnancy Test Is Positive?
If your pregnancy test is positive, we understand that you may have many thoughts and feelings. Our team is here to provide you with confidential support and accurate information. We will offer a free, initial ultrasound to confirm the viability and gestational age of the pregnancy, which is crucial for understanding your options.
Following the ultrasound, our counselors will discuss all available options with you, including parenting, adoption, and abortion, providing factual and unbiased information for each path. We are committed to ensuring you feel empowered to make an informed decision that is right for you, and we will connect you with resources and support services regardless of your choice.



