Cornerstone Women's Resource Centers

Pregnancy Symptoms & Testing

Worried that you might be pregnant?  We can help!  
You may be feeling overwhelmed at the thought of being pregnant.  You may be wondering, “What do I do now?” or “Who can I talk to?”  You do not have to face this alone.  

Our caring staff is here to listen and support you as you decide what to do in this uncertain time in your life.  We want to help you explore your options so you can make decisions based on accurate information and what is best for you. 

All Cornerstone Women's Resource Centers’ services, including pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to medically confirm pregnancy, are provided for you at no cost and are strictly confidential.  It is a good idea to call us for an appointment so you will have a minimum wait.

Pregnancy Symptoms
Detecting the early signs of pregnancy is not always easy. There are many different symptoms, and it is possible to have all or only a few of them. Some women have all the early signs of a pregnancy, yet are not pregnant, while others may only have some of the signs but are definitely pregnant. The signs and symptoms of an early pregnancy are only signs -- not a confirmation of pregnancy. Your symptoms should be followed up with a valid pregnancy test for a reliable and accurate early diagnosis. 

Early Pregnancy Signs:
  • You stop having your period, or you spot slightly when you would have normally had your period, or you spot when the fertilized egg implants in your uterus. 
  • You experience swollen or tender breasts. 
  • You need to urinate more frequently.
  • You experience excess, unexplained tiredness and may even need to nap.
  • You experience constipation, indigestion, heartburn and/or bloating.
  • You have erratic mood swings, such as feeling sad, angry or happy for no apparant reason.
  • You experience nausea and/or start feeling sick to your stomach, which often occurs in the morning – known as "morning sickness." 
  • You may sense the life of the small person growing inside you. {more about fetal development}
Think you might be pregnant?  
Contact us

Pregnancy Testing
Cornerstone Women's Resource Centers uses urine pregnancy tests to detect the presence of the pregnancy hormone hCG. The hCG hormone is produced at an early stage of pregnancy, just a few days after conception, before the fertilized egg implants in the uterus.   
Cornerstone offers high quality, laboratory urine pregnancy tests (>99.0% accuracy). A medical professional or trained client advocate will perform the test and read the results. In addition to pregnancy testing, if you are 8-14 weeks pregnant (based on your last menstrual period) an ultrasound exam is performed to confirm a viable (able to grow under normal conditions) pregnancy.
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Note: All information on this website is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your physician.
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