The short answer is yes—it’s possible to be pregnant and not realize it. If you’re worried about your pregnancy status, you may be feeling overwhelmed and uncertain right now. The good news is that there are steps you can take to gain clarity and move forward with confidence.
Can You Be Pregnant and Not Know It?
While some women experience early pregnancy symptoms, many women don’t experience immediate signs of pregnancy or may mistake early symptoms for something else, like stress or hormonal changes.
If you’ve had unprotected sex and aren’t sure whether you’re pregnant, it’s important to look out for common pregnancy symptoms—or take a pregnancy test if you aren’t experiencing symptoms but are worried you might be pregnant.
Top Pregnancy Symptoms
Here are some of the most common early pregnancy signs:
- Missed period: One of the most well-known indicators of pregnancy.
- Nausea and/or vomiting: Often called morning sickness, though it can happen at any time of day.
- Breast tenderness: Increased hormone levels can cause soreness and sensitivity.
- Fatigue: Feeling unusually tired, even after getting enough rest.
- Frequent urination: Needing to use the bathroom more often than usual.
- Food cravings or aversions: Sudden changes in appetite or strong reactions to smells.
- Mood swings: Emotional changes due to shifting hormones.
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms and think you might be pregnant, it’s time to take the next step.
Pregnancy Testing and Ultrasound
The only reliable way to know for sure if you’re pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. And if the test is positive, the next step is to get an ultrasound. This simple scan will confirm:
- How far along you are
- If the pregnancy is viable (detecting a heartbeat)
- If the pregnancy is ectopic, which can be life-threatening
Dove Medical Is Here for You
At Dove Medical, we offer free, limited pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to help you get the clarity you need. We also provide a safe, supportive space to talk through your options and answer any questions you have.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Contact Dove Medical today to schedule a free appointment and take the first step toward clarity.
*Dove Medical offers pregnancy diagnosis, decision coaching, and accurate information about all pregnancy options; however, we do not refer for or perform abortion services including the abortion pill.
This post is for education and information purposes only and does not substitute the advice of a Healthcare Professional.