Am I Pregnant?
The possibility of an unexpected pregnancy can be stressful.
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Early pregnancy symptoms
Let's begin by looking at some common early signs of pregnancy.
Some women experience many pregnancy symptoms and others may experience only one or two. Common early signs of pregnancy are:
- A missed period
- Nausea
- Appetite change
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Frequent urination
- Swollen and sore breasts
A Pregnancy Test
If you are experiencing one or more of these pregnancy symptoms, taking a pregnancy test is likely a good next step.
You may choose to:
- take a pregnancy test at home,
- go to a local pregnancy care centre who will provide a free test or
- see your doctor.
A urine pregnancy test may be positive after the first missed period but is typically more accurate if you wait for a few days longer.1 If you would like, you can read more about Home Pregnancy Tests.
Once a pregnancy is confirmed, an ultrasound is the best way to determine how far along a pregnancy is. You can get a free pregnancy test at any of the centres listed on our site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most home pregnancy tests can detect a hormone called hCG about 2–3 weeks after unprotected sex, or around the time of your missed period.
If you’re not sure when that is, or you want to take a free test at a local centre, our team can help you find one near you.
Everyone’s experience is different, but common early signs may include:
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A missed period
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Tender or swollen breasts
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Feeling unusually tired
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Nausea or changes in appetite
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More frequent urination
Some people have several symptoms, others have none at all — only a test can confirm pregnancy.
It’s possible to get a negative result if you test too early or if your body hasn’t produced enough hCG yet.
If your period still doesn’t start after a few days, you can test again or reach out for emotional and practical support.
Yes. Pregnancy Care Centres offer free pregnancy tests. Our team can help you find one near you — no ID or health card required.
OnlineCare is a Canadian non-profit offering free, compassionate support for women facing unexpected pregnancy. We’re not a medical service, but we can listen, help you explore your options, and connect you with trusted community resources.
One of our OnlineCare staff or volunteers can help you locate a pregnancy care centre to take a free pregnancy test or listen to any fears or questions you have about taking the test. If you do have a positive test result, we will walk alongside as you consider your options and next steps.
We welcome you to start a conversation for free, confidential support starting today.
- Home Pregnancy Tests | HealthLink BC. (n.d.). www.healthlinkbc.ca. Retrieved November 6, 2025, from https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthwise/home-pregnancy-tests
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