How Far Along Am I?
An unplanned pregnancy may seem like your life has come to a halt. You will want to know how many weeks pregnant you are as that can impact your decision-making as well as your options.
While there are ways to determine how far along you are in Iowa, the first concern is getting you the support you need.
Call us at 1-800-ADOPTION to get immediate assistance that can help determine your next steps. You can also contact us online to learn more about your next steps.
How Do I Know How Many Weeks Pregnant I Am?
If you don’t know how far pregnant you are, you can calculate it yourself.
This can be done by taking the number of days since the first day of your most recent period and dividing that by seven. This is a rough estimate of how many weeks along you are.
Another way to figure out your estimated due date is to use an online calculator. Here are a few reputable resources you can use to calculate how many weeks pregnant you are:
Once you confirm your pregnancy, you will need to make an appointment with an OB/GYN for the sake of your and your baby’s health. At this point, the doctor can determine how far along you are through an ultrasound.
How to Count Pregnancy Weeks
Knowing how to count pregnancy weeks is another way to help you track how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Pregnancy weeks are started on the first day of your last period and start at week 0 and count up to week 40.
Another way to estimate how many weeks along you are calculated by taking the first day of your last menstrual period and adding 280 (days) to get your estimated due date.
How Many Weeks Along Am I If I Get a Positive Test?
A positive test means that the hormone produced by your placenta after implementation occurs is present. This hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is usually detectable in urine or blood about 10 days to two weeks after conception.
Receiving a positive pregnancy test likely means you are around three to four weeks pregnant.
Contact us online to learn more about what your next steps should be, or reach out to us at 1-800-ADOPTION to speak to someone.
How Far Along Am I to the Day?
Calculating how far pregnant you are to the day is tricky as it is usually within a few days around ovulation. If you track your cycle and ovulation, however, you may be able to get a better idea of when conception probably occurred.
Ultrasounds and other methods can estimate the when conception occurred based on the gestational age and fetal development, giving you a general timeframe.
What to Do When You Are Unexpectedly Pregnant?
You have three options when it comes to your unplanned pregnancy:
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Parenting
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Abortion
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Adoption
The decision is ultimately yours to make as only you can know what’s best for your situation, but here are five steps that can help you begin to figure that out:
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Step 1: Confirm your pregnancy.
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Step 2: Sort through your feelings.
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Step 3: Explore your options.
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Step 4: Build a support system.
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Step 5: Get professional support by calling 1-800-ADOPTION today.
Although the decision is yours to make, our unplanned pregnancy counseling is another way that we can help you figure out what’s best for you and your situation.
You’ll get free, unbiased support that doesn’t lock you into adoption or push you toward making a decision you’re not comfortable with. We’re here for you whenever you need us.
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