Can a Pregnancy Test Be Wrong? Understanding False Positives and False Negatives

If you’ve taken a pregnancy test and aren’t sure whether to trust the result, you’re not alone. Maybe you have pregnancy symptoms, but your test came back negative. Or perhaps you received a positive result and are wondering if there’s any chance it could be wrong. While home pregnancy tests are highly accurate when used

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I’m Afraid of How My Partner Will React to My Unplanned Pregnancy

Seeing a positive pregnancy test can bring a flood of emotions. And if you’re also feeling worried about how your partner will react, these emotions can feel even more intense. Maybe you’ve already heard him say he never wants children. Perhaps you’ve hinted that your period is late, and his response made your stomach drop.

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My Birth Control Failed: What Do I Do?

Finding out your birth control has failed can come as a shock, especially if pregnancy wasn’t part of your plans. Birth control is not 100% guaranteed. Missed pills, broken condoms, and a window of timing that turned out to matter can increase the chance of pregnancy. The best step to take right now is to

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