How common are false positive pregnancy tests and how to ensure the result?

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Yasmaine
2 Nov 2023

Soooo … I had a still birth July 26th with my son Zi’Aire . Haven’t been feeling well lately and took a test I don’t know what to think or how to feel … has anyone ever had a false positive test or does this even look positive ? Idk help !

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Angel
There’s always an false negative, but never an false positive ❤️
2 Nov 2023

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Marley Ray
Definitely positive, congratulations 🫶🏻
2 Nov 2023

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Charliee
Congratulations booo 🥰🥹😍😍😍😍
3 Nov 2023

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Sidney
18 Jun 2023

I'm so scared this positive result will go away like last time 😭 I'm trying to not stress and keep good vibes, but I want this baby so bad. Besides taking more tests, what are some ways you keep yourself calm?

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Hypnobirthing
18 Jun 2023

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Angie
14 Jun 2023

How do you track ovulation and when to start testing? I ordered ovulation tests and I'm not sure how to use them... Any advice please!

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Candace
You can download period and ovulation apps on your phone
14 Jun 2023

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Lena
Pre mom app
14 Jun 2023

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Ashley
Download an app to help but start testing the day after your period and test for at least 3 months to pin down exactly when it's happening. You can try even in your first month but it will kinda be shooting in the dark. If you have a normal cycle it should be really easy, if you are irregular it might be a little bit more difficult. Good luck!
17 Jun 2023

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Angela-Michelle
12 Jun 2023

Has anyone experienced syphilis treatment during pregnancy.... looking for someone to help take some of the anxiety I'm feeling about this and how I should handle finding out I was cheated on w a positive syphilis result

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Maria
It happened to me and I gave birth with it without knowing...then my baby had some test to see if affected her cause I get birth vaginally but I dont know while pregnant
12 Jun 2023

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Angela-Michelle
So is ur baby girl ok
14 Jun 2023

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Maria
thanks to God she was ok
14 Jun 2023

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Laurence
11 May 2023

Anyone here has ever had a false positive test result for neural tube defect…? My blood test came back positive for that and I am worried for my baby 😭

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Jackie
I did recently, I went thru hell for 4 weeks bc I had to wait for 20 week pregnant to get a level 2 ultrasound . I had my blood work done at 16week. Thankfully the anatomy ultrasound was normal. What were your numbers? Do you have an appt with genetics scheduled yet? Mine was 2.64
12 May 2023

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Laurence
So the doc called me and she said that in the ultrasound I just did for the anatomy everything looked normal and the spine looked good too, so not to worry about it.. She said that the result I got could be related to some other things than actually being a defect. So it made me feel better but Im like, why you scaring me like that 😭 Im still so shaken by that, because it said on internet that babies who have that don’t live long after birth. That broke me. But Im going to trust her and the ultrasound, and have faith in God and I know everything will be ok. My numbers were 3.68, I have no idea what that means
12 May 2023

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Jackie
There is an acceptable level of AFP in pregnant women.. limit is 2.5 If you’re above you’re high risk then you have an appointment with genetics then ultrasound then go from there. For me they couldn’t explain why it was high and told me it was a false positive. Don’t worry about what you read online bc what matters is your ultrasound and the fact that it was normal. But I hear you , I regret taken that test bc it’s optional.
12 May 2023

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Elizabeth kleve
10 Sep 2022

I’m just so confused and starting to give my hopes up I tested positive for pregnancy about a month ago and rn I’m 10days late for my period and my tests are coming back negative why ? This scares me due to my chemical pregnancy I had 😭😭💔💔

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Elizabeth kleve
I’ve done that I’ve gotten tested if I’m pregnant it’s always came back negative so my obgyn said to wait and see if I get my period the 31st well I’m 10days late and tests came back positive
11 Sep 2022

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Elizabeth kleve
Yes same thing it was negative
11 Sep 2022

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Emily
I’m having the same issue I’m not almost a month and a half missed period and I tried conceiving a month ago exactly all test except one are negative and the one that was positive was super faint
11 Sep 2022

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Kaitlyn
2 Sep 2022

I have a question/concern. So I've been trying to get pregnant for about 3 months now. 2 months ago I missed my period, and took two pregnancy tests and both said positive, but one about 2 weeks later said negative. I assumed maybe I had a false positive. So we continued to try. Missed another period and took tests again and now negatives. I haven't felt good in a while and I've been putting off going to the OB because I don't like feeling like a bother. What do I do 😫 (keep in mind I was extremely regular up until this point)

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Kyra
Most definitely go to the obgyn or the ER to get checked out.
2 Sep 2022

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Suzett
28 Jul 2022

Hi guys I’m new on here I needed some advise if anyone can help me out. I took pregnancy test today this afternoon, they all came out positive and I’m really trying to figure out how far along I am, if anyone can give me some opinions on what you guys think? I have irregular periods and the last time I had my period was June 3. I had taken pregnancy test June 28 but it had a faint line but wasn’t sure if it was a false positive. Now I took one today and all are positive, how can I figure this out? It looks like the lines on the test are faint so makes me think I’m not to far along, how far along do you guys think?

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Barbii
Hey download pregnancy+
28 Jul 2022

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Suzett
The problem is I have irregular periods and I took a pregnancy test the ends of last month came out negative.
28 Jul 2022

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Suzett
I feel if I was 7 weeks the pregnancy line on the test would be darker.
28 Jul 2022

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Amber
20 May 2022

I’m at a loss. I had three positive tests and my period is here. I guess the two negatives were right. I just want to cry out and ask why me!!! Why is it I keep getting positives when it’s false. This time and last time. This time 3 different tests did it (clear blue) last time one (2months ago) I really don’t understand my body and why it thinks I can bare this heart ache knowing how much I want kids. 😭

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Liaha
Sounds like a chemical pregnancy
20 May 2022

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Adrienne
I would go for a check up, I had a chemical pregnancy end of march. Got a ultrasound and blood work done. I have PCOS and they found a polyp recently in my uterus. Pretty convinced the polyp or my hormonal imbalance caused my last loss. I’ll need the growth removed unfortunately. Set backs happen sometimes while trying to conceive. Long as you have a good doctor by your side you will succeed. Your time is coming, don’t give up.
20 May 2022

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