When you think you may be pregnant, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and confused- especially if you had not planned for this. You are not alone. We are here to help you navigate this new journey. At PRC Grand Rapids, we offer no-cost lab-quality pregnancy testing to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

When should I take a pregnancy test?

A pregnancy test will provide better accuracy once you have missed your period. However, the earlier in pregnancy you take the test, the higher the likelihood of a false-negative result. This is because pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of hCG, the hormone associated with pregnancy. If a test is taken too early in a pregnancy, your hCG levels may not be substantial enough to be detected by the test. This is why we suggest waiting until a missed period or at least 3 weeks after your estimated date of conception.

If your period is irregular, we recommend waiting 3 weeks after your estimated conception date before taking a pregnancy test.

I already took a test at home. Do I need to have one at PRC Grand Rapids?

Home pregnancy tests have improved over the years, but there are a variety of factors that could impact the accuracy of your results. We recommend coming in and taking advantage of our in-clinic pregnancy testing, available to any woman who believes she may be unexpectedly pregnant. Our tests are lab-quality, making them 99 percent accurate, and are administered by our professional medical services staff. All at no cost to you.

My test is positive. What is my next step?

After a positive pregnancy test, your next step is to confirm your pregnancy with an ultrasound. Ultrasounds can give you information to help guide your decision-making process. At PRC Grand Rapids, we offer no-cost to you limited ultrasounds* to women with positive results on their in-clinic pregnancy tests.

If you think you may be pregnant, make an appointment at PRC Grand Rapids today for your no-cost pregnancy test.

*some restrictions apply