Baby Corner's Pregnancy Channel - everything expectant parents need. A pregnancy test will detect this hormone about one week after fertilization.
Most women tend to wait to take a pregnancy test until after they have missed one menstrual period.
If you take it too soon after fertilization, it may show up negative when in fact you really are pregnant Pregnancy test are meant to be considered screening tests. If your test comes up negative, but you are experiencing symptoms of pregnancy you should call your doctor. If it does come up positive you should call your doctor and set up an appointment for your first prenatal visit. Anne actually made history as noted in the Orange County Register for being one of Southern California's first Licensed Midwives. She is also the mother of two children, born at home, with the attendance of midwives.