Pregnant, Now What?! What to Do with a Positive Pregnancy Test

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Whether you saw two lines, a smiley face, or a plus sign, the results are in, and you've got the very beginnings of a baby on board! For some moms-to-be, the immediate instinct is to scream, for others it's to cry, and for still others, it's to sprint to the pharmacy and take 10 more tests. Once the reality has sunk in (or at least started to), you'll probably wonder, "Well, now what?" Pour yourself a glass of sparkling water, cheers the dad-to-be, and read on for the "what's next."

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Make an Educated Due Date Guess
Aside from the actual baby news, the way that your due date is calculated is one of the biggest surprises for many moms-to-be. When you book your first prenatal visit, they'll ask how far along you think you are, so you'll need to at least try to do the math.

Instead of calculating from the day that you think your baby was conceived, you'll want to count from the first day of your last menstrual ... more
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Make an Educated Due Date Guess
Aside from the actual baby news, the way that your due date is calculated is one of the biggest surprises for many moms-to-be. When you book your first prenatal visit, they'll ask how far along you think you are, so you'll need to at least try to do the math.

Instead of calculating from the day that you think your baby was conceived, you'll want to count from the first day of your last menstrual period. If you've been trying to get pregnant for awhile and have been tracking this info, this will be easy to do. If it's a complete surprise, make your best educated guess, and don't be alarmed if your doctor informs you that you're actually off by a week or more at your first prenatal appointment.
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