My period is late, am I pregnant?
A period can be missed or late for a number of reasons. To find out if you are pregnant you need to take a pregnancy test.
How do I get a pregnancy test?
Visit your GP who will perform a test for you free of charge. The result will be available in a few days.
Buy a home testing kit over the counter at a pharmacy. These are quick, 99% accurate and fairly simple to use.
Visit an NHS Walk in Centre who will perform a test free of charge.Or you can make an appointment at The Bridge by calling our helpline on
0330 123 10 33
or text 'Pregnancy Test' to
075 225 147 22 email: bridgepenge@hotmail.co.uk
At The Bridge we can perform a test for you free of charge and give you the result within ten minutes.. You may like to bring somebody with you when you find out the result of your pregnancy test. We will not share any information about you with anyone else without your permission.
We can help you work out how long you have been pregnant, give information and advice, and talk through any concerns or questions you may have.
If the test is negative we can give contraception advice
If negative and you are unhappy we can listen and give encouragement.
If the test is positive and you are happy we can offer you advice and information and you can make an appointment to see your GP –
If positive and you are unhappy we can make counselling available through our trained advisors
- See Unplanned Pregnancy?
