Think You’re Pregnant?

Be Sure with Methodist Free Pregnancy Testing

We offer free, confidential pregnancy testing offered close to home. Visit us and get:

  • Immediate Results
  • Confidential
  • No Appointment Needed
  • Medicaid Application Assistance
  • Free Doctor Referral
  • Bilingual Staff
  • CHIP Assistance

Questions?

Locations

Find a Methodist Family Health Center in your area for free pregnancy testing.
All centers are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

West
803 Castroville Road, Suite 131
 (210) 233-7019
East
2338 E. Southcross
 (210) 233-7022
North
1533 Austin Highway, Suite 105
 (210) 233-7023
East of Downtown
507 St. James
 (210) 354-3911

Signs and Symptoms: Am I Pregnant?

Many early signs of pregnancy could be symptoms of other conditions. If you are sexually active and are experiencing any combination of these, consider taking a pregnancy test to determine your condition.

These signs may include:

  • Delayed or missed menstrual cycle
  • Swollen/tender breasts
  • Fatigue/tiredness
  • Nausea or morning sickness
  • Backaches
  • Headaches
  • Frequent urination
  • Darkening of areolas
  • Food cravings
Pregnancy

Due Date Calculator

Do you want to know your estimated due date?

To estimate how far along you are in your pregnancy, enter your information below.

First Day of Last Menstrual Period: Required (MM/DD/YYYY, ex: 07/04/2010)
Average Length of Cycle: Optional (22 to 45, default: 28 days)
Average Luteal Phase Length: Optional (9 to 16, default: 14 days)

By entering the average length of your menstrual cycle and your average luteal phase length (if you know them), you can increase the accuracy of the due date estimate.

Please read the accuracy disclaimer below.

Disclaimer:
The due date calculator is subject to error and is provided for educational purposes only. The information provided is not guaranteed to be accurate and should not be relied upon. Only your physician or other healthcare provider can accurately calculate your estimated due date.

Information provided here is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care or advice. Use of the due date calculator indicates your acceptance of these terms.





Frequently Asked Questions

Your pregnancy test is free. Other services are generally covered by your insurance. If you do not have insurance, we can help you apply for Medicaid and CHIP for your baby. Ask us for details on your insurance options.
Your pregnancy test is a urine self-test. The steps are easy and the results are interpreted within three minutes. No appointment needed for pregnancy testing.
We will help you find a physician who provides prenatal care and delivers with our Metropolitan Methodist Hospital (located downtown) or Methodist Hospital (located in medical center).
Our onsite Medicaid representatives will be able to visit with you and provide a quick screening to determine your eligibility status.
Your pregnancy test is still free. You will have to find your local Texas Department of Health and Human Services to seek assistance with your application and followup with your doctor.

If you have been sexually active and experience any of the following symptoms, you should consider taking a pregnancy test:

  • Delayed or missed period
  • Swollen/tender breasts
  • Fatigue/tiredness
  • Nausea/morning sickness
  • Backaches
  • Headaches
  • Frequent Urination
  • Darkening of areolas
  • Food cravings

About 25-30% of pregnant women experience some type of spotting or bleeding in early pregnancy. Many women who have this light bleeding go on to have normal pregnancies and healthy babies. Be sure to share with your doctor sny of these symptoms.

However, if your bleeding gets heavier and is accompanied by painful cramping, back pain or stabbing pains, seek medical attention right away.

Doctors can estimate, but not down to the exact date. After a positive pregnancy test, doctors use the first day of the last period (LMP) and ultrasound measurements to gauge the gestational age of a baby and estimate when the baby was conceived. Ultrasounds can be off up to 5-7 days in early pregnancy and up to a couple weeks off if the first ultrasounds are done later in pregnancy. Due dates are not an accurate tool for determining conception since they also are only an estimations date (only 5% of women give birth on their due dates).

A negative result could mean a few things: you are not pregnant, you took the test too early, or something went wrong with the test. Pregnancy tests vary in sensitivity to the hormone hCG, and your body may not have had enough time to produce enough hCG hormones to show up on the test.

Some of this information was taken from the American Pregnancy Association website, (© 2000-2010 American Pregnancy Association. All Rights Reserved) which has resources you might find useful.