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  • 01/04/2021

How can you tell your pregnant by hand pulse?

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No pregnancy cannot be identified by checking the pulse rate.

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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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It is not reliable to determine pregnancy by checking your pulse. While some changes in heart rate can occur during pregnancy, they are not specific or consistent enough to confirm pregnancy.

Key points to consider:

  1. Pulse changes: Pregnancy can cause a slight increase in resting heart rate, but this varies widely among individuals and can be influenced by many other factors like stress, activity, or illness.

  2. Reliable methods: The most accurate ways to confirm pregnancy are through home pregnancy tests that detect hCG hormone in urine, or a blood test and ultrasound performed by a healthcare provider.

  3. When to test: If you suspect pregnancy due to missed periods or other symptoms, taking a pregnancy test after a missed period is recommended.

  4. Consult a doctor: For confirmation and prenatal care, visiting a healthcare professional is important.

In summary, checking your pulse is not a dependable method to tell if you are pregnant. Using a pregnancy test and consulting a healthcare provider are the best steps to take if you think you might be pregnant.

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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist or Take a UPT Test (Urine Pregnancy) Test

Answered 20/08/2025

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