{"id":93715,"date":"2022-04-07T11:18:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T17:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=93715"},"modified":"2022-05-31T15:01:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T21:01:02","slug":"what-is-a-cryptic-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/what-is-a-cryptic-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Cryptic Pregnancy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
A cryptic pregnancy, also known as a stealth pregnancy, is when a woman doesn\u2019t know she\u2019s pregnant. Perhaps conventional testing methods failed to detect the pregnancy or she doesn\u2019t notice she is experiencing symptoms of early pregnancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Research estimates 1 out of 475 pregnancies may go undetected or unnoticed until she\u2019s about 20-weeks pregnant. One is 2,500 stealth pregnancies aren\u2019t recognized until she goes into labor.<\/p>\n The symptoms of a cryptic pregnancy are the same as those of a regular pregnancy. The difference is she doesn\u2019t recognize those symptoms as being related to pregnancy.<\/p>\n If you are sexually active and are experiencing symptoms unusual for you (weight gain, breast tenderness, missed period) take a pregnancy test or consult your healthcare provider. By taking care of your health, you can better ensure the health of your baby.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Healthline.com: What are Symptoms of a Cryptic Pregnancy?<\/a> A cryptic pregnancy, also known as a stealth pregnancy, is when a woman doesn\u2019t know she\u2019s pregnant. Perhaps conventional testing methods failed to detect the pregnancy or she doesn\u2019t notice she is experiencing symptoms of early pregnancy. Research estimates 1 out of 475 pregnancies may go undetected or unnoticed until she\u2019s about 20-weeks pregnant. One […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":956,"featured_media":93716,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[50],"tags":[],"faq-categories":[8392],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat are the symptoms of a cryptic pregnancy?<\/h2>\n
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\nInaccurate pregnancy test. Most pregnancy tests are reliable, but using them correctly is essential. Like testing with first-of-the-morning urine so the test can detect the hCG hormone. The American Pregnancy Association recommends waiting until 7 days after a missed period to test.<\/li>\nWho is likely to have a cryptic pregnancy?<\/h3>\n
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\nBirth control use: Birth control isn’t always foolproof. Even when used correctly, it’s possible to become pregnant. Those who use birth control may assume they\u2019re safe and ignore pregnancy symptoms.<\/li>\nWhat are the complications associated with a stealth pregnancy?<\/h3>\n
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Do you think you have a cryptic pregnancy?<\/h3>\n
Sources:<\/h4>\n
\nCleveland Clinic: Can You Be Pregnant and Not Know It?<\/a>
\nPubMed Central<\/a>, National Institutes of Health<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"