I know how anxious we get during the waiting period, hoping for any sign. But honestly, pulse rates can change due to anxiety, heat, or simple exhaustion, so it's not a reliable way to detect pregnancy. Sending you so much hope, please wait for a proper blood or urine test.
No, you cannot detect pregnancy just by checking your pulse. Don't believe these old myths or YouTube videos. Just go to a chemist, buy a simple pregnancy card, and do a proper test after your period is missed.
In my experience, your heart rate does go up slightly in early pregnancy because blood volume increases, but you can't use it to confirm anything. A urine test is the gentlest and most accurate way to know at home.
Checking pulse won't give you any real answer and will only cause unnecessary stress. Save your energy and get a basic 50-rupee urine test kit from the local medical shop after a missed period. It's the most pocket-friendly and reliable way before you book a proper doctor visit.
Oh, I remember those days of checking my pulse every five minutes hoping it would tell me I'm pregnant! It is so emotionally exhausting to wait. But really, the only sure way is a home test kit, don't rely on the pulse rate dear.