Heard from an aunty that you can tell pregnancy by checking pulse near the wrist. Sounds a bit too easy to me but im curious, period is late and im trying everything before the test. does this actually work or just a myth?
I actually tried checking my pulse rate when I was hoping to conceive and got so anxious because it kept fluctuating! It made me overthink everything and worry unnecessarily. Please just wait for your period date and use a proper test kit to be absolutely sure.
Please do not rely on pulse rate to confirm pregnancy, it is not safe or accurate. Always check with your gynac and get a proper urine or blood test done. Self-diagnosing with pulse rate can cause unnecessary delay in prenatal care.
Why guess with pulse rates when a 50 rupee pregnancy test kit from the chemist gives a clear answer? Measuring pulse won't tell you anything sure because it can change with stress or running. Keep it simple and do a urine test after missing your period.
Honestly, if pulse rate could confirm pregnancy, my smart watch would have been my doctor! My pulse is all over the place now in my 3rd trimester just from walking to the kitchen. Just buy a standard pregnancy kit, it's way more reliable than counting heartbeats!
Clinically speaking, pulse rate is not a diagnostic tool for pregnancy. While resting heart rate does rise slightly in early pregnancy due to progesterone, it can also rise due to stress, caffeine, or minor illness. A urine hCG test is the only practical way to confirm.
