Positive test 6 weeks after birth

[lunamoon1]

Hi everyone,

I can't really believe I'm posting this. I got a faint positive pregnancy test this morning after being tempted to test because of symptoms and having had unprotected sex. I gave birth via c-section 5 1/2 weeks ago (6 weeks on Friday).

What I am wondering is if this is a new pregnancy or leftover hormones from my pervious pregnancy? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks x

Oh goodness, I don't think it will be leftover hormones...

I'd get to your GP ASAP, just because it might cause a problem as you've just had a c-section and won't have fully healed yet.

Oh OP, I hope it all works out!

Try not to worry too much I'm in the same boat apart from I didn't realise till what the midwife thinks is 16 weeks!! My little one is only 18 weeks. I'm having a scan tomorrow to check.

I also had a c section the midwife assured me that although there is risks problems are very rare. But another c section will be performed.

Hope this helps xx

Google says that HGC hormones disappear after about 3 weeks might be worth a trip to gp.

You're pregnant again op.

You are pregnant.

You don’t get leftover HCG after the birth.

Well not for 5-6 weeks I mean.

Good luck op!

Oh goodness, I think you are probably pregnant again! I’m sure all the hormones drop like a stone post birth, hence why for me as a HG suffer, it immediately stops upon birth!

Good luck OP

You are very fertile after birth . Sure it will be a shock to you .

Thank you for your replies! I keep looking at the test, which is soo faint. But with a test, any line at all is positive, right? I used a FRER. I'm going to test again tomorrow and take it from there..

@mylifenow27 congratulations! keep me posted on your progress, hope all is well with your scan

I was just as shocked as you are! Even more so when the midwife said she thinks I'm 16 weeks! It's just sinking in now.

This is my test. What do you all think? Had to access my old account to be able to post it - hence the difference user name , sorry to confuse!

Looks positive OP

Yeah that appears to be a faint positive. You're pregnant. How do you feel?

Delighted... If it is for real... but I don't want to get ahead of myself just yet!

Looks like a positive test to me. Maybe call to the shops and get a clear blue for the morning and know for sure?

I can see a shadow of a line. Looks like you’re pregnant OP

I know, it's so faint I'm not sure what to think for sure. It wasn't FMU tho.

I have @mclb so hopefully will know more tomorrow..

@lunamoon1 keep us posted! Hope you get the result you want

I'd say that's positive, how exciting!

Definitely positive op! Congrats!

This will sound like a daft question, but did you pee on the stick or use a cup you've previously used for pregnancy testing? My friend accidentally convinced herself she was pregnant because she re-used a cup that she'd peed in during her previous pregnancy ... presumably there was some residual hcg left.

I know it's very unlikely to be the explanation but I just wanted to put it out there to rule it out completely.

Thank you everyone. I tested early this morning with a Clear Blue early detection and it was negative unfortunately. Now even more unsure than I was yesterday of what's going on.

@BottomleyPottsSpots2 no I just use the urine stream inside of a pot, thank you for the suggestion tho!

Managed to get a FRER and got this, very similar line to yesterday with no progression, maybe just some leftover hormones floating around in my body from previous?

Sorry that's a bad pic here's the other