Am I hapū?
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If you've had penis in vagina sex and missed your period: you could be hapū.
The only way to find out for sure if you’re hapū is to take a pregnancy test.
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Pregnancy calculator
To estimate how many weeks hapū you could be, select the first day of your last period in the Calendar, then click Calculate. Even if you know the date that you had sex, what's important is the date of your last period.
Current weeks of pregnancy (gestation)
Current weeks of pregnancy (gestation)
Information you enter will be private and anonymous. Use of the pregnancy calculator is for information purposes only. It is an estimate and isn't a substitute for a pregnancy test or medical advice from a nurse, doctor or midwife.
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What are the signs you might be hapū?
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You might be hapū if you've had penis in vagina sex, and:
- Your period is late, lighter, or shorter than usual
- You're more tired than usual
- Your breasts are tender or swollen
- You need to mimi more than usual
- You feel like throwing up, or you do throw up
- You have mood changes
- You crave some food and other food makes you feel sick
- You feel bloated or have period-like cramps
To confirm you are hapū, take a pregnancy test.
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Where can you get a pregnancy test?
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Pregnancy tests work. You can get them from:
- One of our clinics. If you're under 22 years old and a New Zealand resident, it’s free to visit us. If you're over 22 and a New Zealand resident — and your pregnancy test is positive — your visit will be free. Find out about our fees if you're a non-resident.
- Most of our clinics have free pregnancy tests in a bowl at reception
- Supermarkets and pharmacies. Pregnancy tests range in price from $8.00 to $30.00. They work as long as you follow the instructions carefully
- Your nurse, doctor, or midwife
- School or student health services
- Sexual health clinics
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When should you take a pregnancy test?
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Wait at least a week after you’ve missed your period before you take a pregnancy test. It's best to test first thing in the morning, when your mimi is most concentrated.
Follow the instructions on the pregnancy test carefully.
A positive test means you are hapū.
A negative test means you are not hapū.
If the test is negative but you still feel you could be hapū: talk to us, your nurse, or your doctor. You might have to do a repeat pregnancy test or a blood test.
If the test is negative and you don’t want to become hapū in the future: check out our information on contraception types, make an appointment with us, or talk with your regular nurse or doctor.
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What are your options if you are hapū?
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Is your pregnancy test positive?
Find out about your options.
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How can you prevent pregnancy?
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If you're having penis in vagina sex, using contraception is the best way to prevent pregnancy. Some contraception types also protect you against sexually transmissible infections (STIs). There are many types of contraception. Some work better than others.
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How we can help you
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We can give you support and advice — if you’re hapū, if you think you’re hapū, or if you want help avoiding pregnancy.
Anyone can visit our clinics. If you want to talk with us, we want to talk to you!
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Do you need urgent help?
If you require medical advice outside of our opening hours, call Healthline for free on 0800 611 116 anytime or get help from an after-hours medical centre or emergency services.
