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The pregnancy topic is for questions regarding the nine-month development of the fetus inside the mother's womb.
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How long does sperm live when it's inside the body?
The maximum is usually five days, and only if you have optimal cervical mucus, which is eggwhite or watery. Sperm last longer in...
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Is pregnancy considered a pre-existing condition?
Pregnancy is not a pre-existing condition when enrolling in a group (employee benefits) plan. That is not the whole answer to...
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What causes a brown discharge from the vagina?
Here is advice and input: Is it near the time of your menstral cycle's beginning or end? Brown discharge around the time of...
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How do you sleep comfortably when you are pregnant?
I have found that putting a soft pillow under my hips and a pillow between my legs help me sleep better. I still have to rotate...
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Will being pregnant affect the color results when you dye your hair?
My best friend dyed her hair several times while pregnant with her second child. The only reason she kept doing it was because...
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Is a mucus-like discharge normal during pregnancy?
Of course it is! Discharge is normal for women, especially pregnant women. When you become pregnant, your discharge is increased...
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How do you check for the baby's heart beat?
I really don't think you can detect it without the help of your doctor, but when I was pregnant, the doctor couldn't detect it,...
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What is some advice for a woman wanting to be a new mom at the age 40 but afraid of giving up life as she knows it?
Although I am not 40 but 27 I have 3 kids & by next year my 3rd will go to school which will give me back my "me" time. Which...
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Why don't men have babies?
Men and women are two sexes with different functions: Men have penises, testicles and X and Y chromosomes; women have uteri...
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What is the Hegars sign?
Softening and compressibility of the lower segment of the uterus in early pregnancy (about the seventh week) which, on bimanual...
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Why do you cry so much during pregnancy?
The reason you cry so much during pregnancy is normally quite simple: your hormones are going crazy! Pregnancy causes a woman's...
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Why does your tummy sometimes get flat if you are pregnant?
I'm not exactly sure. It could be because your tummy muscles are stretching and if your only a few weeks into your pregnancy, it...
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How far along are you when you usually find out you're pregnant?
I was 3 weeks pregnant with both my kids when I found out I was pregnant. Sometimes it is easy to tell. I started throwing up a...
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Is it normal to have strong pains while being pregant?
I am not a physician but I have had this problem. I was almost four months pregnant before I knew it because I had a period ALL...
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How can you fake being pregnant?
Or, eat until you get fat. You could also stuff a cushion or similar object up your jumper or whatever to give this illusion....
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What are the pros and cons of being pregnant?
Pros....it is a unique experience that is only known through experiencing having a living, breathing baby moving inside of you....
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If you are used to sleeping on your stomach how do you learn to sleep on your sides when pregnant?
I thought it would be hard at first but like childbirth it almost natural. At first I put a pillow under my stomach so that I was...
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How does an 18 year old girl deal with her 39 year old mother's pregnancy?
Be supportive of your mom and help her out. I thought that pregnancy was easy before I became pregnant myself. I am almost 6...
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What habits do pregnant women have?
My sister lit matches and ate the tips after it went out. Her doctor said it was because she didn't have enough iron in her...
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Can a man get pregnant?
No. It is never possible for a male of any species to be pregnant.
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Is 23 too young to have a baby?
23 is just another age, and if an individual is ready to have a child at 23 then that is as it should be. However, having a baby...
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Is there such a thing as a little pregnant?
what people call a little pregnant is when you very 1st find out. Or before you find out. Nope. You're either pregnant or you...
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How do drugs like Postinor or Diane affect pregnant women?
try this web site for more info on postinor or diane! Lortab-Vicodin Postinor 2/Plan B or also try google web search.
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What is 'presenting part' and 'lie' in maternity notes?
the presenting part is the bit of the baby nearest to the cervix - usually the head - in which case it will be recorded as a...
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Can brothers get their sisters pregnant?
If they are having frequent unprotected sexual intercourse, yes 80% within one year. If they are having sexual intercourse and...
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Your quanta sermun did not double in 48 hrs what does that mean it went up 2000 instead of 4000 the dr said it is not a tubal?
You could be getting ready to miscarry. It happened to me twice in three months.
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Can you just feel pregnant a few days after fertilization?
Both of my sons mothers where nauseas the next morning. I knew immediately that they were pregnant; it has been great. I have two...
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What is the correct gestation period in human beings?
The gestation period of a human, from time of conception to birth is approximately 9 months (266 days/38 Weeks). 9.5 months is...
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How many weeks do women usually deliver at?
Full term is 40 weeks, but some doctors let women deliver after 36 weeks. Approximate time is 42 weeks
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Would stretchy skin from pregnancy heal?
Yes, it does. For more infomation, ask your doctor.
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Can a necklace tell you if you're pregnant?
No
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Could the baby be in your rib cage?
yes The baby is not actually IN your ribcage, but towards the end of pregnancy, if it is a kicker they can really feel bruised.
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How does some one externally feel their uterus for pregnancy and where exactly on the lower abdomen is it located?
You will be able to feel your uterus just above the pubic bone right at the bottom of your abdomen from about 13 weeks. The...
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How can I get my boyfriend to make me pregnant now when he told me he wants to wait a few months?
How to trick your boyfriend into getting you pregnant... It took me a year to figure this out and yet it was so simple. Pretend...
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When pregnant and you throw up and a mask of redness shows up on face how do you get rid of it?
The "mask of pregnancy" should disappear after you have the baby. It is not relate to the vomiting of pregnancy, the theory...
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Is it normal to vomit bile or a yellow substance while pregnant?
If you are vomiting this in the early mornings, when you first wake up, it is not unusual. The reason for the color is that you...
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What can you do if you are pregnant but are scared of having this baby?
go to birthright and they will be able to answer any questions that you may have
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You had a tubal back in september of 2006 and now you have not had a period for a month now what do you do?
Hello, I would recommend you see your Doctor for a thorough evaluation & blood tests. A missed period can be caused by many...
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Do your thoughts affect your baby?
One assumes you are talking about your unborn child. There is no data to indicate that thoughts, either positive or negative,...
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What is the likelihood of pregnancy using the pull-out method?
The chances are very high. During sexual stimulation a man released sperm in short bursts even before he ejaculates. Have you...
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Has anyone become pregnant while staying a virgin?
I saw a article with some single women from the US that decided to go to a clinic and get pregnant. They were all virgins so the...
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You were given aciclovir for chickenpox - have since done a pregnancy test when taking the drug can this drug effect the result -?
no till now there is no proof of interferance of this drug with any sort if pregnancy test
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What does a midwife mean if she says 'it's at the brim'?
By 'lying in the brim' we mean that the baby's head is just at the top of the bony pelvis (pelvic brim) so the head is not...
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How long is the gestation period for a normal pregnancy?
280 days (40 weeks) from the first day of the last period, but babies can be born quite healthy up to 21 days before or after...
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If you are pregnant how can you tell when your baby's head is facing downward?
You will feel the most powerful kicking up under your ribs. an examination by a doctor or midwife will be able to determine...
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You are pregnant how do you tell your boyfriend we are in love and get along great I'm 31 But I figured you should wait till married?
Honesty is best. If you tell him straight away, he will not feel like you are hiding it from him. Also, say "I am pregnant,...
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You are 7 weeks pregnant and you dont want your baby but your husband does what should you do?
Talk to someone you trust and if it's possible speak to you doctor or another type of counselor. This could be a really serious...
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Why does your stomach becomes a bit flat while lying straight during pregnancy?
Early in the pregnancy the uterus has not enlarged significantly and when lying supine (on your back) it will simply settle...
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When should you worry about being pregnant after you've been on depo for 3 years but haven't had a period for over a year and your doctor says you're still fertile?
Are you off depo now? Once you get off it, it can take 12-18 months to get fully out of your system. I had problems after getting...
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How many months pregnant are you at eleven weeks?
2.75 2months and 3 weeks
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What medicine should you take to stop early stage of pregnancy?
is there any simple and without any harm will preganecy aviod after one month? i want to know too...if u got an answer please...
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Cramps in the upper thigh during pregnancy?
It is due to calcium and phosphorus imbalance. Management icludes: 1. increasing calcium intake 2. dorsiflexing the affected...
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When is a woman actually pregnant?
When a sperm cell penetrates an egg, and then implants itself in the lining of the uterus, a woman is considered pregnant.
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How often are Siamese twins born?
Co-joined twins happen about once in every 50 thousand to 200 thousand live births. Live births on average happen every 39...
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How many weeks into pregnancy should you be before you tell people you're pregnant?
You obviously want to tell you husband, or significant other, but waiting until the end of your first trimester is what is...
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Can a woman get pregnant from two different men if she has sex with them at different times?
If she is ovulating, yes. Two seperate eggs could be fertilized. This would cause her to have "twins" however they would have...
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If you manage to get pregnant while on the pill how can you tell?
The contraceptive pill known as birth control is only 98% protective against pregnancy so there is still a 2% risk of pregnancy...
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What are the chances of being pregant if you're on birth control never ever miss a pill but still the condom breaks with semen in it?
You are at very high risk of becoming pregnant because although you've never missed a pill, there could have been a time that you...
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What happens to a tattoo when you get pregnant?
if it's on your belly, it will stretch and/or smear. If you get a tottoo it's a good idea to get it somewhere that's not going...
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Is it bad to take vitamin c during pregnancy?
no it is actually helpful
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Had an ultrasound scan and the result was 7 weeks 1 day at this stage in the pregnancy could the scan prediction be as much as 3 weeks out meaning that i would have been 10 weeks 1 day?
At 7 weeks it's basically impossible for the ultrasound to be that far off. It's normal to be 3-5 days off max.
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You were due on week ago and think im pregant but now have got period cramps is this normal?
Have you taken an at home test yet, some women experience cramping in early pregnancy this is very normal so just take a test or...
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Can a 9-year-old get pregnant?
Yes she can. You should take her to the Dr. immediately. Her body is not set up for pregnancy yet. Her health could be at risk....
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Has anyone carried a twin pregnancy to full term with an IUD?
I just looked up your question and according to sites, no, it isn't possible and it's never been done... hope this helps
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How long does it take to see symptoms of pregnancy?
It really depends. Its different with everyone. Many women see the symtoms as early as a week after fertilization because your...
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What causes premature babies?
I had a premmie baby and I asked the midwife whist I was in labour exactly the same thing. She told me it can be a variety of...
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If you were pregnant with twins and lost one did your hormones go down really low?
you should always check with your doctor: but when I had my miscarriage, my hormones dropped considerably. however it took 3...
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What is clinical pregnancy?
A clinical pregnancy is a pregnancy characterized by a situation when the fetal sac is seen in the uterus with an ultrasound...
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What age do most girls get pregnant at?
Girls can get pregnant at any age after they get their period.
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You got pregant 2x by only having sex 1 time each could it happen a third time?
Yes of course.
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What does parity mean?
Computer Science The even or odd quality of the number of 1's or 0's in a binary code, often used to determine the integrity of...
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Why do pregnant women need to urinate so much?
The expanding uterus is pressing against the urinary bladder of the pregnant mother. During pregnancy, the pressure of your...
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Is it normal to urinate a lot when you're pregnant?
Frequent urination is a common symptom during pregnancy.
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When you are pregnant and the baby pees inside you where does it go?
Do you remember any one mentioning her water broke just before she delivered a baby? That is where the water came from. The...
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Should you tell the father when you first find out you're pregnant or should you wait?
It all depends on how you feel on it. As for me I would tell right away, but that is only because my husband wants one just as...
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When you are 4 months can you still suck in your stomach?
Yes but you may have a little bump at the bottom, it depends how slim and/or how good you muscles are.
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I keep reading about peopl talking about the baby engaging what does this mean engage?
Engagement means that the widest part of the baby's head has entered the pelvis prior to labour. With first babies this may occur...
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What is low alkaline phosphatase s?
Isolated low ALK Phosphatase in the blood may indicate malnutrition or low protein. Check the following links: ...
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How would you know if you are pregnant while taking the birth control pill?
You would experience symptoms, maybe notice breast changes such as veins or nipple tenderness and you would not bleed or if you...
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If you are 21 weeks pregnant then how many months are you?
Since most doctors calculate based on how many weeks along you are starting from your Last Known Mental Period (LMP), it can be...
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If you take birth control pills for over 6 years does it affect the chances of becoming pregant later on in life?
It shouldn't. The problem is that if you started before you have ever been pregnant it may be that you were unable to conceive...
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What should an adult woman do if she still lives at home but is terrified of telling her parents that she is pregnant from her long-time boyfriend?
There's nothing bad bout it. Her parents shoud be proud of her. They will find out sooner or later. Not quite sure that your...
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When do most people tell their families that they're pregnant?
It depends. Some people tell as soon as they know, some wait until after the first scan, some wait until the second trimester...
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You are 7 weeks pregant and you have had an US twice each time the US was done the gestational sac was foud but the could not locate the crown-rump and detected no heart beat your HCG are in the thous?
Patience! It really depends on the position of the sac and the ability of the US. At seven weeks the sac is the size of a grain...
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On which CD did you get your BFP?
I got my BFP on CD 31 of a 27 day cycle.
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When you have lots of gas and bubbles can you be pregnant with twins?
NO. Just being pregnant gives some/most women gas.
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How many weeks until your 5 months pregnant?
Actually now they say that when you are in your 5th month pregnant you are 17-20 weeks, if you go by being 10 months till your...
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If your husband is in his last semester of college and not working is it wrong to plan a pregnancy if you want to have a baby and you know you would qualify for medicaid?
Assuming you mean "wrong" as it relates to having your expenses paid by taxpayers, it probably isn't the best choice one could...
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Baby due in about 38 days and having troubles getting comfortable and sleeping There is a tremendous amount of pain in the lower back hips and upper rib area Is there anything to do to get comfortable?
It really helped me to sleep on my side hugging a body pillow tucking it under my tummy and then use another body pillow on your...
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How does umbilical cord work?
The umbilical cord is the life-line that attaches the placenta to the fetus. The umbilical cord is made up of three blood...
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Can i be pregnant i have irregular menstruation missed it on november 4 but had sex on november 7 but until now december 17 no period come up is there a possibility of being pregnant?
Completely possible, get tested to confirm! It is completely possible, irregular menses means that your ovulation cycle is also...
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Are you pregnant if you had unprotected sex and you spotted for two weeks?
It is possable. I would contact my doctor a.s.a.p. You maybe retaining something from the abortion or you may have got pregnant...
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What personal qualities do you need to be a midwife?
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How many months is twenty two weeks?
Just over five months 5 months 2 weeks
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'Is it possible when a girl have sex and the boy ejaculated inside the ovary during the first day of her menstruation cycle to be pregnant but in the following day she have still her ovulation'?
A boy cannot ejaculate into the ovary, he ejaculates into the vagina. It is almost impossible to become pregnant on the first...
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When can pregnant woman get BAH?
28 Weeks. They need to submit a BAH packet, with a DA5960, DA4187, memo from commander, copy of their profile, barracks clearing...
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How much does it cost to freeze an embryo?
I live in Long Island, NY and my doctor charges $1,200 for the freezing process, no matter how many embryos you have. There's...
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Will the fact that your baby's father's parents are first cousins have any effect on your child?
No. It shouldn't pose a problem.
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You are 11 weeks pregnant and getting married next week Can you still wear your bustier under your gown?
Congratulations. Yes. As long as it fits there is no reason not to. It won't hurt either your breasts or your...
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What happens if sperm gets inside of you and you're already pregnant?
You won't conceive. You won't be fertile again until after you give birth. During the period you are breastfeeding, you will...
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