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Does ___ Mean You’re Pregnant?

Marcie Jones Leave a Comment

Being dizzy? … possibly, but low blood pressure or low blood sugar can do that too. Having cramps? … they can also be a sign of PMS, indigestion, or if mostly on one side, ovulation. Feeling disgusted or nauseated by smoke or food odors? Sensitive nipples? Yes, but PMS can also make … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Symptoms, 1st Trimester Tagged With: Am I Pregnant?, ovulation

Can a Pregnancy Test Show a False Positive?

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Yes, if you were pregnant but had a miscarriage, or if you’re taking a supplement or fertility drug that contains hCG, human chorionic gonadotropin, the pregnancy hormones that tests detect for. Tests are also commonly misread. If you get a positive but also get your period, or you get a negative … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Pregnancy (general) Tagged With: TTC, pregnancy tests, testing

Can You Get Pregnant at Age 46?

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Am I crazy to want to have another child at 46 yrs of age and is it healthy? In a recent conversation with a Dr. at a conference I was attending with my husband, she said it had nothing to do with my age but my overall health. If I was healthy we should be ok to try but be sure to get good prenatal … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: maternal age

Is 42 Too Old to Have a Baby?

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HI,I AM 42 YEAR OLD,SOON TO BE 43 YEAR OLD.I AM ABOUT 6 WEEK PREGNANT.DO YOU THINK AT MY AGE IS TOO OLD TO BE HAVING BABIES?” When it comes to fertility and the ability to carry a healthy baby to term, we have all two ages: the one on our diver’s license, and our reproductive age (aka the … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: genetic testing, maternal age

Missed Some Pills, Could I be Pregnant?

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I missed or was late taking my pills, i have had light spotting for the last few days, when i normally have heavy bleeding with my period. I have been unusually tired and have had a few minor headaches. I am going to the bathroom all the time. I took a pregnancy test and it said negative. should i … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: birth control pill, pill, Am I Pregnant?

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