Pregnancy Questions
You probably have a thousand questions about pregnancy. We will try answering those most common ones that people submitted online. We have collected data from multiple sources. If in doubt contact your doctor. A doctor knows your personal situation, which may be quite different from other people.
Can I have a period even when pregnant?
That would be very rare. Are you certain you are pregnant? If you have not done a pregnancy test yet you should. Some women experience vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, but the blood is lighter.
So what are real early signs of pregnancy?
The following symptoms may indicate you are pregnant : nausea, vomiting, lower-back pain, a missed menstrual period.I love fish food, can I eat fish during pregnancy? You can if you avoid fish with high concentrations of mercury. Tests have shown that a high dose of mercury can be damaging to your child's health. You can eat fish with low levels of mercury. Fish is healthy as it
contains omega-3 fatty acids that are both healthy for your baby and for yourself.
Shark and Swordfish should not be eaten during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor or food experts about other fish that you should avoid.
I read something about cheese being bad while pregnant?
True. Do not consume Brie, Feta, Camembert, and other soft cheeses. And for a very simple reason : they contain bacterium that can be life- threatening to the fetus. It's very important you watch what cheeses you eat. Raw food in general should not be eaten while pregnant.
How long does it take to get pregnant?
While this mostly depends on your personal situation, and how hard you are trying - there are some statistics that are interesting. For example it takes 4 months on average for woman to get pregnant. A simple rule for your pregnancy chances is that the older you get the harder it will be
to get pregnant. If after 7 - 8 months you are still not pregnant you may want to contact your doctor. Today there are many ways to treat fertility problems.
The pill and getting pregnant
You can try getting pregnant pretty much straight after you stop taking the pill. The effects of the pill usually leave your body within 24 hours.We will publish more questions and answers in future updates.