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.