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Dear Hannah, I'm on birth control but I had a really bad cold that turned into a bacterial infection in my lungs and had to take antibiotics for 5 days. They were 250 mg azithromycin. I didn't know until several days after my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex that antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill. I haven't missed any pills all month but my breasts are swollen and tender. I'm worried that I may have gotten pregnant. I get to the … Continue
My husband and I are trying to conceive. My last period was Sept. 2 and I ovulated on Sept. 7 (took an ovulation test). I took a pregnancy test today Sept. 20 and it was negative, is it to early to detect with a home pregnancy test? I am expecting my next period Sept. 28. Libby - - - - - - Dear Libby, Yes, most urine based home pregnancy tests (and even many blood based pregnancy tests) aren't sensitive enough to detect hCG (the … Continue
Baby_Bitty (23) writes, Hello Hannah, I had a question regarding pregnancy. I was 10 days late on my period (in which, I have had it on time every month prior to this) But, I started my period, had it normally for 2 days then the third day stopped all together then started bleeding the next day then it stopped. Usually my breasts become sore before menustruating but it goes away after my period ends. My breasts have been getting more tender as … Continue
Danielle (24) writes: I am 24 years old I had a abortion in September. My last period was January the 3rd-7th. I haven't gotten my period for February yet I'm 5 days late could I be pregnant? I have taken home pregnancy test all came back negative. I have frequent urination I haven't been able to eat and I'm loosing weight. I also sleep a lot more now. Why are my pregnancy test coming out negative? My period has never done this before. … Continue
Asking Hannah or Justin a question is easy! You can submit a question by filling out the form below. You can select to direct the question to Hannah, Justin or either. As we're able to, we'll select from the questions submitted and post them along with answers. We regularly field questions regarding the following: … Continue about Ask Hannah or Justin Your Pregnancy Question
You have just found out that you are pregnant. You can’t wait to share the news with your family, friends, and coworkers. However, telling your other kids may make you a little nervous. You are unsure of how they are going to react to having a new baby in the house. Each child is going to react in a different way. Their age is going to influence this a lot. If you have a 12 year old, they are going to understand what pregnant means. However, … Continue about How to Tell Your Children That You’re Pregnant
Hi Hannah, i had unsafe sex with my boyfriend right after 7days of my periods and next evening i had pills. after 5-7 days of sex i had may period again but i used to have my periods after 27-28 days. now i am seriously worried did i get pregnant??? Could u please tell who would i know?? Can i take pregnancy test before 1month of having sex?? what should i do?? Please tell me!!!! Shakira (21) … Continue about Can I Take a Pregnancy Test Before 1 Month of Having Sex?
Dear Hannah, I'm on birth control but I had a really bad cold that turned into a bacterial infection in my lungs and had to take antibiotics for 5 days. They were 250 mg azithromycin. I didn't know until several days after my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex that antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill. I haven't missed any pills all month but my breasts are swollen and tender. I'm worried that I may have gotten pregnant. I get to the … Continue about Will Taking Azithromycin Interfere with My Birth Control Pills?
Sarah (18) writes: dear hannah or justin.. on the 10th of december for the first time ever i had sex, there was no protection used but it really did not go for long at all, he definitely did not cum and instead we just stopped. my period has always been really irregular and impossible to track but i've done my best and i think it may be up to 12 days late (it is now the 26th of december). … Continue about First Time Sex, No Protection, Now Where’s My Period?
Hi, I had unprotected sex last October 9, 2011 and I took Nordette as ECP 4 hours after. 4pills 4hrs after unprotected sex then 4pills after 12hrs. I had a mild spotting on October 16, as in like a 2 spoonful of blood only. My regular period is around 28-30th of the month, when am I supposed to get my period and does being nauseated on somedays count as side effect? Thanks! Amanda (11) … Continue about Took Nordette as Emergency Contraception
My husband and I are trying to conceive. My last period was Sept. 2 and I ovulated on Sept. 7 (took an ovulation test). I took a pregnancy test today Sept. 20 and it was negative, is it to early to detect with a home pregnancy test? I am expecting my next period Sept. 28. Libby - - - - - - Dear Libby, Yes, most urine based home pregnancy tests (and even many blood based pregnancy tests) aren't sensitive enough to detect hCG (the … Continue about Too Early to Take Pregnancy Test 2 Weeks after Ovulation?
Some of the best advice that Ob-gyns and midwives are now offering pregnant women is to stay fit during the pregnancy. Some women may have already been in pretty good shape before they got pregnant and others may not have been. Moderate exercising throughout pregnancy can strengthen muscles and often can mean an easier labor. 5 great exercises to tone leg and belly muscles during pregnancy are: … Continue about 5 Great Exercises to Tone Leg & Belly Muscles During Pregnancy
It may be your first time being pregnant or this may be your 3rd child. Each pregnancy is different and women often experience different symptoms or pains. A lot of these pains cause a great deal of stress for an expectant mother. They do not want anything to go wrong during their 9 months of pregnancy. Because there are a wide range of symptoms and complaints that pregnant women experience, you might feel better finding out what a few of the … Continue about Common Symptoms & Complaints Experienced During Pregnancy
okay ive been having sex with my boyfriend for about a month now, and he doesnt like to wear a condom. last month my period lasted for two weeks. this month i havent had it at all... i am on the pill, but my boyfriend cummed inside me :/ i'm really scared, could i be pregnant? Katie (15) … Continue about Boyfriend Doesn’t Like to Wear Condom, But I’m on the Pill
Hi hannah I had unprotected sex and i took a plan b pill one time in augest then one in september; my period was suppose to start on october 14th. im 7 days late into my period; im scared that i might be pregnet, but i took 3 pregnacy tests and they all came out negitive, and my stomach has been hurting alot and i gain a few pounds. is there a chance i might be pregnet? Scared (17) … Continue about 7 Days Late for My Period & Scared I Might Be Pregnant
im 16 and i only took Plan b one-step. do i need to take the second pill to prevent pregnancy Kate (16) … Continue about Took Plan B One Step – Should I Take a Second Pill?
If you have any idea that you think you may be pregnant, the first few weeks may be the most nerve racking. Although you have taken a home pregnancy test that came back positive, it is important to confirm those same results with your doctor. Since your doctor may not be able to get you in immediately, waiting can often be the hardest thing. However, once you go to the doctor, they should be able to confirm pretty quickly whether you are or are … Continue about A Brief Guide to Your Pregnancy
