Hi Hannah, I am writting to you because my last period was June 20th, and I did a pregnancy test on August 6th and was positive. So counting from my last missed period, I should be about 11 weeks pregnant. On September 13th, I went to the Doctor and had a sonogram which in fact proved […]
General Pregnancy
Age 16, First Time Sex, Haven’t Taken Morning After Pill Yet
Alesha (age 16) writes, “hi hanna i just found this sight i am freakin out i had sex for the 1st time on may the 31st early in the morning aroung 1:30 but i havent taken the morning after pill yet because of clinic times i was gnna take it on the 2nd of june […]
Unprotected Sex, Boobs Hurt, Cramping & Bad Headache
lorraine (age 20) writes, “my periods are pretty irregular since i stopped taking the pill in 2009… i get them now every 20-35 days. i got my last period may 3rd. and i did have sex may 23rd. unprotected. starting about 3 days ago i started having very bad headaches. my boobs are very sore. […]
Eating Right for the Best Breast Milk
Pregnant women often get advice as to what to eat or drink. They are warned that the baby is ingesting the same nutrients and tastes. Flavor will enter into the amniotic fluid that surrounds your baby. The baby will in turn ingest it and taste what you consumed. The baby will get its nutrients from […]
Emergency contraceptives, Plan B & late periods
Hi there. I have a few questions concerning emergency contraceptives and late periods. I am not on birth control and about 2 months ago I was concerned that my partner and I had not protected ourselves well enough, so I went to the local clinic and got an emergency contraceptive (Plan B) pill. I waited […]
Should I Stop Taking Birth Control Until I Find Out if I’m Pregnant?
I think I might be pregnant. I had a normal period on the 11th of November, and had sex several times during ovulation week. The past 5 days I have had sore nipples, cramps in my abdomen, as well as sleepy feeling, and a cramp in my right side of my stomach near my bellybutton […]
18 Years Old and My Period Is Late
i am 18 years old and i am late on my period! i was supossed to get it nov 25 but it never came. i have a very regualr period i have never been late.. me and my boyfriend have had unprotected sex and he cums in me and i am not on any type […]
Having Sharp Pains in My Abdomen. Am I Pregnant?
I’m currently on Depo-Provera (no idea if that is the correct spelling) for about a year and me and my boyfriend have been having unprotected sex since, lately I’ve been having sharp pains in my abdominal on the left side when i want to urinate or if i laugh too loudly or sit or suddenly […]
Age 16, No Period after Morning After Pills
hello hannah, i have a major question. am scared because i took two morning after pills with in one month. i had two short periods; the first was june 12 to 16 when i took the pill may 28 then took another pill the 17 after i had sex with my boyfriend
Do tender nipples mean I’m pregnant?
Dear Hannah, I think that I may be pregnant but I’m really not sure. I know that doctors say that your breasts begin to get swollen or tender when you’re pregnant, but it’s really my nipples that are tender. I’m supposed to get my period around next week, but my doctor’s appointment isn’t until next […]