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Symptoms of Pregnancy

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Overview

You may be pregnant if you:

If you have regular menstrual periods and are sexually active, you can become pregnant, even if you use birth control.

If you think you might be pregnant, do a home pregnancy test. If the result is positive, practice the following good health habits until you see your doctor:

Even if the pregnancy test is negative, if you continue to have pregnancy symptoms, it is a good idea to see your doctor to confirm the results. Practice good health habits until you see your doctor.


Credits for Symptoms of Pregnancy

Current as of: July 10, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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