Pregnancy FAQ

There must be many thought provoking questions related to pregnancy which you would like to know, given below are certain questions which are most often asked by anxious women regarding pregnancy.

Missing out on your birth control pills no what?

Many a times you miss out on your birth control pills as your mind is diverted to other major problems but then there is no need to panic as you can always double the dost or easier still make use of condoms until you get started with the other pack of birth control pills. The reason for birth control pills to fail can be because of antibiotics that you have been using due to certain illness.

Delayed periods, negative pregnancy test reports but positive pregnancy symptoms no what?

Sometimes your pregnancy test results may go wrong as you have tested a little too early but then you can always go in for a recheck making sure that this time you have done the test properly.

Tiredness and sore breasts is this a sign of pregnancy?

Sore breasts and tiredness can be an early sign of pregnancy but then it does not mean that you are really pregnant until you have a pregnancy test done at your doctor’s clinic. The symptoms that you complain may be even due to stomach infection so there is no need to panic until you have a confirmed pregnancy report stating that you are indeed pregnant.

How do you go about fixing the exact date of conception?

Doctor’s usually fix the date of conception taking into consideration your last months menstrual date as it is a common fact that most women menstruate around 28 days but then if you keep a track of your ovulation period then you may be in a position to know the exact date of ovulation. Sperms can survive around 72 hours in the human body after its release and the egg can survive for a day after ovulation so there is no exact time or day when you have conceived.

How safe are medicines during pregnancy?

Doctor’s are the best persons on whose advise you need to take medications as they know which ones are safe and without side effects. Informing you doctor about your pregnancy will help him or her out to prescribe medication for you. Taking medications during pregnancy without consulting your doctor can sometimes lead to harmful side effects not only for you but to your baby too so avoid self medication during pregnancy.

Who is the father of my child?

Getting pregnant and not knowing who has fathered your child can create a major problem and can be traumatic but then knowing the exact date of ovulation can tell you who has fathered your child in case you have had sex with multiple partners, other than the exact date of ovulation no other tests other than DNA test can confirm who has fathered your child.

Where can you get more information regarding maternity clothes, insurance etc?

There are numerous websites wherein you can get all the required information regarding maternity clothes, maternity insurance policies, childbirth videos, maternity laws etc.