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Expert: - 9/28/2011


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In May i had missed taking 2 or 3 of my birth control pills.  I had unprotected sex once.  I have been bleeding every month on my 7 days off of the pill, but i am having signs of pregnancy, weight gain, itchy breasts and belly, my stomach is beginning to feel hard and sticks out more.  I feel more hungry, have been peeing more and have been more tired. Lately it feels like something moving inside my stomach.  Could I be pregnant?

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Dear Claire,

Have you found out if you are pregnant yet? It does sound like you might have signs of pregnancy. If you haven't found out yet and want a free pregnancy test, find a pregnancy resource center near you. http://www.optionline.org or call 1-800-395-HELP. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com to update me. Hope to hear from you soon.

Diane Cheryl

P.S. There really is no such thing as "protected" sex. You can get pregnant even if you use birth control so just wanted you to know that.

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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