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I was due may 28th, 2009. I went over a couple of days. I gave birth on June 3rd, 09. I wanted to know around what day did i get pregnant? I dont keep up with my period, so thats all the info that I have. I assumed around August 20, 08 is when i got pregnant.

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Tericka,


Based on your due date, you most likely conceived around September 4th.


August 20th was most likely the first day of your last period, not your conception date.  Conception typically occurs about 14 days before your next period begins.


Since pregnancy is calculated as 40 weeks from the first day of your last period, you're not actually pregnant for the first two weeks as conception typically occurs about two weeks after your period begins.



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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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