Expert: Elayne Glantzberg - 6/12/2007

Question
I just had my baby 9 weeks ago and ever since he was 4weeks old we've had unprotected sex about 20times and hes ejaculated in me almost everytime.
I havent gotten my period still and i stopped breastfeeding when he was 5weeks old.
I know i could possibly be pregnant but whats the chances?
and why do they say right after you give birth its a higher chance to get pregnant?
when should i take a pregnancy test?  

Answer
You probably have a 20% or less chance of being pregnant right now.  It is said to be easier to get pregnant right after birth mostly because you can not easily tell when your fertility has returned.  You ovulate before you get your first period, so your fertility can return silently when you think you are "safe".  You can take a pregnancy test anytime.  It takes 10-14 days for a new pregnancy to show up on a test.