If you have missed a period, or if your period is late, you can take a pregnancy (urine) test to find out if you are pregnant. We can do a pregnancy test for you and have counsellors available to discuss your options with you. You can also see your doctor to be tested. Stress or changes in your lifestyle can affect your menstrual cycle too, so that may be why your period is late.

You should take a pregnancy test. You can also choose to go to a clinic, see your family doctor, or you can come to the Teen Health Centre.

There are several ways to find out if you are pregnant, ranging from a self test that you can purchase at a local drug store to having a doctor conduct a pregnancy test, but one of the best ways is to visit a Crisis Pregnancy Center(CPC) near you. The tests are free as well as counseling, informational material, and other resources. To locate a CPC near you, go to the "Find a Pregnancy Center" section of this web site.

Drugs and alcohol can harm a baby before and after birth. It is never too late to stop using a drug. A mother who stops using alcohol or drugs at any time increases the chances that her baby will be born healthy. Contact the Oakland County Health Division PACE Unit for help at 248-858-5200 or toll-free 1-888-350-0900 ext. 85200 (appointments are required).

It is generally recommended to see the doctor at about the time of your second missed period. If, however, you have medical problems or any particular questions or concerns you should go as soon as possible.

If you think you may be pregnant, stop taking your pills and check with your healthcare professional immediately. Until you know whether you are pregnant, it is very important to use another form of birth control, such as condoms.

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Of course. Pregnancy can put a woman's body through a lot of changes and stresses. As your hormones change, the bones soften, the pelvis region expands, and muscles and ligaments become lax. As weight increases, the pressure and stress on muscles increases. The common result of this is subluxations, which causes nerve pressure and then pain. Headaches and mid-back pain is the most common complaint. Chiropractic care is very effective in relieving the nerve pressure that causes these pains.

Many of those diagnosed with MS are young women with plans of having children at some point in their future. The good news is that MS does not affect fertility, and pregnancies progress "normally" (that is, having the same benefits and risks as someone without MS). For most women with MS, MS symptoms often stabilize or improve during pregnancy.

Stop taking the pill. It is suggested to use the back up method for two-three months to assure an accurate calculation of the delivery date and to prevent a multiple pregnancy. Sometimes it may take one to two months to begin ovulation again, which may cause a delay in becoming pregnant. Take a Prenatal vitamin supplement containing extra folic acid prior to getting pregnant to help prevent birth defects. ^ Contraceptive FAQ | ^ Top

Most women of child bearing years find that with weight loss their menstrual cycles become more regular, and that it's easier to become pregnant. There are also less complications with pregnancy and delivery. If a patient who has had a LAP-BAND® System procedure becomes pregnant, we simply deflate the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric band and allow them to consume whatever calories they need for mom and baby to grow.

Pregnancy can occur from intercourse that takes place during a period. This is because sperm can live in the body for up to five days, and if a woman ovulates soon after her period, then conception could take place from intercourse that occurred during her period.

Most doctors will strongly recommend for you to not get pregnant after your first year of the operation. Most of the excess weight is lost during this time. Your fetus' health may also be endangered.