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Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the period from the formation of an embryo in a female womb till childbirth. It is also called gestation period, and it usually lasts for 40 weeks from the last menstrual period. The symptoms of pregnancy include missed periods, nausea, vomiting, implantation bleeding, and breast tenderness.

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There was no ejaculation inside me. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner a week ago. He did not ejaculate inside me. But, I had still taken an I-pill after about two to three hours of having sex. I still have not got my periods. What should I do? Am I pregnant? Should I wait for some more days? My periods were due a wee...  Read Full »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is better to wait for about one week. If your pregnancy test is also negative, then there is no need to worry as you have taken precaution well in time. The medicine for postponing can also delay your periods and more dose after taking emergency contraceptive...  Read Full »

Will intake of 2500 mg vitamin C during early pregnancy, harm the baby?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old, and 6 weeks pregnant. I forgot to take my vitamin C supplement this morning and now I took about 2500 mg. I am worried about the baby because I do not want this to cause any damage to my baby.  Read Full »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, prenatal vitamins contain vitamin C and you do not need to take any extra supplement. It is better to take it in your diet in the form of citrus fruits and vegetables. However, there are different studies and some recommend a higher dose in pregnancy but the...  Read Full »

My LMP and ultrasound differ by two days. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, According to my LMP, I was 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant, and ultrasound showed I was 9 weeks and 3 days pregnant. There was a CRL measurement of 26.96 mm. I had sex on the last day of my periods and then again after 11 days. And, my LMP and ultrasound calculation show two days difference. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your estimation is correct. There is the least possibility of conceiving on the last day of the period. You must have conceived around the second event. Now, LMP (last menstrual period) and ultrasound time cannot match exactly. Although in your case, it is almost th...  Read Full »

What foods need to be avoided while trying to conceive?

Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive for the past two months. I have a heat body. I have about 3 to 4 heat boils. I want to know about foods to be avoided while trying to conceive. I take at least 4 guavas a week and I am taking chickpea often. I also take capsicum salad twice a week. But I heard that...  Read Full »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to hear that you are trying to get conceived, but do not have any myths regarding food items. Take care of your ovulation days. It comes from the 11th to 22nd day in a 28 to 30 days cycle. It increases the chances of conception while trying on these days. Reg...  Read Full »

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