Question 1

can parents tell that their child is pregnant? because my mom is looking at me funny like she knows something.

Accepted Answer

Parental Intuition: If you have a pregnancy bump, then she might have a visual reason to be suspicious that you are pregnant. Also, parents have a good sense of who you are and can easily pick up and sense changes you may not even realize that you are exuding. They may not know exactly you are pregnant, but they may pick up on the fact that something is going on with you..

Question 2

how shall i tell my mom i'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Candidly: How about 'Mom, I am pregnant'. Be ready to discuss the issue in depth. Take care.

Question 3

is zzquil ok for pregnant mom? and baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, use the capsules since the liquid contains alcohol. It's basically the same medication that is in benadryl: diphenhydramine.

Question 4

what kind of food is best for pregnancy mom?

Accepted Answer

Unprocessed: Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.  Eat food that is unprocessed, meaning you make it yourself.  Don't buy anything from the grocery store that has more than five ingredients in it.

Question 5

can my mom see signs of pregnancy in 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Visible signs of prwgnancy occur beginning at about 6 weeks.

Question 6

can i get my mom pregnant?we want to have children together

Accepted Answer

Risky : Although every pregnancy has a 4% risk of having an unexpected surprise (premi, birth defect, infection) that changes in closely related individuals. We are each thought to carry as many as 4 recessive genes to a metabolic disorder that can be life threatening.If you have kids together, you double or triple your risks of having a defective baby.

Question 7

can you tell me how to tell my extreme & overly anxious mom i'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Best to muster: up the courage and come right out and tell her. If you aren't real emotional in your presentation it won't feed into her being more reactive to the news.

Question 8

im 17 and pregnant... does my mom have the right to make me not have my baby.

Accepted Answer

It depends on legal: Matters ; what state u are in.  U should first discuss your concerns with your mother, then perhaps another trusted family member, your doctor, a hospital social worker, and finally you might have to talk to a lawyer.  Your rights to your body are ethically held high, but parents of minors have different powers in different states. The courts usually give many rights to the birth mom.

Question 9

i'm just wondering, if your mom smoked when pregnant does it effect your body?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The fetus is dependent upon the oxygenation of mom's blood to receive its' own sustenance. Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide (car exhaust) and many other harmful contaminants  which can slow the fetus' growth.

Question 10

how to know what is best diet for a new mom who wants to lose pregnancy weight?

Accepted Answer

No best diet : Don’t strive to lose your pregnancy weight instantaneously. Your body has just been through a lot.  If you breast feed your baby that will burn extra calories. Make sensible nutrition choices. Remain physically active. Ensure that calories burned exceed calories consumed. Take care.

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Can my mom see signs of pregnancy in 3 weeks?

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Can i get my mom pregnant?we want to have children together

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Can you tell me how to tell my extreme & overly anxious mom i'm pregnant?

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Im 17 and pregnant... does my mom have the right to make me not have my baby.

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How to know what is best diet for a new mom who wants to lose pregnancy weight?

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