Question 1

can your body change shape after pregnancy?

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Yes: This is not something that should be pondered over much.  With effort, and sometimes without much effort, you can regain your former body shape, if it means that much t you.  Human pregnancy is a very metabolically transforming state and i will suggest that the outcome, with your precious new baby, should be considered well worth your risk of some personal body changes.

Question 2

when is your body ready for sex after pregnancy?

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6 weeks: Resumption of sexual activities after pregnancy is typically advised after 6 weeks of recovery time, whether its a vaginal or cesarean delivery.  If you had an episiotomy or vaginal laceration, it may extend your convalescence period.  Whenever you do resume sexual activities, it is best to take things slowly and listen to your body, using lubricants and foreplay liberally to ease any discomfort.

Question 3

what can i do to get a slim body after my pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: 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.

Question 4

what can i do to make my body strong enough to hold a pregnancy?

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Good physical status: Obesity is a major risk factor for pregnancy, so starting out in good physical condition is important. Eat right, avoiding fat and salt and fast foods), eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day, get plenty of exercise (walking 20 minutes a day), take a pre-natal vitamin daily for several months before conceiving, and get plenty of rest.

Question 5

my grandmother says pregnancy makes a woman's body stronger. true?

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Stamina !: Depending on the weight gain and general health of the mother, this can be the case for many certain women. However, there's little debate that maternity can  toughen you up in skills acquired during the pregnancy, delivery and raising of your kids ! your grandma is a wise woman.

Question 6

please tell me if there are any permanent body changes after pregnancy?

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Yes: There are a number of permanent changes after pregnancy.  For example, breast tissue doesn't fully mature until you are pregnant the first time.  But after the first pregnancy, it is always able to produce milk.  Another example is the cervical opening.  Prior to first pregnancy it is round.  After pregnancy it is elongated.   Its possible to tell  if you given birth.  There are many such changes.

Question 7

how long does it take for a woman's body to completely heal from pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Good question!: Most reproductive organ changes are reversed by 6-12 weeks postpartum, however more subtle but not less important changes in blood count, iron stores, calcium reserves may take several months to a year before returning to baseline.

Question 8

can you convince your body that you're pregnant? make it provide you with pregnancy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Pseudo pregnancy: Also known as a false pregnancy the mind can cause you to have the physical signs of pregnancy. Do a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant.

Question 9

what causes pregnancy? with deep body contact with partner without penetration causes pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Sperms in vagina: You can not get pregnant without male sperms entering the vagina.If there is no penetration or contact with the spermatic fluid with the vaginal opening you can not get pregnant .But contact with the penis with vagina or rubbing at the vaginal opening , there is an outside chance of getting pregnant as some preejaculation fluid may contain sperms.

Question 10

how much time does it take my body to get free from pregnancy pills? itook them from october 2012 till february 2013 ?

Accepted Answer

You're done: Those pills are definitely out of your system by now.  The 1/2 life of most birth control pills is around 8-12 hours.  So effects wore off long ago.

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