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A member asked:

Gave natural birth 9 1/2 wks ago. had brown spotting 1 1/2 weeks ago for 4 days. should i test for pregnancy? i am bottle feeding and no birth control

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Although, pregnancy is somewhat unlikely.

Dr Deeken agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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