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Is it true that some women never get positive pregnancy tests throughout their pregnancy? been reading stories online

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Unbelievable: You can't believe everything you read online, however the quality of pregnancy tests have improved considerably over the years and are very accurate.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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