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I'm able to palpate an abdominal pulse while standing despite being over weight. could i be pregnant? (w/anterior placenta) also pulling paraumbilical
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Palpable abdominal p: In the right situation you may be pregnant but you not going to feel the abdominal pulse because of pregenancy
Answered 4/19/2016
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Pregnancy test: Before one jumps to conclusions we should start at the beginning. If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available at any pharmacy. This is the first step.
Answered 4/18/2016
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