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Does erect nipples mean you are pregnant?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That would not be a reliable sign of pregnancy because there are a number of reasons for that to occur.

Answered 9/14/2013

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