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Had sex the day before my 1st postpartum period it only lasted 4 days though can i still be pregnant?

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Possible: Nursing or not, about 50% of patients can ovulate within 6 weeks of delivery. Don't take chances ! get a pregnancy test at least 10 days after unprotected intercourse (it may take that long to be positive) and see your hcp.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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