Saturday, July 15, 2006
16 and Pregnant
Shakara, 16, from Moss Point, MS asks...
Hello! I have a few questions to ask!!! Anyways, I'm about 4 months pregnant and I still get my periods, is that normal? And every morning I wake up my stomache hurts really bad, is that normal? And everytime I eat something I feel like I have to vomit is that normal?
Stacy Says...
Ok, if you're getting your period, you ARE NOT pregnant. Did you take a pregnancy test? At four months, are you seeing a doctor? Do you mean that you're spotting--a little bit of dark red/brown blood? Because that can be normal at times. Bright red blood, abdominal and/or back pain IS NOT normal and you should call your doctor. You definitely need to receiving regular medical care because at 16, YOUR body is still growing and so you are at risk for low-birth weight baby and preterm labor.
IF you are pregnant, yes--nausea in the morning is normal. That can last all pregnancy. Feeling like you are going to throw up after you eat, that can be normal. My suggestion is to read the book, What to Expect When You Are Expecting. This can clear up alot of questions for you.
Hello! I have a few questions to ask!!! Anyways, I'm about 4 months pregnant and I still get my periods, is that normal? And every morning I wake up my stomache hurts really bad, is that normal? And everytime I eat something I feel like I have to vomit is that normal?
Stacy Says...
Ok, if you're getting your period, you ARE NOT pregnant. Did you take a pregnancy test? At four months, are you seeing a doctor? Do you mean that you're spotting--a little bit of dark red/brown blood? Because that can be normal at times. Bright red blood, abdominal and/or back pain IS NOT normal and you should call your doctor. You definitely need to receiving regular medical care because at 16, YOUR body is still growing and so you are at risk for low-birth weight baby and preterm labor.
IF you are pregnant, yes--nausea in the morning is normal. That can last all pregnancy. Feeling like you are going to throw up after you eat, that can be normal. My suggestion is to read the book, What to Expect When You Are Expecting. This can clear up alot of questions for you.
