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DrSugar Answers: OMG! Am I Pregnant?

DrSugar — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:00:07 PDT

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions.

OK FitSugar readers, this week’s column is not based on a single reader’s question. Instead it is going to be a broad, general answer to the vast amount of questions regarding sex, contraception, and pregnancy we here at Sugar get on a rather routine basis. Most questions that we receive are along the lines of: "I'm not on birth control and had unprotected sex, am I pregnant?" or "We used a condom, but it broke . . . am I pregnant?" This column deals with sex, common types of contraception and their failure rates, and how to avoid unplanned pregnancies. If you have ever ended up in a tricky situation after having sex, keep on reading.

A Test About Pregnancy Tests

DearSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT

Whether it was a joyous or miserable experience, I'm sure most of you have taken a home pregnancy test before. I can't speak for you, but I can admit that I don't know much about them other than the fact that they can tell you if the condom breaking incident and your late period have anything in common. So let's test your knowledge about pregnancy tests.

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Pregnancy Test: Take It Alone or With Others?

DearSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 PDT

Since I'm not married and not ready to be a mom yet, taking a pregnancy test doesn't strike me as a joyous occasion. If I did have to buy a test, pee on a stick, and wait to find out if my period was late because I was pregnant, I'd definitely want someone in the room with me. Though I'm not sure every woman feels the same way.

So if you had to take a pregnancy test, would you want someone in the bathroom with you? Would you want the support of a friend, family member, or the person you had sex with? Or is this news private and something you'd want to discover alone?

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Brooke Burke Reveals How She Stays Fit While Pregnant

FitSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:00:00 PST

Brooke Burke, pregnant with her fourth child, is one celeb who never ceases to amaze me with how fast she is back into a bikini postpartum. With Brooke, I think a lot of is it good genes (much like Keri Russell), but she's no couch potato either. Here's more:

"I’ve been doing Pilates for eight years. I actually started with my first pregnancy. I’m a big believer in staying fit during your pregnancy," says Burke, 36. "I know a lot of women are a little afraid to work their abs, or are afraid of core work, but I think it supports your back and I think it helps for an easier delivery and it makes us feel good," says the actress. "The more fit you are during your pregnancy, the quicker you're going to bounce back. I probably started up two weeks after delivery and I felt I could handle that."

She's telling the truth too. Check out old pictures of Brooke when she was about eight months pregnant doing BOSU work!

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It Has Arrived: Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test

FitSugar — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:00:03 PST

Is this a trailer for a new Star Wars movie or a pregnancy test?

"It's the most sophisticated piece of technology...you will ever pee on." Wow. I believe it.

A digital pregnancy test. That is pretty cool that you can find out if you're pregnant 4 days before you're supposed to get your period. And it tells you the results in words.

Clearblue Easy makes it quick and simple, whether you want a baby, or you want an answer.

Bump-Friendly Styles: Leopard-Print Finds for Mamas-to-Be

Nicole Abbott — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:16:11 PST

Dressing a growing bump can sometimes by a daunting task for mamas-to-be - after all, you still want to look fashionable! Leopard print is making a splash in maternity wear - just take a look at Jessica Simpson's maternity style! - and it's a classic print that will last the test of time, so you can save your leopard-print maternity items for a future pregnancy.

Leopard-print maternity tops - like the ASOS Maternity Leopard-Printed Top ($36), Short Sleeve Ruffled Maternity Tunic ($30), and the Rose Pope's Romantic Top ($195) - add a "glamazon" touch to your maternity outfit.

Be bold and add even more leopard print to your pregnancy wardrobe with Maternity Leopard Leggings ($40) or a leopard-print frock - like the Everly Grey Women's Kaitlyn 3/4 Sleeve Wrap Dress ($50) or the Elbow Sleeve Zipper Detail Maternity Dress ($100).

What's the Strangest Place You Took a Pregnancy Test?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:17:32 PST

Sometimes you just can't wait! After buying a home pregnancy test, some hopeful mamas-to-be just can't make it home before peeing on the stick. At a recent event introducing the new easy-to-handle Clearblue Plus Pregnancy Test, maternity concierge and BravoTV reality star Rosie Pope revealed that she discovered her third pregnancy at her oldest son's third birthday party. Saying she just couldn't wait to go home to take the test, she snuck into the bathroom and learned the exciting news.

Most LilSugar readers told us they took their tests at home, but we want to know - pregnant or not - where was the strangest place you took the test?

The Total Workup: Test Your Pre-Conception Genetic Testing Knowledge

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:32:31 PST

While some pregnancies are an unexpected surprise, many are planned for months, or even years, before they happen. For those with an inkling that they want to be in a pregnant way, there are vitamins to take, lifestyle changes to make, and tests to be done. Genetic testing has come a long way, now able to screen for 2,200 different diseases.

We know you know your prenatal tests, let's see how well you understand genetic testing.

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Kourtney Kardashian Goes Alternative: Test Your Knowledge!

Heather Dale — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:10:43 PST

The new season of Kourtney and Kim Take New York kicked off with a bang as fans everywhere watched the relationship woes between Kim and her now-ex Kris Humphries unfold. But aside from the arguments between Kim and Kris, one thing I can't help but focus on is Kourtney's new health regime, which includes lots of alternative therapies - perhaps for her now-revealed pregnancy? Have you been paying attention to her new healthy lifestyle? Let's test your knowledge to see how much you know about the following wellness practices!

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8 Ideas to Use Up Your FSA Before the Year-End

Emily Co — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:15 PST

Now that it's nearing the end of the year, there are some money chores you need to take care of, such as making sure you've spent the money in your Flexible Spending Account because it will expire before the New Year. You're actually allowed to file an extension if you haven't used up all your FSA dollars, but you need to check your company policy to see if they allow that. Don't fret if you can't extend, here are some last-minute ideas to use your FSA money:

Over-the-counter items: We're not allowed to spend our FSA dollars on over-the-counter medicines without prescriptions but there are plenty of nonmedicinal products that we can still use the FSA money for. For example, band aids, crutches, first aid kits, and rubbing alcohol.
Acupuncture: Acupuncture is covered by your FSA, so if you have a condition such as pain, consider acupuncture.
Chiropractic: Your FSA also covers chiropractic visits, so now may be the time to schedule an appointment with your chiropractor.
Birth control: Contraceptives are covered by the FSA, although some require prescription.
Glasses and contact lens: Schedule a vision exam and use your FSA dollars to buy a new pair of glasses or supplies of contact lenses.
Prescription medicine: Buy prescription medicine if it makes sense for you to do so. Most insurance policies will only let you buy a month's supply at a time, so you can't exactly stock up on medicine.
Doctor's visit: Your FSA will cover the copay so if you're due for a doctor's visit, try to go before the end of the year.
Medical monitoring and testing devices: If you need a gadget to measure and monitor your blood pressure or ovulation, perhaps it's time to buy one now. Pregnancy and glucose test kits also qualify.

FSA is best used when it covers items that your health insurance doesn't generally pay for. Remember to use them or you'll lose them before the year's up!