What does a contraction feel like?

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Typically, real labor contractions feel like a pain or pressure that starts in the back and moves to the front of your lower abdomen.

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I'm a bit worried because my last menstrual period was on April 27, 2017, and when I took a home pregnancy test on June 4, it came out positive. I got a blood test on Tuesday with an hCG level of 12579.68. Then, I went for an ultrasound on June 6th. They saw a sac with a fetus, but there was no heartbeat. I'm currently 6 weeks pregnant, and its been two days since that ultrasound. Is it okay for me to go for another ultrasound today to check for a heartbeat?

It is recommended to wait at least one week after the first ultrasound to check for the heartbeat. You can go for another ultrasound around 7 weeks of pregnancy to have a better chance of detecting the fetal heartbeat.

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At what age does a woman stop being sexually active?

Although there is no limit, most studies showed women being sexually active till seventh decade of life.

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I'm 35 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and Ive been told I have a grade 3 anterior placenta. Is this something I should be worried about or take any special precautions for?

No need to worry,it's not unusual, follow your doctor advice.

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