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Pregnancy query

Hi I am 9 months pregnant and today I checked my fasting sugar level through rapid glucometer after I realised that the test strips was expired on june 2026 I am scared that the strip touch my blood directly coming from skin finger will it affect my baby inside because of the strip

Fever and cold before periods

Ive noticed since 2 months that i get symptoms like feverishness and mild cold before the onset of periods as in PMS timeframe and also at times dizziness and bloating.How to cure it?Could it be due to hormonal imbalance?

Periods delay

Had unprotected intercourse on May 24 and took i-pill within 10 hours. I had no spotting or bleeding afterward. My periods usually come between the 6th and 10th of each month. On June 6, I had a period which is a bit heavy than the usual flow for 4–5 days and stopped. Could this have been spotting or was it a regular period? My next period came on July 7 and lasted 4–5 days with my usual flow. I have had no intercourse since May 24. Today is August 11, and my period hasn't come yet. Could I still be pregnant, or is this delay likely due to the pill? When can I expect my period?

Postpartum period

I am 15 month postpartum and breastfeeding. My normal cycle is of 40-45 days. I got my last period is on 12the July and from 7th August I am having light bleeding. Is it normal

Symetrical iugr placenta insufficiency

My wife had week 29 color doppler ultrasound and the fetal growth showing each part almost 2 week behind proportionate. HC, AC, FL all are equally behind. And she had placental insufficiency since week 12 and baby unambilical cords are normal. So, is this a genetic issue or because of placenta? Because placenta insufficiency cause asymetric iugr but ours showing symetric. Please advise

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