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Q. My period was 5 days late and I took a pregnancy test. The test came back negative. Could I still be pregnant? My period has always been on time to the very day.

A. Yes, you could still be pregnant. Your choices are to either take another pregnancy test or to see your practitioner.

If you restest and the result is negative you would need to see your practitioner about the reason for your tardy period. If you test and it is positive you need to select and visit a practitioner as well for prenatal care. Good luck!

Cyndi Klausing, RN, ACCE, has been a childbirth educator and breastfeeding counselor for over 18 years. She currently works as a newborn nursery nurse and is the mother of four sons.

Cyndi will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.