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Q. I am a 19 year old gal from Malaysia want to ask about the pregnancy things......

I just finish my period...the 2nd and the 3rd day after period, I having the sex with my boy friend. do you think this can make me get pregnant? I really scared about this, what can I do now? Can you answer me as soon as possible? Please, thank you.

A. Yes, you can get pregnant having sex 2-3 days after your period if these were your fertile days. You can use many forms of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Are you in a position to seek medical care? You really need to talk further about sex and the risks of pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and fertility. The risks are great and not worth it for some women who decide not to have sex until they are married. This could be a a choice for you. Please feel free to write back if you are interested in abstinence as a choice for you and I will get you some support.

Debi Fatherree, RN, has been in nursing for 10 years. All of it has been with a childbirth focus. She has worked postpartum, nursery, NICU and have cross trained some in Labor and Delivery. She started a infant home visit and prenatal educational program in her rural home town and was nominated for Maternal Child nurse of the Year in 1995. She and her husband were transferred with his company 1 1/2 years ago and she started teaching chidlbirth classes and doing breastfeeding classes and consults. She also works as a doula and has her own business, StorkHelp. Debi is mom to three wonderful children - Katie, age 8, Hannah, age 6 and Bobby, age3 (my spit fire.) She and her husband have been married thirteen years, a great accomplishment these days. She currently teaches in the hospital setting and privately through StorkHelp.

Debi 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.