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What is pregnancy?Pregnancy refers to a time when you have a fetus (or more than one) developing in your uterus. It most often happens after sexual intercourse, but it can also happen through assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). An at-home pregnancy test is the most common way to confirm pregnancy, but you can also confirm you’re…
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