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Tema [17]
2 years ago
15

Positive signs of pregnancy are diagnostic, meaning nothing else can elicit that sign except pregnancy. What is the earliest pos

itive sign of pregnancy
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1 answer:
bixtya [17]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Missed period

Explanation:

Symptoms of early pregnancy can include a missed period, an increased need to urinate, swollen and tender breasts, fatigue, and morning sickness

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