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Pregnancy can be a trying time for any new parent, and it seems like every day a new question or concern pops up. You wonder about the health of your baby, along with your own emotional and physical well being. Below you will find a list of the top 10 questions that parents-to-be ask.

1. Am I pregnant? This is the first concern that pops up; you wonder if the tests are accurate and if you can trust your own intuition and symptoms. This fear can easily be calmed with a visit to your doctor.
2. Should I continue to work? Should I work after the baby is born? Many families may be used to a two parent income, and deciding to stay home to raise a child is a very personal choice. Discuss your options with friends and family members, and be honest about your own feelings. If you or your spouse does decide to stay home, try to do a test run for a few months with just one income. Place the other partner's income in a savings account- and see how things go.
3. Is the baby ok? The first trimester can be particularly stressful, since you aren't able to feel the baby kick and most women won't begin to show this early on. Bleeding early on could also cause you to wonder about the health of your baby.
4. Is it a boy or a girl? Most doctors will be able to determine this around 18-20 weeks of pregnancy through an ultrasound.
5. Is it ok to have sex? Many women experience an increase in sex drive, but fear that the baby may be harmed during sexual activity. If your pregnancy is normal with no problems, sexual activity is usually fine. Discuss it with your doctor if you are concerned.
6. How do I take care of myself? This could include personal hygiene, diet, and exercise.
7. Am I doing something to harm the baby? At some point or another, moms-to-be may question their lifestyle choices. Smoking, drugs, alcohol, chemical cleaning products, etc could all raise concern.
8. How much is a baby going to cost? Crunching the numbers for diapers, formula, clothes and toys are all part of the pregnancy worries.
9. How will other pets and family members react to the new baby? If you have young children or pets in the home, you may worry about how they will all get together. Most of the time, things settle down within a few weeks and everyone lives together in harmony.
10. Will I be a good parent? Nobody is perfect- but as long as you love your little one and try your best you should be fine.