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Expert Q&A
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| By Lisa Miller, CNM, JD Perinatal Risk Management & Education Services Chicago, Illinois | ||
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Can I get pregnant when I'm having a period?
You can get pregnant when you are bleeding, though it would not truly be a menstrual period. Many women experience irregular bleeding that they mistake for a period, and conceive during intercourse at this time.
If you don't wish to become pregnant, it is always wise to use some method of contraception."
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