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Your Question:

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Can you get a girl pregnant if she is already pregnant?

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The Answer:

Dear UUOUU,

No. Here's how it works: Ovulation — the release of an egg — usually occurs about 14 days before a woman's period begins. Pregnancy begins if the egg is fertilized by sperm and then completely implants itself in the lining of the uterus. Once a pregnancy begins, a woman's body begins to release hormones to support the pregnancy. The same hormones also prevent ovulation and menstruation. Since a woman does not ovulate while she is pregnant, it is not possible for an additional pregnancy to occur.

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