The popular saying ‘You are what you eat’ can be aptly applied to fertility and trying to conceive. Some changes to you and your partner’s diets may well improve your chances of getting pregnant. Scientific study has proven that diet plays a role in fertility. In some cases the verdict is still mixed as whether… Continue Reading
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Gender Determination
From the beginning of time, women have tried to influence the gender of their babies. This was especially important in cultures where boys were the favored offspring. Even today, in many countries this is still so and mothers-to-be continue to try to predetermine the sex of their baby. Scientists have joined the baby sex prediction… Continue Reading
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Dealing with Trying to Conceive and Mothers Day
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it seems like an appropriate time to look at dealing with this occasion when trying to start a family or after suffering a miscarriage. For most women trying to conceive, this is one of the hardest ‘holidays,’ for want of a better word, to deal with. For some odd reason,… Continue Reading
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Four Causes of Male Infertility
When a couple has difficulty conceiving almost everyone, sadly, even some in the medical profession thinks it’s something to do with the female, but this is not always the case. The funny thing is, testing for male infertility is easy and cheap compared to some of the uncomfortable and sometimes painful procedures women go through… Continue Reading
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Knowing When You are Most Fertile
Surprisingly most of us do not know that there is a short window of time during which a woman is fertile and could possibly get pregnant. So, when trying to conceive it is important to know your body and recognize the signs that you are ovulating. First of all, the mature egg lives for approximately… Continue Reading
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Conception Diet
The foods you eat or don’t eat play a significant part in your chance of getting pregnant while trying to conceive. While most women know that they need a well-balanced diet, not many understand the significance of nutrition in maintaining reproductive health and hence improving their fertility rate. First of all, a balanced diet helps… Continue Reading
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Preconception Checklist for Women
It is vitally important for women to have a preconception checkup before starting on the journey towards parenthood. However, many of us fail to do so and although for the majority everything goes well – it is not always the case. Remember also, that a preconception checkup is just as important for first time moms… Continue Reading
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Preconception Checkup for Him
If you are planning to get pregnant, you know that you need a pre-pregnancy checkup, but what about the father-to-be? It is also important for him to have a pre-conception checkup as well. This is especially true for men who smoke, drink a lot, use drugs or work with hazardous material. It is a medical… Continue Reading
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Trying to Conceive Ramblings
Trying to conceive, known on many pregnancy forums and groups as TTC, can be a very touchy and emotional subject. This is especially true for those persons who are having difficulties conceiving. However, I’m hoping that we will be able to offer encouragement, support and useful information as we look at all the ‘ins and… Continue Reading
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