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Sexual positions for conceiving
When it comes to conception there is a lot of discussion about successful positions for 'making babies'. Are some sexual positions better than others for conception?
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Ovulation
Understanding ovulation signs, symptoms & your cycle.
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Do you tell people you're trying for a baby?
Gone are the days of waiting until 12 weeks are up before announcing you're expecting. These days, more couples than ever are sharing with family and friends that they're trying for a baby – instead of waiting until they're pregnant.
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How do we tell people to butt out of our baby-making plans?
I'm worried I'll just start sucker punching people so they know how I feel every time I'm asked.
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An intimate story of infertility, told from a man's perspective
In a moving 3000-word Facebook post, Dan Majesky has shared a painful journey of infertility, with a big surprise at the end.
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Infertility is no laughing matter – until you see these pictures
It's usually not a funny topic, but Whitney and Spencer Blake have turned their unexplained infertility into something they can laugh at.
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What to do when you're trying for a baby
Trying to conceive can be an exciting time – after all, you're attempting to make an entirely new human! – but it can also bring its fair share of frustration and emotions.
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Pre-conception health tips for men
As it turns out, conceiving a baby isn't just about fertility and women's health.
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My baby lust and the emotional rollercoaster of infertility
I'd never paid much attention to Kim Kardashian, but that all changed last summer when she opened up about her troubles getting pregnant. Suddenly Mrs Kanye West and I briefly had something in common: We both desperately wanted a baby, but things weren't going according to plan.
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Mum says 'leech treatment' helped her conceive at 45
A woman was told by doctors there was "virtually zero" chance of her falling pregnant - but then, she says, leeches changed her life.
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Natural ways to try to choose your baby's sex
When friends began to whisper that they had used "natural" methods to swing the gender balance, I found their words impossible to ignore.
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New pregnancy test syncs with your phone
A new high-tech pregnancy test communicates with a companion app to give you the good news.
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Prevent pelvic pain with pre-pregnancy exercise: study
Women who want to stave off aches and pains in pregnancy should exercise regularly before they conceive, experts say.
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