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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?
The signs and symptoms of ovulation
If you're hoping to conceive, one of the most important things you need to know about is ovulation.
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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.
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.
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.
New pregnancy test syncs with your phone
A new high-tech pregnancy test communicates with a companion app to give you the good news.
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.
Why tweaking your pregnancy test isn't a great idea
I have been known to do tests early, and even multiple tests in one day, so I can relate to how tempting it could be.
Why I'm choosing to be a single mother right from the start
I believe that you get out of families what you put into them, and I will give mine my all.
Why pregnancy tests can show the wrong result
Sometimes even modern pregnancy tests can get it wrong, giving false negative or positive results.
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Myths and modern aids for determining ovulation
Initial tests for infertility patients include checking their egg reserves, looking for fallopian-tube blockages and analysing their partners' sperm quality.
Dads' smoking before conception increases asthma risk
Fathers who smoke are more likely to have children with asthma even if they quit the habit before their baby is conceived, according to new research.
The benefits of pre-conception genetic testing
A new Australian company is offering pre-conception genetic testing for 145 diseases so couples can learn if they are unwitting carriers of disorders which may be passed on to their future babies.
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