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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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The test you should have in pregnancy - or even before conceiving
It is one of the most common viral infections, but few people have heard of it.
The myths and truths of gender swaying
Here are a few popular methods hopeful parents-to-be use to try to get a baby of their preferred gender – and what an expert says about whether they really work.
The man's role while trying to conceive
I honestly can think of nothing that kills the passion and excitement more than Excel intercourse. Thermometers, graphs and demands of performance put a lot of stress on everyone - including us men.
Asking the hard questions when trying to conceive
A poignant moment on holidays, 13 months after we started trying to have a baby, has got me thinking about the hard conversations that lay ahead.
Some lubricants could harm conception chances: study
Couples trying to conceive may want to avoid using certain common sexual lubricants, which a new study says can reduce the chances of pregnancy.
The myth of the 12-month referral wait
It's now 2014. I thought I would have had a baby or at least be pregnant by now. But at least I'm now rounding the first corner, rather than still waiting to line-up at the start line.
Dads need folate too: new study discovers importance of male diet in preventing birth defects
Men, as well as women, need to have adequate intake of the important vitamin B9 (folate) before conception to ensure the health of their future children.
When you want a baby but your partner doesn't
My husband and I have enough to disagree on. Whose turn is it to do the dishes? Big Brother or Masterchef? However lately it’s the decision of whether or not to have another baby that is causing the most trouble.
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A man's view of the TTC journey
His wife blogs regularly about their journey of trying to conceive, but this time it's Justin McCabe's turn to share how he feels about the monthly tests and their impact on their relationship.
The weird and wonderful history of the pregnancy test
From Ancient Egyptian agricultural trials to Hippocrates' honey tests, and the 'Piss Prophets' of the Middle Ages through to today's digital versions, pregnancy tests have come a very long way.
Trying to relax while trying to conceive
I'm getting into the right frame of mind to give up the charting, to just "relax", while trying to fall pregnant. It’s just not up to me and thinking about it has gotten absolutely exhausting.
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