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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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Be my baby: On the road to fatherhood
With a theatrical sigh, I took the still warm plastic contraption, held it at arm's length in such a way that it suggested it was radioactive and rested it on top of the toilet. I love my wife dearly, but there is a line. Well, actually, there were two lines.
What's the alternative?
I want to get pregnant this year. What can I do to increase my chances of conceiving?
Daily sex urged for budding dads
Having sex every day improves the quality of men's sperm and is recommended for couples trying to conceive.
Low B12 mums 'up birth defect risk'
Babies whose mothers had low levels of vitamin B12 just before and after they were conceived could be up to five times more likely to be being born with a congenital defect, a study reveals.
Misconceiving
Sex education is important for young adults but it can often leave one with a lasting impression that falling pregnant is easy. Whilst this may be the case for some on average it can take a healthy couple up to twelve months to conceive.
Your menstrual cycle
It’s probably been a good few years since high school biology and chances are your memory is a little hazy when it comes to explaining your cycle in detail.
For optimum pregnancy
Your maternal instincts have kicked in and you are planning to start a family. In looking forward you have thought of everything from due dates to midwives, from names to parenting magazines; but have you thought about your body’s need to prepare for the best possible conception?
Reproductive Health Diet
Establishing good nutrition and health not only supports your chances of healthy conception, but also means that you are set up for continued healthy habits for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
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Ready to start a family?
Having a child is almost certainly the biggest responsibility you will face. They turn your life (and house!) upside down and all of a sudden you have a small life whose existence depends on you.
The Shettles Method of gender selection
Dr Shettles claims that his method of gender selection has a success rate of up to 85 per cent. Here are his recommendations for choosing your baby's sex.
Baby don't wait
Women will be urged to work out a reproductive life plan from the age of 25 to prevent the agony of not being able to have children.
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