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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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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