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IVF - facts and figures
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/06/2007 01:34:47
The IVF success rate even for women under 35 is less than 30 per cent, but what other stats should you know about?
For an increasing number of couples in the UK, assisted conception might be their only remaining chance of having a baby. It's useful to know the success rate stats for IVF so you can manage your expectations. That is not to say that you should not consider it seriously if you bo...
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Toxins found in baby rice - the facts behind the headlines
By Susie Boone on 13/04/2011 09:40:02
After reports in the media about low level arsenic, cadmium and lead being found in rice-based baby foods, we lay out the facts you need to know
Scientists in Sweden have called for new food safety guidelines after low levels of arsenic and other metal toxins, such as cadmium and lead, were confirmed in baby foods, particularly those containing rice.Is this something mums should be worried about? It's definitely not somet...
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Is it a pregnancy myth or fact?
By Anna Lewis on 15/03/2012 10:42:53
From avoiding cats to going into labour during a full moon – we investigate the truth behind some well-known pregnancy myths
You can tell your baby’s sex by food cravings, bump size or swinging a gold pendant over your bellyFALSEWouldn’t this make things easier? Sadly there’s no scientific proof that food cravings, bump shape and size or the direction of a swinging pendant can prove whether you’re havi...
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Pregnancy sex facts: the good, the bad and the ugly
By Anna Lewis on 09/03/2012 12:04:29
From sexed up dreams to leaky boobs – everything you need to know about sex during pregnancy
Misbehaving hormonesYou might be feeling frisky as hell one minute and positively repulsed by the thought of even brushing past your partner the next. But it's no surprise with all the high levels of hormones, such as progesterone and oestrogen, racing around your body during pre...
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10 crazy things no one tells you about pregnancy
By Daniella Delaney on 29/11/2011 16:41:18
Funny and OMG facts that you might not have known about before you decided to have a baby
Your uterus is amazingDuring pregnancy, the average woman's uterus expands up to five hundred times its normal size. You go girl!. Find out more amazing facts about your womb.
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When will I conceive?
By ThinkBaby on 08/02/2006 01:28:30
Check out ThinkBaby's conception features for facts and tips.
The forum chat is full of members who are trying for a baby at the moment. Share your experiences there or, if you have questions about conception click here for information about your body's optimum conception conditions.
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My GP is suggesting I have the swine flu vaccine as I'm pregnant. Is it safe?
By Liz Jarvis on 16/03/2010 17:53:48
Independent midwife Katie Green lays out the facts about the swine flu vaccine
has been conducted, no-one is 100% certain that it is safe. It’s important you consider the risks and benefits of your own situation to make an informed decision.The facts from the scientists are as follows:The European Medicines Agency has licensed
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Frozen embryos better than fresh for IVF
By Clio FitzHerbert on 19/02/2010 13:48:49
Freezing and thawing doesn't harm embryos, in fact it could improve baby's health, study finds
Babies conceived from frozen embryos are less likely to be born premature than babies conceived from an egg that is removed, fertilized and implanted ‘fresh’ within the same cycle.About one in 11 babies were born prematurely after a fresh embryo transfer, compared to 1 in 16 when...
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Staying safe in the sun
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/05/2006 12:00:36
Babies shouldn't avoid strong sunight altogether and children's skin needs protecting. Here are the key facts and tips.
, beach-tents, summer clothes, etcFresh air and exercise are great for children of all ages, but if you have so far managed to ignore the dire warnings about skin safety and the sun, now is the time to wake up and face facts: exposing unprotected skin
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I'm small - will my birth be OK?
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/02/2007 02:01:46
Many women worry that they are narrow-waisted or too petite to be able to give birth easily. But what are the facts?
Women come in all different shapes and sizes - we only have to look around our group of friends or the gym to know that. But does your size affect the ease of the birth? In our forums, there are women being told by midwives that they have small feet so the birth will be easier or...
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