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First baby takes five months and two weeks to conceive
By Kimberley Smith on 22/09/2010 12:59:56
Majority of women conceive within the first year of trying and half embark on lifestyle changes to help them get pregnant
to conceive their first baby.It took 32% of mums between eight and 10 months to conceive, while 13% were trying for up to 14 months before achieving success. The mums’ answers averaged out at five and a half months but most admitted to making lifestyle changes
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Get fit to help yourself conceive
By Sara Mackenzie on 29/04/2010 16:21:20
Why you should exercise and get yourself in shape before pregnancy, and how
If you’re thinking about having a baby but the usual extent of your exercise is walking round the shops, then it’s time to think about getting yourself in shape before conceiving.Why exercise is importantFirst off, there’s plenty of evidence
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Women spend a year planning before trying to conceive
By Joanna Harvey on 01/11/2011 11:10:50
And they want £5000 in the bank before starting a family
Women in the UK can spend numerous amounts of years planning a baby, says a new survey by Centrum Pregnancy Care.Almost half of all women will spend a year or more planning before trying to conceive and one in twelve will spend 5 or more years
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Why you should take folic acid if you're trying to conceive
By Annie Rogers on 17/03/2011 17:00:18
It's important to make sure your baby is protected right from day one of your pregnancy
recommends that mums-to-be take a daily supplement
of 400mcg. Ideally, this should be taken three months before conception and for the first 12 weeks of your pregnancy. However, your doctor will talk to you about increased prescribed doses if you have spina
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Conception checklist
By Laura Lee Davies on 28/07/2010 02:07:23
Preparing to Try To Conceive (TTC)? Getting pregnant tips and what to expect when trying for a baby
in the long run. Before you start trying to get pregnantIf you're already off contraception and trying on a regular basis, or have already become pregnant, don't worry! It's worth having a look at these key points as they may help you too. Are you and your
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Chlamydia and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/11/2007 01:12:37
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease and it can go unnoticed but it may affect your chances of conceiving.
more than once, it is of special concern. If you know you have had a problem with the infection before or think you might possibly now, mention it to your doctor who can have a test done and remedy the situation for you. It is important than any partner
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Do You Feel Too Fat to Get Pregnant?
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/10/2008 00:37:59
It's good to be as healthy as possible but you don't have to be a perfect weight to successfully conceive!
only have to look at ThinkBaby forum chats like 'Is it wrong to try for a baby when you are overweight?' and you realise that women are feeling self-conscious to a point where they no longer feel free or empowered to even try to have a baby
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Your preconception sex health checklist
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/07/2009 01:22:32
Even if you have no obvious signs of an STD, infections can affect your long-term chances of conceiving and are worth checking out.
Whilst there is absolutely no reason to have serious concerns about your health before you start trying for a baby, there are some really very common and not always apparent sexually transmitted infections which might hamper your chances
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Men - is your body ready to make a baby?
By Maria Muennich on 29/04/2010 17:38:35
When trying to conceive, much of the attention is the woman, but your health and fertility is half of the conception equation. Here's what you should know as a would-be dad...
If you're thinking of having a baby with your partner and you've no reason to suspect anything is wrong with your fertility, then you may think that your role in conceiving is simply down to enjoying regular sex. But while much of the focus
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Coming off the pill
By ThinkBaby on 28/12/2009 01:01:48
How long do I need to leave before trying to conceive after coming off the pill?
Some doctors recommend that you come off the pill three months before you start trying to conceive, others say there’s no need to wait and that you can start trying right away. The amount of time it takes to clear the pill from your system depends
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