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How to relax when trying to conceive
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 17:04:23
It sounds like a cliche but it can really help to develop your relaxation and coping methods when you're trying to conceive.
!), and then as the months go by, excitement is replaced with a nagging question, "What if pregnancy's just not for us?"However, you should let the facts sink in first of all. There's no easy answer about how long it takes to conceive. Only about 20% of couples trying for a
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Trying to conceive under 30 and over 30
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/02/2008 01:41:56
How long should you expect it to take for you to get pregnant if you are aged under 30 or over 30
One of the big questions that many people ask, once they have decided to start trying for a baby, is How Long Does it Take to Conceive? Frustratingly, it's not always an easy one to answer. Whilst some women may find that it takes long after coming
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Does Soya Affect Fertility?
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2008 02:42:53
Can soy-based products affect a man's or a woman's ability to successfully conceive?
The BBC has reported on a study carried out by Harvard School of Public Health which links the intake of soy-based products (like soya milk or soya mince) with a reduction in sperm production.On ThinkBaby we have previously carried a report on the increasingly wide thinking that ...
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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
about what makes the ideal pregnancy and the perfect baby, but there are some things worth considering when trying to get pregnant, which can help increase your chances of conceiving and having a healthier pregnancy. These will also help your baby
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TTC: other people’s pregnancies
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/05/2008 00:39:48
It can be hard to cope with other people’s pregnancy joy when you are still trying to conceive (TTC)
our own plans for pregnancy have not yet succeeded.Jealous emotions when trying to conceiveOur first emotions on hearing about someone else’s pregnancy are quite possibly made up of straight-up jealousy. Although it is a negative emotion, it is totally
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How Often Should We Have Sex?
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/07/2009 02:19:02
When you and your partner are trying to conceive, how often should you have sexual intercourse each month?
Along with wondering 'How long does it take to conceive?' many couples who have decided the time is right to have a baby, also want to know how often they need to have unprotected sex each month in order to maximise their chances of getting pregnant
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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.
carrying it because a partner had a positive test, but the impact on your ability to conceive can be very serious.Chlamydia, like some other STDs, can quite easily block your fallopian tubes which prevents your egg passing down for fertilsation.(In some
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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!
With increasing numbers of news stories about the UK being an 'obese nation' we are not only more acutely aware of the importance of living healthily, but unfortunately we are also becoming very judgemental about other people's bodies. Indeed, you only have to look at ThinkBaby f...
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Can a holiday help you get pregnant?
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 16:32:59
When you're trying to conceive, does going away together really make any difference, emotionally or physically?
you plan to name your child after the place he was conceived!), but do think about going somewhere that's going to be an easy and relaxing break. Perhaps a march to the top of Everest or a working holiday volunteering to build a railway are not good
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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.Being aware of your own bodyChlamydia, fo...
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