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Babies grasp number, space and time concepts at just 9 months!
By Kimberley Smith on 16/06/2010 13:02:10
Babies may recognise physical concepts better than previously thought, finds study
Babies have been found to be sensitive to the ideas of “more than” or “less than” and relate numbers, sizes and duration at just 9 months, a new study has found.The research has contradicted the long held idea that a baby’s impression of the world is “one great blooming, buzzing ...
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Taking your vitamins does help conception, new study finds
By Kimberley Smith on 05/12/2011 12:32:19
Vitamin and mineral supplements found to double women’s chance of getting pregnant
Taking a multi-vitamin pill every day could more than double your chance of getting pregnant, according to a new study.Researchers found that women taking a conception supplement that included folic acid and vitamins C and E and minerals zinc
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Super magnified sperm increases conception chances
By Kimberley Smith on 11/11/2010 14:32:06
“Giant” sperm could help IVF experts pick the healthiest specimens to use in fertility treatment
A new technology developed in Australia has allowed IVF experts to magnify sperm by 7,300 times its normal size. This is 18 times bigger than it has ever been seen and promises improved chances of IVF success, as doctors can better see if there are any problems with the sperm.The...
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Simple new fertility supplement improves conception chances
By Kimberley Smith on 04/01/2011 13:28:43
New hope for IVF patients as soya-based supplement increases fertility success rate by five
A soya-based oil supplement has been found to greatly improve the chances of conceiving via IVF. A new study has found that women given Intralipid while undergoing fertility treatment are five times more likely to conceive than those not on the supplement.In an initial study, car...
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New vitamin D advice when planning a pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 18/01/2011 13:43:41
Scottish mums told to take vitamin D supplements before conception and during pregnancy due to lack of sunshine
are thought to be deficient in this key nutrient. Experts recommend taking vitamin D alongside the well-known pre-conception and early pregnancy supplement, folic acid.So why Scotland? It appears experts are concerned that there's not enough sunlight
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Acupuncture and fertility
By Kimberley Smith on 06/10/2011 16:15:35
Discover everything you need to know about acupuncture for fertility and conception, and what to expect from this alternative therapy
can boost her fertility and be enough to help her get pregnant naturally.It’s also a common treatment for stress (a well known barrier to conception) and can be used for muscle spasm and tension. As the uterus is a muscle, easing any tension
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'How do I get pregnant?' is biggest question in India
By Kimberley Smith on 15/12/2010 13:01:11
Despite a population of over a billion, wannabe parents in India are bombarding Google for conception tips
The biggest question in India in 2010 is “How to get pregnant,” according to the latest stats released by Google. The search engine has recorded the query as the top search term typed into Google India this year.This is in contrast to the UK, where "Am I pregnant?" is usually in ...
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Stress reduces chances of getting pregnant
By Kimberley Smith on 12/08/2010 16:29:39
High stress levels lower chances of having a baby, finds new study
Women trying to conceive should stay calm to improve their chances of getting pregnant. A new study has found that women with high stress levels were 12% less likely to conceive during their most fertile time than calmer women.It's thought that a stress enzyme called alpha-amylas...
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Women picky when it comes to sperm quality
By Kimberley Smith on 23/06/2010 13:51:31
Successful sperm has to come up to future mum’s high standards, and could help explain why some couples have trouble conceiving
Women’s bodies may be more intuitive than previously thought when it comes to allowing conception of a baby. Research in Australia has found that women have an in-built “quality control system” that assesses whether the male partner is up to scratch
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Kylie Minogue fears cancer treatment has ruined her baby plans
By Kimberley Smith on 31/01/2011 12:56:43
Pop star dotes on sister Dannii’s son Ethan after accepting the chances of having her own baby are slim
the children around me.”Kylie didn’t mention her age as a factor in her conception chances even though we’ve recently been reminded that the best age to conceive is before 35. Conceiving in your 40s, even with the help of IVF, can be very difficult
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