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ThinkBaby glossary
By ThinkBaby on 19/08/2005 09:35:59
Commonly used terms and abbreviations on the site and what they mean
!Blastocyst - The name given to the cluster of cells created from the fertilized egg before implantation in the uterus.Blighted ovum - Where a pregnancy sac develops but holds no fetus. A woman may experience pregnancy symptoms and get a positive pregnancy test but a
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Maternity casual party wear: Part three
By ThinkBaby on 07/12/2005 10:19:20
Casual but effortlessly chic for informal gatherings
during pregnancy.The top is in mixed rose, duck-egg and mocha colours and comes with a mocha camisole in polyester for preserving decency.Available colours:Mixed rose, duck-egg and mocha Price: £34.99Find it online: hereClick pic for moreShort skirt
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Fetal development: Week 19
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 15:39:55
Boy or girl?
the eye muscles.If your baby is a girl she will have developed all her sex organs, uterus, vagina and fallopian tubes and will be storing around 6 million eggs in her ovaries that hold part of the genetic makeup of your future grandchildren: By birth
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Fibroids and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2007 02:41:06
Fibroids are benign growths which are common and do not necessarily affect conception or pregnancy, but it can be important to be aware of them.
them fully with your GP before taking anything.Fibroids can also cause very heavy or irregular periods, which can affect your opportunities to conceive with available eggs, or the presence of a large fibroid could hamper the chances of a fertilized egg
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How long does it take to conceive?
By ThinkBaby on 25/02/2010 14:13:54
Once you've decided to try for a baby you might expect it to happen right away, but be prepared for it to take a bit longer
fertility aside, the main factor affecting fertility is age. It might not be what women in their thirties and delaying starting a family want to hear, but age does play a part in how fertile you are, for the simple reason that as you age, so do your eggs
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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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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
of cases the problem hampering conception is blocked fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tubes are blocked, scarred or damaged a successfully fertilised egg may not be able to make its way down into the uterus to establish the pregnancy. There are several
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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?
inseminationThe average success rate for IVF treatment using 'fresh eggs' in the UK, based on the most recent stats collected, offers just over 28 per cent chance for women under 35, with a decreasing success rate to just over 10 per cent for women aged 40
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Pregnancy and protein
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/11/2009 00:02:02
When you are expecting a baby, getting good sources of protein is essential.
chicken and turkey) and fish are good sources of protein, as well as eggs. If you do not eat meat or fish, try tofu or soya products like quorn, or pulses and beans.If you are eating meat, make sure it's good healthy and fresh. You may prefer to eat fish
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Know-how: Acupuncture and Fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/07/2008 00:07:33
When you are trying to get pregnant, finding natural ways to give your system a push can be the next positive step
your body will find it more easy to release the combination of co-ordinated hormones needed to release that all important egg!Acupuncture can also enhance the body's circulation, better serving the uterus and generally improving your health and well
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