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Why risk of Down’s increases with mum’s age
By Matt Fricker on 03/09/2010 12:30:07
As women grow older, their fertility declines due to a lack of a crucial protein, scientists say
A new study has shed light on why older women are more likely to suffer from fertility problems and have a greater risk of their babies developing conditions such as Down’s Syndrome.Researchers at Newcastle University and Newcastle Fertility Centre
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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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Saturdays Rochelle’s fears over Una’s pregnancy
By Kimberley Smith on 24/11/2011 13:47:38
Pregnant Una Healy’s bandmate reveals the fertility condition that left her afraid of infertility
. “Una’s baby is due on my birthday, which is incredible. I really hope she comes on time.”Read more...Una Healy - not phased by pregnancyFertility and ovarian cystsKate Middleton's miracle baby!
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Trying for a baby in 2010?
By Celia Morgan on 20/01/2010 09:03:55
If trying to conceive is on your to do list this year, try out our mums’ New Year tips for boosting fertility
’ve read that it can increase chances of conception. My partner and I have been trying for nearly a year and acupuncture is my last resort to boost my fertility."Janey"I will be eating better and using my new fab Wii Fit Plus every night to help me to lose
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Zita West's new TTC guide
By Sarah Lawson on 25/02/2008 01:30:30
Fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West has published a valuable book to inspire, reassure and support couples when they are trying for a baby
Zita West is a renowned expert who runs a clinic helping couples when they are trying for a baby. Even those who do not encounter any fertility problems often have many questions: the best odds for successful conception; ensuring the optimum chances
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Fibroids in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/02/2007 01:17:24
Fibroids are more common than you think, especially in women over 35, and, whilst they can affect fertility and pregnancy, there is not always a need to worry. Here's the lowdown.
If you have an ongoing problem with fibroids, you may well have already discussed them with your doctor. Fibroids and fertility can be an issue, but not always, and some women do not even know they have fibroids until they have a first examination
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Periods after You've Stopped the Pill
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/06/2008 02:22:26
How long does it take to return to normal periods, after you've stopped taking the Pill?
Your periods play an important part in getting pregnant. For more, see the ThinkBaby article Your Menstrual Cycle and Fertility. Obviously whilst you are taking the contraceptive Pill, your periods are not being regulated naturally, and when you
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Miracle baby born thanks to IVF development
By Laura Nelson on 02/02/2011 18:01:17
After trying 10 years for a baby, couple become the first in the UK to give birth after using new IVF technique
syndrome.By screening out the embryos with too many or too few chromosomes, chances of fertility should increase from approximately 30% up to 75%. The second level of this new technique, known as “parental support” involves comparing the embryo
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What is charting?
By Maria Muennich on 30/11/2006 09:44:52
You may have heard other women talk about charting, but what is it and how can it help you conceive?
throughout your menstrual cycle to give you a good idea of when you are at your most fertile so you can concentrate your baby-making efforts around that time. Once you've decided to try for a baby, you and your partner may be happy just seeing how it goes
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Soya and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/01/2010 01:53:01
Although soya beans are certainly one of the superfoods that are good to eat, overdoing them could present a problem when trying for a baby
fresh salads. They are wonderful sources of nutrients without excess fat, they are power-packed and can add taste to a strictly healthy diet. However, the phyto-oestrogens present in soya and other plants have shown to hamper the fertility outlooks
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