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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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Foresight: preconception essentials
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/06/2006 01:06:11
Foresight have been working with parents on pre-conceptual health and wellbeing for years in order to improve pregnancy outcomes.
If you are already aware of the importance of eating the right things and looking after yourselves ahead of pregnancy, then you're half-way there. However, whilst some people believe assisted conception is the only option they have
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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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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
The Scottish government is soon to announce new vitamin D recommendations for women planning a pregnancy, according to BBC Scotland.Women will be advised to take vitamin D supplements when they start trying to conceive, as many in Scotland
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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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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...
shape for conception in just three months.Men's checklist for a healthy conceptionImprove your diet. In a nutshell, up the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables you eat and decrease the amount of salty, sugary, processed foods. Cook veg lightly (try
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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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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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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.
or ask to be referred for further medical advice according to your own personal needs.Fibroids in pregnancyIf you know you have fibroids before you get pregnant, it is a good idea to discuss them with your GP. In extreme cases, you will need to take
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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
like chlamydia can affect your ability to conceive or have a healthy pregnancy, and are easily treated once you are aware of them. Taking supplements Research shows that taking a supplement of folic acid every day for at least three months before you
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