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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
pregnant, even when there are no medical concerns. However, 'How long does it take?' is a question most couples will ask. If you have been trying for 12 months or more it still does not neccessarily mean you have fertility issues to worry about, but you can
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Beat pregnancy snuffles
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/10/2008 01:20:04
A snuffly, blocked nose can plague you through pregnancy – try these natural ways to ease the problem.
If you’re between 16 and 20 weeks pregnant and you’ve just started to feel like you’re constantly snuffling or have a dry nose, don’t worry, you’re not coming down with a cold – it’s part of pregnancy!The increase in the flow of blood to all parts
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Foods you can enjoy in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/11/2009 01:45:20
Although there are some no-gos in pregnancy, some foods like shellfish are perfectly safe, despite their 'bad press'!
your diet to be varied and satisfying. For example, women who spend nine months avoiding spicy food because their babies might not like it, endure many an unneccessarily boring mealtime when they could be tucking into a curry or a tasty Thai dish
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Let's Get Pregnant!
By Laura Lee Davies on 02/12/2009 01:09:25
Whether you've just started thinking about having a baby, are already trying or have been TTC for some time, get tips and advice here
dads – this is true for men too.Also, think about your diet as it's becoming a popular train of thought that good diet can enhance your chances of getting pregnant, help you through a healthier pregnancy, and help give your baby the best start to life
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The First Six Weeks of Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/10/2008 01:15:19
Many women don't even know they are pregnant in the early weeks, but what's happening to you and your baby in this time?
. This means you will then be referred to a hospital and a midwife team for ante-natal care, and appointments can be made for you to have a dating scan (which takes place around 10 to 13 weeks). You will also be eligible for free prescriptions from now
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Vitamin supplements and pre-eclampsia
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/03/2006 13:16:11
Tommy's, the baby charity, has released a new study suggesting higher doses of vitamins C and E can increase the risk of pre-eclampsia.
for observation.Should I stop taking Vitamin supplements?There is no suggestion that multi-vitamins designed specifically for pregnant women are in any way harmful, and nutrients like folic acid are very important. However, you might want to address your diet
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Fertility-boosting foods shopping list
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 16:02:00
What should you have on your supermarket shopping list to enhance your conception chances?
Okay, so it's possible to get accidentally pregnant after a curry and too many pints (!), but the odds of conceiving can generally be enhanced if both the man and the woman are eating a better diet. If you're trying to conceive at the moment, maybe
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Know-how: Coffee in Pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 21/05/2010 01:13:02
Latest findings make the Food Standards Agency adjust its advice to pregnant women, concerning coffee drinking
Standards Agency recommend a maximum of 200mg of caffeine per day. Approximate caffeine content:2 mugs of instant coffee (100mg each)1 mug of filter coffee (140mg each)2 mugs of tea (75mg each)5 cans of cola (up to 40mg each) 2 cans of 'energy' drink (up
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Six months and still nothing?
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/07/2009 01:16:27
Getting pregnant straight away is possible but the chances are it'll take at least six months, so what do you need to know now?
to disillusionment and even depression. However, you're not alone.What are the odds on getting pregnant?In any given month, there is only a 20 to 25 per cent chance that you will conceive, even without any medical issues getting in the way (see below).On average
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Didn't know you were pregnant?
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/09/2009 01:26:29
Once you know you are pregnant, drink and any drugs are usually off-limits, but what if you didn't know you were expecting, until now?
they are pregnant, and this inadvertently curtails their drinking.Even if you have had a binge, you cannot change the course of history now so it is better to start thinking about getting together a good basis for pregnancy diet and nutrition from here on in
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