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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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How long do you take folic acid for?
By ThinkBaby on 07/08/2009 00:37:27
Most women are aware that taking a supplement of folic acid makes sense. But when should you start and how long should you take it?
on the high street.When should I start taking folic acid?Some specialists recommend taking the supplement up to six months before you start trying for a baby, others suggest three months is a good idea. However, if you are already pregnant you can start taking
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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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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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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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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
defects and a study published in 2008 suggested that taking it for as long as a year before pregnancy might also decrease the risk of a premature birth. Ideally, take a folic acid supplement for three to six months before you start trying for a baby. (If
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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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Men: Trying for a baby
By ThinkBaby on 11/06/2007 01:35:38
Women understandably place a lot of personal importance on getting pregnant, but what about their partners?
that successful conception, healthy pregnancies and even health long-term outlooks for your children can start with good living habits before sperm meets egg.Just as a woman takes folic acid ahead of conceiving, you should consider taking regular supplements too
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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...
for male fertility. Try to make sure you get plenty of the following nutrients in your diet: folic acid, zinc, vitamins C and E and selenium. You might also want to consider taking a daily supplement. Getting goingAnd once you're fit and ready to start
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