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Male fertility – get the right nutrients
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/04/2010 15:37:17
Would-be dads should check their diet for the right nutrients to increase chances of conception.
, there are supplements which some doctors recommend for menZincZinc helps to boost testosterone and raise sperm counts. This is a popular supplement for men before conception and you will find small dose pills easily available (you don’t need more than 50mg a day) or you
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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...
. A BMI (body mass index) that's above 25 or under 20 can reduce your sperm count, so it's worth trying to keep your weight within the healthy bracket if you can.Reduce your alcohol intake. Alcohol is a toxin that depletes your body's supply of zinc
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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?
and fibre.6. EggsMen are sometimes advised to take zinc supplements when they are trying for a baby, but finding natural sources is usually preferable. Eggs are a superfood in that they tick lots of boxes at the same time. They are good sources of zinc
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Chinese fertility treatments
By Anna Lewis on 03/04/2012 11:45:38
Before you hot-foot it to the IVF clinic, have you considered using Chinese fertility treatments to help you conceive?
to include:Vitamin C and Antioxidants: these vitamins prevent sperm defects and boost sperm motility. They also reduce stress on your eggs and reproductive organs.Zinc: zinc deficiencies have been linked with reduced testosterone and semen levels
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Foods you CAN eat during pregnancy - your A to Z guide
By Kyrsty Hazell on 05/08/2010 17:53:10
Are you sick of being told what not to eat now you're a mum-to-be? Check out our A-Z guide to all foods tasty and nutritious for you and your unborn baby.
A-Z pregnancy food guideTo ensure your unborn baby gets all her necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals, a healthy and balanced diet is key when you're pregnant.They say "you are what you eat" so stick to this rule when deciding what to snack on. There's something for all tast...
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Taking your vitamins does help conception, new study finds
By Kimberley Smith on 05/12/2011 12:32:19
Vitamin and mineral supplements found to double women’s chance of getting pregnant
Taking a multi-vitamin pill every day could more than double your chance of getting pregnant, according to a new study.Researchers found that women taking a conception supplement that included folic acid and vitamins C and E and minerals zinc
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What should I be eating the late stages of pregnancy?
By Sophie Westnedge on 12/05/2012 12:18:48
Get the low down on what foods you need to eat in your third trimester
such as B6 and B12PotassiumZinc (check it’s in the form zinc citrate)IodineOmega-3 supplements are especially important during your final trimester as it aids the development of your baby’s brain. Don’t take vitamins that contain the retinol form of Vitamin
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How to get your folic acid from water
By Daniella Delaney on 17/06/2011 15:43:07
We've tried out the new folic acid drink supplement drink before it hits the shops
contains the correct amount) seems like a fine alternative. And the drink has added calcium, zinc and lots of other vitamins that we can't pronounce but we're sure are quite good for you.We're fans of folic acid here because it's vital to take whether you
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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
to keep up his zinc levels and we’ll be eating more fruit. We’ve also cut right down on alcohol. Apart from Christmas week, I’ve only had the odd glass of wine and my husband is toying with stopping drinking altogether for the next five weeks (until we go
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Top superfoods for babies
By Cheryl Freedman on 24/09/2012 23:10:36
The following all pack a punch when it comes to essential nutrients, so include them in your baby's diet if you can
converts fat into energy and protein faster (essential for healthy bones and muscles), vitamins A and B, iron and zinc. As babies get older, they love to dip toast soldiers in boiled eggs. Make sure eggs are thoroughly cooked for babies under one
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