Archive for September, 2010
Chinese study says IVF does not increase birth defect risk
Children that were conceived with the help of invitro fertilization (IVF) do not have a higher risk of being born with birth defects, a new large-scale study of Chinese kids concluded. Chinese researchers, who were concerned about earlier research that indicated that IVF children may have a higher rate of birth defects compared to the [...]
Can too much sex affect your chances of conceiving?
If you are one of those women who reads up about all the factors that can increase your chances of getting pregnant, as well as those that can stand in the way of conceiving a baby, I have no doubt that you have come across this theory. Some people say that having too much sex, [...]
Foods to avoid if you’re trying to conceive
Some foods are not suitable during pregnancy – that is something almost every woman is aware of. Raw meats and unpasteurized cheeses are among them, due to the risk they may contain certain bacteria. But did you know that there are also foods that you are better off avoiding when you are trying to conceive? [...]
Can you be pregnant and have periods?
We took a look at the question of whether it is possible to get pregnant during your period yesterday. A topic that is at least as interesting is this – can you be pregnant and still get periods? How often do you hear claims from teenage mothers to be that they had no idea that [...]
Can you get pregnant during your period?
Is it possible to get pregnant during your period, even theoretically? This question is interesting to any woman who is sexually active, whether she is trying to get pregnant, or trying to prevent a pregnancy. The answer is less clear. Some experts say that it is not possible to get pregnant during a menstrual period, [...]
Postpartum depression after abortion
What is an article about postpartum depression after abortion doing on a website about trying to conceive? Well, whether we like it or not, abortion is a real part of the reproductive cycle in this day and age, and many women are coping with symptoms of depression after they opt to terminate a pregnancy for [...]
Kegel exercises during pregnancy
We have talked about exercising during pregnancy more than once on this blog, and discussed safe pregnancy exercises, prenatal yoga classes, and how too much exercise could affect your chances of conceiving a baby. But we haven’t talked about what is perhaps the most important pregnancy exercise of them all – Kegel exercises for your [...]
CSI star discovered she was pregnant in a dream!
Have you ever watched CSI: Miami? I know I love the show, so this bit of celebrity gossip is quite interesting. CSI star Emily Procter tried to conceive a baby for many years, and did not expect to get pregnant any more. When she did get pregnant, she had no idea – until she had [...]
Guide to safe pregnancy exercises
Have you always been a sporty type of person, and would you like to continue along the same lines while you are pregnant? Or do you think your pregnancy is the right time to get in shape to prepare for the birth of your baby? Either way, it is quite normal to wonder what exercises [...]
Ideas for baby shower games
Are you organizing a baby shower for a pregnant friend or relative? Being the baby shower host can be an awful lot of fun, and a wonderful thing to do for your friend, sister, or daughter. But it can sure be stressful too! Organizing a baby shower is especially challenging if you have never done [...]
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