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How soon after implantation is hCG produced?

How soon after implantation is hCG produced?

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is the hormone that is used by at-home pregnancy tests to tell you if you conceived or not. Generally, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is abbreviated to “hCG”. Don’t ask me why the “H” is lower-case, because I am not able to answer that question. What I can tell you is that hCG is [...]

Extreme fatigue during early pregnancy – can you do anything about it?

Early pregnancy is normally a time of extreme joy, as well as extreme tiredness. Are you going through this now? I sympathize! The beginning of pregnancy leaves me so tired that I have real trouble getting up in the morning, and want to take an afternoon nap. Simple tasks such as getting on a bus, [...]

At what time of the day can you take a pregnancy test?

At what time of the day can you take a pregnancy test?

Whether you have started noticing pregnancy symptoms sometimes after ovulation and want to take an early pregnancy test, or you have already missed a period, you definitely want to get an accurate result when you do pee on a stick, don’t you? Many women wonder at what time of the day you can take a [...]

Cervical mucus changes in early pregnancy

Cervical mucus changes in early pregnancy

Have you been charting to conceive, and observing your basal body temperature (BBT), as well as changes in your cervical mucus throughout your cycle? Then the chances are that you are a real pro when it comes to cervical mucus, and you know exactly what fertile mucus looks like, and how your cervical mucus changes [...]

Lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy

Are you currently in the early weeks of pregnancy, and are you experiencing abdominal pain and cramping? I know that the dull and achy pain can be scary at times, and simply annoying at other times. You have probably come here to check whether lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy. Take comfort in the fact [...]

When to tell friends and family you are pregnant

When to tell friends and family you are pregnant

Have you just found out that you are expecting a baby? The chances are that you are going through an emotional and physical roller coaster, that requires all of your strength! Any pregnancy is life changing, and I bet you can’t wait to share the news with family and friends. Yet, just about any article [...]

Top five morning sickness remedies in the first trimester

Did you just find out you are pregnant? Congratulations! Welcome to the joyful world of pregnancy… and its less joyful sides. The chances are that you will experience at least some bouts of “morning sickness” during the first trimester of your pregnancy. Feeling sick, and throwing up, are very common in those early pregnancy months. [...]

Early pregnancy signs while breastfeeding

Getting pregnant while you are still breastfeeding an older child brings its own set of challenges – from reduced fertility, to irregular periods or no periods at all yet. If you are nursing, it can certainly be more difficult to know whether or not you are pregnant. What are the early pregnancy signs to watch [...]

Signs of pregnancy before missed period

Signs of pregnancy before missed period

The most reliable and the quickest way of telling you that you are definitely pregnant is of course a home pregnancy test. But, even though there are some early pregnancy tests that are quite accurate, it is very difficult to get a positive pregnancy test before your menstrual period is due. This is because your [...]

How long does an implantation bleeding last?

How long does an implantation bleeding last?

One in three newly pregnant women experience an implantation bleeding. If you are currently trying to get pregnant, I am sure that you have been curious about implantation bleedings, and would like to know how to recognize them. One of the first questions many women have is – just how long does an implantation bleeding [...]