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So you've decided to try. News flash: A lot more goes into prepping for parenthood than just having sex (no matter what your husband thinks). Here's how to start off right.
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Eating for Fertility Food Plan [article]
Food and love have been bedfellows for centuries. But can what you eat affect your ability to conceive? Ages before there was much understanding...
The Infertility Cure [article]
Those who take medicine and neglect their diet waste the skill of the physician. --Chinese proverb Women facing fertility challenges are often told that...
Closely spaced siblings: A good idea? [article]
My boys are what were once called Irish Twins; that is, I had them less than two years apart and far too close together...
Are You Trying? [article]
There comes a point in a married woman's life, usually three to five days after the wedding, when the world wants to know if...
My husband and I want to start trying for a baby, so I've started taking prenatal vitamins and have completely kicked the caffeine habit....
I'm 29 years old and have recently stopped taking the Pill after taking it for around 10 years. When does fertility return after stopping...
Preparing for pregnancy [q&a]
My fiance and I have discussed having children.We are both overweight. What should I do to prepare for pregnancy? ...
I'm trying to conceive. Is it safe to do three, 30-minute low-impact aerobic workouts a week. ...
I am 18 weeks pregnant and my doctor is concerned about my recent weight loss. How does weight loss affect pregnancy? ...
My partner and I are thinking about trying to conceive. He has said that you are ready for a baby when you can take...
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