Emotional Support from a Partner in the Reproductive Process
When a couple has to turn to reproductive medicine, they must be aware of the need to share their feelings... View Article
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Preconception Health: Exercise, Sleep and Stress
Preconception health is now recognised as a vital factor in a healthy conception, pregnancy and birth. You could even re-think the duration of pregnancy as being one year long rather than a nine-month project. There’s plenty of information out there on the importance of avoiding the harm that tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs can do, but not so much on the ‘softer’ aspects of preconception health care, revolving around exercise, sleep and stress.
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Preconception care: tobacco, alcohol and caffeine
It’s well known that refraining from drinking and smoking during pregnancy is essential. What is less known and understood is the fact that during the preconception period, say three months before conceiving, your lifestyle can also have a big impact on your future unborn child. An outstanding example of this principle is the need for an adequate intake of folic acid. In this article we look at smoking before pregnancy and exactly how it can have a detrimental impact, as well as issues around other lifestyle choices, for example whether it’s OK to consume caffeine before pregnancy, and sensible precautions around the consumption of alcohol and other recreational drugs.
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Which days of the month are the best time to get pregnant?
When the time is right and you decide you want to increase your chances of getting pregnant, you may find that your hazy knowledge of that all-important fertile window is no longer enough. In this article, we look at how to identify your most fertile days and how long you can expect it to take to achieve your goal. We also consider the steps you could take if things don’t go according to plan, and when to seek medical advice.
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10 questions you should never ask someone who is trying to get pregnant
Like asking a friend whether they got dressed in the dark this morning, there are some questions that should simply... View Article
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Mediterranean diet linked to increased chance of successful IVF
Most progress in IVF comes about as a result of painstaking research, but sometimes a chance observation is all it... View Article
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Are Your Trying to Conceive? 10 Tips For Successful Conception
Whether you have wanted a baby for as long as you can remember, or you have recently made the decision... View Article