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A Complete Guide to Conception and Fertility
Conception is a topic that many people struggle with. Getting pregnant may not be the hardest part of conception, but it is a topic that both men and women should be knowledgeable about.
Summer N Banks
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How to Treat Infertility Using Progesterone
Progesterone plays a vital supportive role in the gestation of a pregnancy and sheds some insight into the importance of the reproductive process. Science has confirmed this theory and understands progesterone is one of the most essential chemicals for conception to occur. Without enough progesterone, the fertilized egg and the fetus may not be able to survive.
Eddy Kong
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Prenatal Health
Have you been regularly seeing a doctor? It's important to maintain open communication with your doctor during your entire pregnancy. Don't hesitate to let them know all of your fears and concerns.
Kim Beckers
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How Safe is it Taking Medications With Alcohol During Pregnancy?
Pregnant women are advised to stay away from alcohol during pregnancy. But what about medications containing alcohol? Are they safe?
Amos Grunebaum
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IVF Virgins
There you have it. Sounds simple enough...and it really is anti-climatic! Seriously. After the all the drama and build up to the embryo transfer, the actual procedure, which takes place at the clinic, is over in five minutes and you are on your way to the two week wait (more commonly seen as the 2ww).
Sharon Lamothe
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6 Things to Know Before Becoming a Gestational Surrogate Mother
Are you thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate mother? Before you jump in and try to look for intended parents, make sure you know these six things before you decide to become a surrogate mother.
Rayven Perkins
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How to Deal With Acid Reflux When Pregnant
Many women suffer from heartburn symptoms when carrying their babies, and this happens for a number of reasons. One is the increase of hormones in a women's body while pregnant. This results in the softening of the ligaments responsible for keeping the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) closed firmly.
Glenn Cutforth
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Surrogacy - The Question of Contact
When the decision to work together within the realm of surrogacy was reached, the conversation regarding contact after the birth should have taken place. And no matter what the agreed consensus was at that time, hopefully as the pregnancy progressed, the topic was discussed again.
Sharon Lamothe
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The Partner's Role - Acupressure For Labor
Surrounding pregnancy and the childbirth event, Mom usually receives the lion's share of attention, having a myriad responsibilities, dates, pills, and appointments to remember. It may be tempting for Dad to either sit back and relax, thinking he has no immediate responsibilities, or worry that his current low-key role will leave him useless during labor and unprepared for fatherhood.
Lena Leino
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Does Your Doctor Want to Induce Labor?
Your doctor finally spoke the words you had been dreading: "We're going to have to induce labor." You had been imagining and planning on a natural labor and delivery. Now what?
Lena Leino
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