Trying to Conceive

Sun, Oct 26 2008

Is nicotine replacement safe during pregnancy?

Also in: Pregnancy, Second Trimester, Third Trimester

You are probably aware of the dangers of smoking during pregnancy. If you want to quit smoking, what are your options? Nicotine gum or patches contain nicotine, although in much smaller amounts than the...

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Fri, Oct 24 2008

Economy is down, Pregnancies are up

Also in: Pregnancy

At least in Britain! According to Parent Dish: Many of us have altered our normal spending habits and instead of going out to dinner or a movie, we stay home and find something else to do. Apparently in...

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Thu, Oct 23 2008

Men’s Fertility Perks up in the Sunshine

If you are trying to conceive, you might be spending extra time in bed. But the Daily Mail suggests that you might need to get out a bit more. A study found almost a third of men experiencing fertility...

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Sun, Sep 7 2008

Baby Mama: A new pregnancy comedy coming soon!

Also in: Birth, Pregnancy, You and Your Baby

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star in NBC Universal’s new comedy, ‘Baby Mama,’ opening on April 25, about a business woman in her late 30′s dreams of becoming a mother, only to find...

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Wed, Sep 3 2008

Pregnant women should avoid Perfume, risk to baby boy’s fertility

Also in: First Trimester, Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

It smells so good, but it could be bad news for the baby in your belly! New research shows that using perfumes or scented body creams can cause unborn boys to suffer infertility or testicular cancer in...

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Thu, Aug 28 2008

Maternity Insurance: Protecting your baby and yourself!

Also in: Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

Being pregnant (not to mention actually having a baby) can be expensive! In addition to the physical, emotional and lifestyle changes new parents have to deal with, the financial burden can put a strain...

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Mon, Jul 7 2008

Surprising research shows link between father’s age, pregnancy, and miscarriage

Also in: Health and Fitness

For the first time ever, research shows that the age of the man has just as much relevance as the woman’s age when it comes to conceiving a baby. According to Medical News Today, “Researchers...

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Mon, Jun 30 2008

Pregnancy Ideology and the Gloucester Pregnancy Pact

Also in: Pregnancy

The so-called “Pregnancy Pact” at Gloucester High School in Massachusetts, where 17 teenagers delighted in their positive pregnancy tests (high fives all around!), has inspired much commotion...

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Tue, Jun 3 2008

New Study Confirms Link between Smoking and SIDS

Also in: Health and Fitness, Pregnancy

If you are planning to get pregnant, or already are pregnant, you know that one of the most important things you can do for your child is to quit smoking. For a while now, doctors have been warning that...

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Wed, May 28 2008

Preparing your body for pregnancy

Also in: First Trimester, Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

The U.S News Report advises that three months to a year before you conceive, it’s important to begin preparing your body for pregnancy. The American Pregnancy Association offers these suggestions: Get...

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