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What to Do if Having Sex Hurts
One barrier to conceiving a baby is if you find sex to be painful. If you have difficulty using tampons or find that intercourse hurts, you may have vulvodynia. more...
About 50% of pregnancies are unplanned. Some of those mothers may choose an abortion. Knowing the side effects of abortion can help you make a decision. more...
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Increase the Chance of Getting Pregnant Over 35
By: Sharon Perkins
Getting pregnant over 35 is harder than at a younger age, so extra effort may be needed when trying to conceive. But there's hope; 20% of new moms in the US are over 35. more...
Home Pregnancy Tests(HPTs) Accuracy, Sensitivity
By: Sharon Perkins
For women trying to get pregnant, home pregnancy tests (HPTs) are a blessing. Testing for pregnancy at home is fast and accurate with early detection pregnancy tests. more...
Monitoring Ovulation Naturally for Pregnancy
By: Sharon Perkins
Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ovary. Monitoring ovulation can be important both when trying to get pregnant and trying not to get pregnant. more...
Home pregnancy tests are a convenient way to detect a pregnancy, though a blood test done in a clinic is more accurate and reliable. more...
Gender Selection Using The Shettles Method
Trying to conceive either a boy or a girl is becoming more popular. This article will look at basics of The Shettles Method that claims to help with gender selection. more...
By: Camilla Peters
The role that sperm plays in reproduction is very important, especially when a couple is trying to conceive. When an egg and sperm fuse, a new life begins to form. more...
By: Beth Taylor
Gender selection of baby has moved from the realm of superstition and folklore into the realm of science. more...
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