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The secrets of conception: how conception works
Conception is a remarkably complex process. The male has to produce a sperm and the female has to produce an egg which then have to come together at just the right time and in just the right place. If you want to give yourself the best chance of conceiving, it is essential that you understand how the male…
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Question: Falling pregnant during menstruation
Q: “Do women release an egg from the ovary during menstruation? Can a woman get pregnant during menstruation?” A: During a normal ovarian cycle, ovulation takes place midway between bleeds or, more precisely, 14 days before the start of the next period. In theory, therefore, a sperm from intercourse during menstruation would have to live…
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Fertility option – Egg or Sperm donation
If, for whatever reason, a man does not produce any sperm, or enough of good quality, or a woman does not produce any eggs, then assisted conception using donor gametes (eggs or sperm) offers the couple a chance of conceiving. Using donated eggs may also be advised for women in their forties who have a very small chance…
Eating out and about when pregnant
When you’re pregnant and at dinner with friends, going on holiday or eating out at a restaurant, wising up on a few food safety issues will help you relax. There are plenty of choices available to you that are safe and nutritious. Eating out and about Out of your own kitchen, you may sometimes be faced with dietary…
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Salmonella in pregnancy
There are many germs that can cause food poisoning. The salmonella bacterium is probably one of the most common. Salmonella in pregnancy can be very nasty, with severe vomiting, diarrhoea, a high temperature and dehydration. Many sufferers need admission to hospital for treatment. Although your baby will not be directly harmed, you may be very unwell. Reducing your risk…
16 Things to Do this Easter
There is no excuse for being stuck for things to do this Easter! Whether you’re a busy mum or dad, or expecting your first baby, follow our fun ideas to keep the whole family busy 1. Make and Easter egg tree Shape Plasticine into a “trunk” and add small twigs for branches. Then empty eggshells by…
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Damaged egg clue to female infertility
Researchers from Harvard Medical School believe the protein p63 plays a key part in detecting damaged eggs and hope that the discovery will lead to advances in the treatment of female infertility. Although eggs, also known as oocytes, begin to develop before birth, they go through a period of meiosis where cell division eventually leads to one…
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