Preconception / Trying to Conceive

How Long Does It Take to Become Pregnant?

In a perfect world, becoming pregnant would be as easy as having unprotected sex and a few weeks later, you find out you’ve conceived. In reality, getting pregnant is a trickier process and there are a variety of things that can interfere with ovulation and conception – such as illness, your age, how often you ovulate, your husband’s sperm motility, and stress.

Not all couples will conceive on their first try, or even during the first month of trying. It can take years for you to get pregnant.

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How Early Can I Test for Pregnancy?

Preconception / Trying to Conceive

Testing for pregnancy can bring about a wide range of emotions. From nervousness, to excitement, to happiness to sadness, finding out that you are pregnant is one of the most life-changing experiences a woman can have. So, it makes sense that most of us want to know about a pregnancy as early (and as accurately) [...]

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Faint Line on a Pregnancy Test – Am I Pregnant?

Preconception / Trying to Conceive

You’ve noticed a faint line on the pregnancy test you’ve just taken, and you’re wondering, “Am I pregnant?” Reading the results of a home pregnancy test should be easy, but it’s not always. Newer digital pregnancy tests, like the one from Clearblue Easy, make it simple to interpret your results. The window will say either [...]

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Implantation Bleeding or Period?

Preconception / Trying to Conceive

Implantation bleeding can easily be confused with a regular period, especially in women who are actively trying to conceive (TTC). They may automatically assume that any vaginal bleeding is a period. Women who have irregular periods can also make the mistake of thinking that implantation bleeding is a period. What makes this early sign of [...]

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Why Take Prenatal Vitamins When Trying to Get Pregnant?

Preconception / Trying to Conceive

When you’re trying to conceive, you should start taking prenatal vitamins every day.
Think of your prenatal vitamins as a safeguard, or an insurance policy, that ensures that you’re getting all the nutrients that you need for a healthy body, and a healthy reproductive system. Read more about the role that prenatal vitamins play in helping you get pregnant faster, why folic acid and zinc are vital when trying to get pregnant, and more.

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Natural Birth Control – How Effective is It?

Preconception / Trying to Conceive

Although the withdrawal method is still widely considered foolish, natural family planning is starting to become widely adopted ny women who want to avoid hormones. Natural family planning, also called fertility awareness, is 90 percent if used correctly. Learn more about how to naturally prevent pregnancy.

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The Fertility Diet: Top Foods for Getting Pregnant

Preconception / Trying to Conceive

If you’re having a hard time getting pregnant, take a look at your diet. According to researchers from Harvard University, your diet can sometimes hinder your efforts to conceive. But there are certain foods that can make it easier for you to get pregnant. Learn more about the fertility diet and the foods you should eat to boost your chances of conception.

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What are the Earliest Signs of Pregnancy

Preconception / Trying to Conceive

It’s been a few weeks since you did the deed (without protection), and now you’re wondering, “Am I pregnant?” You feel more exhausted than normal; your breasts are swollen and tender; and you’re always running to the bathroom to pee. Are your symptoms normal PMS, or are you pregnant? Because PMS symptoms can be remarkably [...]

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Can You Get Pregnant on Your Period?

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One of the most commonly asked questions about menstrual cycles and pregnancy is, “Can you get pregnant on your period?” And “can you get pregnant right after your period?” The answer – yes, it is possible for you to get pregnant while having your period (and right after your menstrual period, too). But conception under [...]

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