Calculating the exact date you will get pregnant is not easy; however, understanding your “fertile window” can help narrow down your conception period. Read more: How Do You Calculate the Exact Day You Get Pregnant? Article
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Stages of Pregnancy: Week by Week
See pictures on the various stages of pregnancy. See and learn what changes a woman's body goes through and view fetal images of...
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16 Early Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy: Could You Be Pregnant?
What are the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy? Can you know before your missed period? Read about nausea and vomiting...
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Boost Your Fertility: Ovulation Calculator, Pregnancy Planning and More
Boost fertility and increase your chances to conceive. Learn about ovulation calendars, diet, aging and other factors that can...
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What Not to Eat When Pregnant Pictures: Alcohol, Fish, Fruit Juice, Sushi
Do you know which common foods may be risky during pregnancy? Learn which foods to avoid, while pregnant, such as queso dip,...
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Fertility Options: Types, Treatments, and Costs
Learn about fertility options such as IVF (in vitro fertilization), acupuncture, and natural lifestyle choices. Read about...
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What Foods Should I Eat During My First Trimester of Pregnancy?
What to know about diet during the first trimester. Learn more about how to protect and fuel your body and baby during this...
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Pregnancy Myths and Facts Quiz
Being pregnant is a delicate time for both mother and baby. Take this pregnancy myths and facts quiz to separate the myths and...
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Am I Pregnant? Test Your Early Pregnancy IQ
What are early pregnancy symptoms? In some women, symptoms range from a missed period to feeling lightheaded. Others may...
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What Vitamins and Supplements Should I Take to Increase Fertility?
What to know about fertility and increase chances of getting pregnant. Learn how the benefits of folic acid, B12, zinc, and other...
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What Should I Eat Every Day When I Am Pregnant?
What should you eat as your body changes through pregnancy? Learn more about how to nourish yourself and your baby’s diet on a...
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24 Early Pregnancy Symptoms and Signs
Pregnancy symptoms can vary from woman to woman, and not all women experience the same symptoms. When women do experience pregnancy symptoms they may include symptoms include missed menstrual period, mood changes, headaches, lower back pain, fatigue, nausea, breast tenderness, and heartburn. Signs and symptoms in late pregnancy include leg swelling and shortness of breath. Options for relief of pregnancy symptoms include exercise, diet, and other lifestyle changes.
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What Is the Oldest Age a Woman Can Get Pregnant Naturally?
Fertility declines with age. Most women are not able to get pregnant between 5 and 10 years before menopause. Find out more about the many tests you can take to learn about your own fertility. Learn about what they are and how they are tested.
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What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant at 45 or Older?
Your chances of getting pregnant reduce as you progress in age. Find out the probability of conceiving after the age of 45.
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Can You Get Pregnant Without Ovulating?
You can't get pregnant if you are not ovulating because there is no egg for the sperm to fertilize. You can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex anywhere from 5 days before ovulation until 1 day after ovulation. A woman’s complete menstrual cycle is usually 24 to 37 days long, although some women may have somewhat shorter or longer cycles. Ovulation is your fertile phase of each month. During this phase, your ovaries (a woman’s reproductive organs) release an egg (ovum).
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How Can I Increase My Chances of Getting Pregnant with Twins?
Do not leave having twins to chance. Increase the chances of getting pregnant with twins by getting pregnant in your 30s or later; finding a partner with a family history of twins; increasing your weight; breastfeeding regularly; consuming dairy products; and getting pregnant repeatedly.
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Infertility Q&A
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How Do You Find Out if You Are Able to Get Pregnant?
Unfortunately, not every woman is able to get pregnant. There are many ways you can find out if you can become pregnant. Factors to consider include your age, menstrual history, weight, health history, and your use of alcohol and tobacco.
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Getting Pregnant (Tips for Trying to Conceive)
Trying to get conceive, or become pregnant can be challenging, frustrating, and an emotional rollercoaster for some couples. A couple can chart their progress, which may ultimately lead to a successful healthy pregnancy, or, when necessary, lead to discussions with a fertility specialist.
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What Should I Be Feeling at 9 Weeks Pregnant?
In the ninth week of pregnancy, a woman is at the end of the first trimester. In the ninth week of pregnancy, a woman may be feeling dizziness, fatigue, lethargy, morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, food cravings and other symptoms.
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3 Ways To Get Pregnant Without a Man
No matter why you are motivated to become pregnant without a male sexual partner, there are many ways in which you can still get pregnant. Three ways to get pregnant without a man include intrauterine insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and egg and sperm donation.
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Is Ovulation Pain a Good Sign of Fertility?
Ovulation refers to the release of a mature egg (ovum) from the ovary into the uterine tubes. After being released, the egg moves through the fallopian tube where it can be fertilized by the sperm. Thus, pregnancy is possible when you have sex during the 5 days before ovulation (sperms are known to survive for up to 5 days in the woman’s reproductive tract) or on the day of ovulation.
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What Should I Expect at 11 Weeks Pregnant?
At 11 weeks, you are almost done with the tiring first trimester and are about to enter the second trimester or “golden period” of pregnancy. The signs of pregnancy around 11 weeks include nausea and vomiting, mood swings, altered taste sensation, sore breasts, indigestion and heartburn, dizziness, vaginal discharge, facial changes and skin changes.
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How Long After a Positive Ovulation Test Are You Fertile?
A woman may only have about 60 hours or less than 2.5 days during the cycle when conception is possible. Once the egg dies, a woman may no longer be fertile, and their period will come to start the next cycle. Eggs are only viable for about 24 hours after they’re released (ovulation).
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Can You Get Pregnant on Your Period?
A common myth is that a woman can’t get pregnant while on her period. This is mostly true, but there is a catch here! Very rarely, a woman can get pregnant if she has unprotected sex on the first day of the period. This may happen if she has a 20-day period cycle.
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How Many Weeks Pregnant Do You Start to Feel Flutters?
When do you start feeling your baby move? Learn about fetal movement and flutters during pregnancy, and when you can expect them.
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How Late Can Your Period Be Without You Being Pregnant?
A regular period — or menstrual cycle — is an essential part of a woman's reproductive system. If you test negative for pregnancy seven or more days after a missed period, there may be other medical reasons for your skipped period.
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Can Infertility Be Cured?
Depending on the cause of infertility, it can be cured through various fertility treatments, including therapies, medications, IUI or IVF procedures, and more.
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How Many Attempts Does It Take to Get Pregnant?
Experts recommend having sex once a day or every other day 1-2 days before ovulation in order to boost the chances of getting pregnant.
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What Should I Be Feeling at 18 Weeks Pregnant?
The 18th week of pregnancy is a crucial stage in the development of the fetus. The mother is in the second trimester and starts experiencing the important milestones of pregnancy. The mother can feel the baby’s first movement inside her uterus. This is known as quickening.
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What Should I Expect at 6 Weeks Pregnant?
Six weeks is the first trimester of pregnancy. You may or may not be yet aware that you are pregnant, but certain signs will be common. At 6 weeks of pregnancy, your belly will probably look just the same from the outside.
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How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting Pregnant?
Delays in getting pregnant may not signal an issue, and can be normal, especially once you are past age 30. You can improve your chances of getting pregnant by understanding your fertility cycle, and having sex on days you are ovulating.
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Ovulation Calculator and Fertility Calendar
Ovulation calculators and calendars are tools that attempt to predict when women might ovulate. These tools are based on the typical length of their menstrual cycle and the expected window for ovulation. These tools will guide women when they are releasing an egg each month (also known as ovulation) and when are they most fertile for the best chances of getting pregnant.
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What Should I Expect at 5 Weeks Pregnant? 13 Changes
The fifth week of pregnancy is usually the time when you have just discovered that you are pregnant. This is the time when you have missed your periods, and you take a urine pregnancy test that turns out to be positive.
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What Is the First Treatment for Infertility?
Infertility is defined as being unable to get pregnant after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex. The first treatment for infertility depends on the cause, but it’s often medications to help stimulate ovulation and balance hormones.
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How Easy Is It To Get Pregnant After Giving Birth While Breastfeeding?
Some people use breastfeeding to delay ovulation after giving birth because they believe it leads to a lower chance of pregnancy. Breastfeeding often, but not always, delays ovulation and lowers fertility.
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