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How Long Should We Wait to Try For a Second Baby?

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How Long Should We Wait to Try For a Second Baby?

My husband and I are thinking about having another baby, our daughter is only 8 mos old. If we are able to plan, what do you think the most appropriate age between children is?” The evidence supports waiting at least nine months before trying to conceive again. Shorter intervals between … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Baby (General) Tagged With: siblings, TTC, family planning

I Don’t Feel Pregnant, Am I Really?

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I Don’t Feel Pregnant, Am I Really?

my last period was on Jan 22. i did a home test on Feb 8. it was negative. on Feb 15 i noticed a little dark brownish color blood, i thought it was my period stating early. on Feb 16 a little more blood. all this time my breast had a tingling burning sensation. on Feb 22 i did another test, it was … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, 1st Trimester

Does Indigestion Mean I’m Pregnant?

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Does Indigestion Mean I’m Pregnant?

HI. I used to be on the pill I stopped taking it last november. these past few months i’ve had my period most of the time late (i was never on time until the pill) but just recently i’ve felt my lower abdomen and stomach area tighten (have not done anything different in my diet and exercise). my … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Pregnancy (general) Tagged With: indigestion

How Soon After Conception Will You Have Symptoms?

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How Soon After Conception Will You Have Symptoms?

Q. How soon after conception will you experience symptoms of pregnancy?” Fertilization can take from 24 hours to five days to happen. This is because while an egg only lives for 24 hours, sperm can live and wait for an egg for as long as four days, then it takes about 24 hours for the sperm to … [Read more…]

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When Do You Ovulate?

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When Do You Ovulate?

When does your ovulation period usually start and how long does ovulation take?” Ovulation is a 12 to 24-hour time frame when an egg is released from one of your two ovaries, travels down a fallopian tube and into your uterus, and either is fertilized, attaches to the lining of your uterus and … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: menstrual cycle, ovulation

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