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How Can I Improve my Chances of Conceiving?

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Could you please expand on the methods that help in increasing the chances of conceiving? Thanks!” One of the simplest methods to increase the odds of conceiving is to chart your cycles and watch your body’s signs to try figure out what day you’re most likely to be fertile, which is almost always … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: clomid, opk, ovulation, ovulation tests, vaginal discharge

Dizzy, Crampy, No Period Yet… Am I Pregnant?

Marcie Jones 3 Comments

my question is….. what do u feel when your pregnant? i feel dizzy when i stand up fast and i now im not geting the flu or sick. my lower stomch area feels crampy and a lil tight when i push on it. i have not yet got my period this month and i can remember if i got it last month. are these signs of … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: Am I Pregnant?, cramping, dizzy

Could a Positive Ovulation Test Mean I’m Pregnant?

Marcie Jones 1 Comment

We tried to conceive in March. I won’t get my period for another few weeks. I just took an ovulation test and it was positive. Can I still be pregnant and ovulate?” You can’t ovulate during pregnancy, but ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) will show a positive result both while you’re ovulating and … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: ovulation, ovulation tests, tests

True Or False: You Can Get Pregnant On Your Period

Marcie Jones 1 Comment

Can you get pregnant while on your period?” While it’s unusual for someone to become pregnant during a period, it’s not impossible. Sometimes a woman’s cycle can be as short as 21 days, plus sperm can live for as long as four days, which means it’s possible to get pregnant only a few days after a … [Read more…]

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At What Age Should I Get Serious About Getting Pregnant?

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I’m 27 and I’ve been dating my boyfriend for three years. He just told me he’s not sure if he wants kids or not– we’ve never really talked about it. When I thought about it I realized I’m not sure either. How long until we have to decide? Is waiting until 35 a big deal?” For most women, fertility … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: maternal age, TTC

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