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What’s Folate, Why Do You Need It?

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What’s Folate, Why Do You Need It?

You’ve heard that folate is important to get during pregnancy but maybe not quite known why- here’s what the fuss is about. Also known as folic acid or B9, it’s a vitamin that protects the chromosomes in sperm, eggs and a developing zygote, and mutations of these chromosomes is what causes most … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Trying to Conceive Tagged With: pregnancy, Nutrition, sperm, autism, conception, conceive, eggs, food, folate, ASDs

What is ‘Adjusted Cycle Length’?

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I would like to know what adjused cycle length means Thank YOU!” Thank you for writing! “Adjusted cycle length” means that whomever calculated your due date has taken into account more factors than the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) so that your estimated due date (EDD) will be more … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Pregnancy (general) Tagged With: menstrual cycle, LMP, gestational length, EDD

Can You Get Pregnant with One Ovary?

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Can You Get Pregnant with One Ovary?

Can women get pregnant with only one ovary?” Yes. When a woman has two ovaries, they usually take turns releasing the egg every month. If there’s just one ovary, it will take over producing estrogen and releasing an egg every month, as long as the remaining ovary and fallopian tube are healthy. If … [Read more…]

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

How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

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How Do Pregnancy Tests Work?

Today’s pregnancy tests work by screening your urine or blood for hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is produced right after a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus, and then it takes about 48 to 96 hours for levels to be detectible in your urine. However, … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, 1st Trimester, Featured Tagged With: pregnancy tests

How Long After a Depo Shot Can You Get Pregnant?

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How Long After a Depo Shot Can You Get Pregnant?

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I want 2 ask something coz I’m confused. Last year in feb I had a miscarriege yet I didn’t knw I wz pregnant coz dey told mie at de hospital dat I wz pregnant.dat mnth dats wen I injected DEpo.did it 3timez so did stopped in october nd my periods we’re nt normal wz spottin.dis year in march I … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: Depo shot, birth control

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