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Can You Get Pregnant If You Miss One Pill?
Missing one pill can result in pregnancy, particularly in women who are taking low dosages of birth control medications. Missed pills should be taken as soon as remembered.
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Birth control pills are…
How to Recognize the Earliest Possible Signs of Pregnancy
The earliest possible signs of pregnancy begin to appear with in a couple of weeks of conception. None of these steps, by themselves will be able to tell you for sure if you are pregnant; however, if you follow all of the steps and each…
The Effects of the Morning After Pill on the Menstruation Cycle
The morning after pill is a form of emergency contraception. You can take it after having unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. It is available without a prescription for females who are at least 17 years old.
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Do You Have to Be Ovulating to Get Pregnant?
To become pregnant, your body must undergo a specific chain of events. Starting at menstruation, the body begins to prepare for the possibility that conception will occur. However, just because you menstruate does not necessarily mean you…
The Best Way to Get Pregnant
Getting pregnant can come very easily for some, even when they are not trying to do so, and for others, it seems like an impossible task. There are several ways to increase the likelihood of conception. Sexual intercourse is undoubtedly the…
Artificial Insemination vs. IVF
Infertility affects approximately 10 percent of American couples, and is a growing problem for millions of people. Why infertility is growing is not known, but it may have to do with women waiting later in life to try to conceive.
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What Can I Take to Help Me Get Pregnant?
It can take up to 12 months for a healthy woman to conceive, and many women become impatient while trying. There are some things you can do on your own to help with the process, but be sure to talk with your doctor. He may want to offer…
Natural Ways to Get Pregnant Fast
If you've decided you're ready for a child, you would probably like to conceive as quickly as possible, especially if you are trying to plan your delivery and maternity leave for a particular time for convenience. While there are no…
Feng Shui Tips for Pregnancy
For 3,500 years, the Chinese have used feng shui to bring peace, calm and health to all areas of life, including pregnancy. Like wind, this energy called “chi” flows all around you. It is subtle energy that can either cause stress or put…