Pregnancy
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How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertility
By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published
REFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.
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Tiny 'Lizard-Like' Muscles Found in Developing Embryos Vanish Before Birth
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Detailed 3D images of embryos reveal that some muscles form and then vanish during early human development.
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Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test
By Cari Nierenberg last updated
When you think you may be pregnant, it's time to check with a pregnancy test. It's important to understand how they work, how to read the results and which one is the most accurate.
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Mom's Personality Key to Whether Baby Gets the Breast or Bottle
By Lauren Cox last updated
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What are the best foods to eat while pregnant?
By Louise Bond last updated
Reference Discover the best foods to eat while pregnant to keep you and your baby healthy
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10 foods to avoid during pregnancy
By Louise Bond last updated
Reference From raw fish to caffeine, here are the foods to avoid during pregnancy so that you can protect yourself and your baby
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Am I pregnant? 12 early signs of pregnancy
By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published
REFERENCE A woman's body goes through a number of changes in the initial stages of pregnancy. Here are 12 early signs of pregnancy
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Does walking bring on labor?
By Donavyn Coffey published
It's commonly said that walking will help to bring on labor. While it's no guarantee as it doesn't induce labor contractions, walking helps the cervix prepare for the birth.
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