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Cervical Incompetence
How a weak cervix can prevent some women from having a family, and what can be done to help you carry a baby to term.
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Cervicitis And Infertility
How complications of the cervix can affect your fertility and what you can do to safeguard yourself.
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CHARTING BASICS: Part 3 - Cervical Position
The third article in the basics of charting - the cervical position. Find out how this evasive sign can be more reliable in telling a woman where she is in her cycle than basal body temperature/cervical fluid combined.
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Long Labors and What to do?
Labor may last for several days for some mothers. This slower process may be helpful to further ready the mother's body and the baby for active labor.
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Making Love to Start Labor
Oxytocin is secreted during love-making which, in turn, can also stimulate the uterus to contract. Love-making can be effective to induce labor if your body is ready.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 39
At 39 weeks of pregnancy, your cervix may begin to change and ripen for labor. Your baby may weigh around 7 pounds this week.
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Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 6
More changes are occurring with your pregnancy and your tiny baby growing inside. Have you taken a pregnancy test yet? Find out how to cope with morning sickness.
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The Big O
Orgasm is nature's built-in way of helping conception to happen. Find out why and if it's truly necessary for a woman to have one in order to become pregnant.
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The Importance Of Charting
Charting your fertility signs can greatly shorten the time you seek for help if you find you have certain infertility causing problems. Find out how charting can benefit you.
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Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Position
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
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NFP & FAM – Are They REAL Methods Part I
Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
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NFP & FAM – Are They REAL Methods Part II
Part Two - Is Natural Family Planning and the Fertility Awareness Method a possible birth control option for you? Are they really effective, and will they work for an extended period of time?
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What is a Transvaginal Ultrasound?
If you are having pelvic pain or other issues, your gynecologist might send you to have a transvaginal ultrasound. What exactly is this test and what does it reveal?
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Women's Anatomy
The function of female anatomy is to help in the creation, development, delivery, and early sustenance of human life.
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Muscle Quiz – I
Take a quiz. See answers in next article or I will email them on request.
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Pregnancy and Contraception: A Guide for Women with Epilepsy
Reproduction is often affected, when one has epilepsy. Many women find themselves lost, trying to decide whether or not to have children. Understanding the effects of your antiepileptic medication on pregnancy and the role it plays in contraception is your first step to making this crucial, life-altering decision.
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