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How Soon After Conception Does Morning Sickness Start?

Although it’s known as “morning sickness,” the nauseau that accompanies pregnancy can happen at any time of the day. According to MayoClinic.com, morning sickness plagues as many as 90 percent of pregnant women at some point during their pregnancy. For most women, it starts in the first trimester and is gone by the second, although it can last throughout the entire pregnancy. If you are trying to get pregnant, you may be hoping that feeling nauseated is a sign that you are finally pregnant.

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Chances of Conceiving a Baby Girl

If you have a house full of testosterone–flowing through your partner and a truckload of sons–you are probably ready for a little more estrogen around the home. If a baby girl is in your dreams, you may be wondering how you can increase your chances. Whether you want a princess or a tom boy, your chances of conceiving a girl are the same.

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A Note of Comfort To One Struggling To Conceive

So, it is much easier to give advice on what NOT to say to people who are struggling to conceive (see previous blog, What Not To Say). The truth is, there isnt really a lot you can say to someone who is struggling with this difficult journey. Like with many hard things in life, there are no words to capture the sorrow, the pain, the loss and the heartache that this path brings. At any given moment, a caring supporters words can seem trite or meaningless, even with the best intentions.

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How Concerned Should We Be About Our Teens

I am raising three teenagers. Their behavior frustrates me. The risks they take terrify me. But a new Federal survey conducted among 50,000 teenagers shows that I’m dead wrong to be so amped up. Because today’s teens are actually far more mature and responsible than I was at their age. Here’s the good news for […]

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5 Things Moms Say Farewell To Once They Have Kids

For those of us that are parents, I don’t have to tell you that the very moment you have a child, your life changes immediately. Duh, right? You are suddenly responsible for the well-being of another human. It is no longer about just you but about that innocent child you just brought into the world. […]