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5 Ways to Improve Fertility

Many couples look for ways to improve fertility without turning to expensive treatments. The good news is that you can improve your health, and your fertility, with a few simple steps. Consider these 5 simple ways to improve your fertility, and as a bonus, start taking better care of your overall health.

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Symptoms of Being Pregnant at 4 Weeks

After having unprotected sex, there is a greater chance of becoming pregnant. For some women, pregnancy symptoms appear earlier than for others, namely in the first weeks after having sexual intercourse. During the third week of pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants itself in the uterus, and toward the end of this third week, some pregnant women begin to experience normal mid-cycle symptoms. Some pregnant women may have a “feeling” that they are pregnant as their baby transforms into an actual embryo.

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Side Effects of the Birth Control Ring

If a baby is not in your immediate future, you may be considering your birth control options. One of these options is the vaginal birth control ring, patented under the brand name, NuvaRing. NuvaRing is a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina where it releases progestin and estrogen into the blood stream through the vaginal wall. Like any other hormonal birth control method, there are a number of potential side effects caused by using the birth control ring. Here is what you need to know about them.

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Pregnancy Development in the Womb

There are three main developmental stages of pregnancy: first, second and third trimesters. Many things happen in the development of a fetus. From the moment the fertilization happens through birth, there are different areas of the baby’s anatomy that develop and function in each stage. Knowing what goes on in each stage can help the physicians and the parents in calculating and anticipating the arrival of the baby. Furthermore, using advanced medical technologies, the doctors can determine if the baby is developing normally or not.

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5 Benefits of the Human Touch

If you have ever used a human touch massage chair, you know that it’s not even close to the real thing. There is something unquestionably powerful about the human touch. It’s not just about feeling skin against skin. The healing and comforting powers of the human touch have been known to humans for a long time. Many cultures have explored and used these mysterious powers to treat, heal and soothe for generations. Today the powers and benefits of the human touch are acknowledged by advocates of modern science as well. This article lists the various benefits of the human touch, as an effective measure that facilitates well-being, a catalyst in healing or recovery and as a technique that helps strengthen one’s mind, body and relationships.