ARE YOU PLANNING FOR A BABY?

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Are we ready for a baby yet? When is the best time to make a baby? Is my diet okay for my baby-to-be? Am I exercisingenough? Mothersbliss has answers to all your concerns!

The pregnancy planning part of our site is organised into four sections: Contraception; Conception; Failure to conceive; andHealth issues. Each section has a vast amount of information enabling you to make informed decisions when planning your family.

An important part of planning a baby is knowing what to do and when to do it. We can help you with your goal to get pregnant with our pre-pregnancy checklist.

Contraception

When is the right time to come off contraception and how will it affect me and my baby? What happens if I become pregnant whilst taking contraception and have an unplanned pregnancy? How does the pill affect male fertility and our ability to conceive in later generations?

Conception

The miracle of birth starts at conception, nature has created a series of events that are fully explained in these pages. Starting with the release of your egg: ovulation, then fertilisation, and completing the cycle with the embedding of the egg in your womb. Discover how you can influence the sex of your baby, and the importance of folic acid in the reduction of risk of spina bifida.

Failure to conceive

There may be a number of reasons causing difficulty or failure to conceive, including: low sperm count; age issues; stress and others.

There is even hope for women who have cervical cancer being able to conceive.

Your health

Your health is an important factor not only during pregnancy but prior to conception as well. This section provides advice and tips on: your diet; Smoking and Drinking; exercise; stress and weight problems.