Fertility Facts: Hundreds of Tips for Getting PregnantFertility Facts is the ultimate compendium of pre-pregnancy advice, essential not only for the one in six couples struggling with fertility challenges, but also for anyone starting a family. This chunky volume offers hundreds of ways, sourced from doctors and the latest research by the experts at Conceive Magazine, for women to conceive faster. Each page offers a new and often surprising tip: women should avoid taking ibuprofen, while men looking to increase sperm count should double up on pumpkin seeds! With this highly accessible reference in hand, readers will be one step closer to parenthood. |
Contents
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The Fertile Lifestyle | 81 |
Fertility Threats | 98 |
Diet and Nutrition | 121 |
Vitamins and Supplements | 140 |
Fitness and Weight | 158 |
Sex Ed for Babymaking | 228 |
Assisted Reproduction and Other Medical Help | 246 |
Your Cycle Explained | 284 |
Your Fertile Dictionary | 288 |
PreConception Checklist | 292 |
Resources | 298 |
Index | 306 |
Acknowledgments | 312 |
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