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The timing of conception and making sure the sperm meets with the egg are often the main concerns for those who want to get pregnant. The second step is crucial for a fertilized ovary to become a pregnancy. The fertilized egg will make its home in the uterus. After fertilization, the fertilized zygote (now known as a zygote),…

You may be paying close attention to your vaginal drainage, whether you’re trying for pregnancy, using a family planning method, or just noticing changes in your body. If you have a watery discharge, it can be confusing. You are not alone. In the U.S. alone, vaginal discharge is the leading cause of gynecological complaints. It is difficult to differentiate between…

At 13 weeks, Where’s your husband?   At 20 weeks, let’s hope she remains a girl. These days, you never know.   40 weeks: Would you two be able to even raise a son?   The comments I heard while pregnant are not microaggressions. As a queer person giving birth, I was met with violent language from healthcare professionals….

  You may wonder if you can get pregnant while breast-feeding or chest-feeding. Some people might want to prevent pregnancy while their babies are young. Some people may want to become pregnant after their babies have grown up, but still breastfeed. Many women have questions regarding getting pregnant when breastfeeding or body-feeding. These include what your chances of conceiving are,…