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Sex prediction: Am I having a boy or girl?

By Cari Nierenberg, Scott Dutfield published

Reference A sonogram, ultrasound scan and blood test can offer sex predictions

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How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertility

By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published

REFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.

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Tiny 'Lizard-Like' Muscles Found in Developing Embryos Vanish Before Birth

By Nicoletta Lanese last updated

Detailed 3D images of embryos reveal that some muscles form and then vanish during early human development.

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Am I Pregnant? | Taking a Home Pregnancy Test

By Cari Nierenberg last updated

When you think you may be pregnant, it's time to check with a pregnancy test. It's important to understand how they work, how to read the results and which one is the most accurate.

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A woman breast-feeds her baby outdoors.

Mom's Personality Key to Whether Baby Gets the Breast or Bottle

By Lauren Cox last updated

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What are the best foods to eat while pregnant?

By Louise Bond last updated

Reference Discover the best foods to eat while pregnant to keep you and your baby healthy

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10 foods to avoid during pregnancy

By Louise Bond last updated

Reference From raw fish to caffeine, here are the foods to avoid during pregnancy so that you can protect yourself and your baby

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Am I pregnant? 12 early signs of pregnancy

By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild published

REFERENCE A woman's body goes through a number of changes in the initial stages of pregnancy. Here are 12 early signs of pregnancy

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Pregnant woman walking through park.

Does walking bring on labor?

By Donavyn Coffey published

It's commonly said that walking will help to bring on labor. While it's no guarantee as it doesn't induce labor contractions, walking helps the cervix prepare for the birth.

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Dietary Supplement Ingredient Linked to Miscarriages, FDA Warns

By Rachael Rettner last updated

Supplements with this ingredient are often marketed for enhanced memory or focus, increased energy or weight loss, the FDA said.

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