Planning Your Pregnancy
You've decided to begin planning an addition to your family. Now is the time — before you become pregnant — to start preparing yourself for the challenges ahead.
Preparing Your Body
Pregnancy brings with it intense stresses on your body and overall physical health. Suddenly, you have another life growing and developing inside of you — depending on you for its very survival. How well you take care of yourself before pregnancy will have a dramatic effect on your own health during pregnancy and on the health of your unborn child. Here are a few steps to take to improve your chances for a healthy pregnancy.
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Preparation for a healthy pregnancy
Medical care during pregnancy
Improving Your Chances
There's no formula that guarantees success when you're trying to conceive. On average, it takes several months of trying before most women become pregnant. Some take longer; some shorter. It's really all a matter of timing and luck. If you're beginning to feel frustrated about not becoming pregnant, here are a few things you might try in order to improve your odds.
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Home Pregnancy Tests
Trouble Conceiving
If you've tried everything and still find yourself unable to conceive, don't give up hope. The
MeritCare Reproductive Medicine might be able to help.
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Infertility Testing
Ectopic Pregnancy
Miscarriage