Trying To Conceive,

Parent-World specialises in support and understanding, we have a wealth of information and experienced moderators to help you through your pregnancy and fertility issues from Trying To Conceive (TTC) to Birth Stories you'll find it at Tying to Conceive We will also keep track of your cycle days (CD) and days pass ovulation (DPO).
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Here are some useful articles to help you:

Hormone Levels, Fertility Bloodwork and HPT Information
Does My Weight Influence Fertility?
Temping, Charting, And Some Other Information
What Is a Fertile Period?
Natural Fertility Signs: The Basics

How do pregnancy tests work?

Most women know that a pregnancy test requires a urine sample, preferably first thing in the morning. They know that a color change or new line appearing (depending on the test brand) will mean pregnancy, either wanted or not. But how do these tests work?

Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Hormone, b-HCG, B-HCG or even ßHCG, is released by a woman’s body upon implantation of a fertilized embryo. This occurs approximately eight days after fertilization.

This hormone is responsible for encouraging the corpus luteum (or centre) of the embryo to release progesterone and oestrogen early in the pregnancy. By about 8 or 9 weeks of pregnancy, the placenta will take over this function and the ßHCG levels will drop by 70 – 90 %. If high levels are detected between 15 – 22 weeks of gestation, it indicates problems with the embryo and this is the basis of the Triple Test for genetic disorders such as Downs Syndrome.

ßHCG levels can be measured in International Units per Litre (IU/L) or International milliunits per millilitre (mIU/mL.) For men, the level is usually less than 3 whilst non-pregnant women have a level below 5, or 10 if she is menopausal.Continued

TTC Abbreviations

Keep coming across terms you don't understand we will try and help you by giving you a simple
list to all the common terms.
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Ovulation Calendar

Ovulation Calendar is an effective software aid for any woman who either desires a pregnancy or wishes to prevent one. It can help you specify the gender of your baby and her zodiac sign.
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Helpful Supplements For TTC

There are many great health supplements on the market to help increase your chances of falling pregnant just remember to always consult your doctor before taking them.
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