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Expert panel: Conception

Preparing your body for pregnancy and confirming a pregnancy - are some of the conception topics that we frequently receive questions about. If you need to know more about conception take a look at some of our previously answered expert questions. Or, why not ask your own question and have it answered by our conception expert. Your question and expert answer will be posted on the Huggies 'Ask an Expert' page and shared with other readers just might share the same concern as you.

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Questions about Conception

Avatar Bonni...
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Hi, You may be pregnant so need to do a pregnancy test. Best wishes, Alex.

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Moody...
Alex ...
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Hi, You may want to visit your GP for a check up and possibly visit a specialist for their opinion. If you are experiencing irregular periods there...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Kaz
Alex ...
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Hi, It does not indciate implantation. It may have just been a one off. Best wishes, Alex.

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Steve...
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Hi, I tis fine to start trying if you feel ready. You may want to try to reduce your weight a bit so that conceiving is easier as being overweight ...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Joey2...
Alex ...
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Hi, Most likely you are pregnant. You can wait another week and repeat the test to be more sure of the result. Best wishes, Alex.

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Sarah...
Alex ...
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Hi, More than likely you are not pregnant. Many of the pregnancy symptoms are similar to premenstrual symptoms so this may be what you are experien...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Housing
Alex ...
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Hi, Yes sperm will still be produced. They may want ot have a sperm count and motility check if they wish just to be sure. Best wishes, ALex.

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Benth...
Alex ...
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Hi, Being overweight is one of the leading causes of infertility. If you do both try to lose some weight you may find it easier. Otherwise it may b...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Danny...
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Hi Ashlea, I am very sorry for your loss. It sounds as if you have had a very difficult few months. More than likely the complicaitons that you exp...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Veren...
Alex ...
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Hi, It may have been too soon for the result to test positive so wait another week befreo retesting. Otherwise your period may be getting ready to ...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Melri...
Alex ...
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Hi, The usual time to conceive is 14 days before your next period. Your cycle starts on the first day (day 1) of your period so in most women it is...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Walts...
Alex ...
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Hi, There really is no better way or better technique to conceive better. It is ideal to try to concieve at the best time in your cycle so that you...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Veren...
Alex ...
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Hi, If you have some pregnancy symptoms you can do a pregnancy test. Your period more than likely will return very soon and then you can get more o...

Answered: 16 Jan 2012
Avatar Lisam...
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Hi, It is fine to take the supplements as these are not dangerous or harmful but they probably won’t increase your fertility. If you have a l...

Answered: 12 Dec 2011
Avatar Veren...
Alex ...
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Hi, THis all sounds perfectly normal and to be expected. More than likely you will be ovulating very soon as the baby probably is not having too ma...

Answered: 08 Dec 2011
Avatar Sally...
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Hi, You can check your mucous for sings of ovulation as it will become clear when you are ovulating. You can also check your temperature as it incr...

Answered: 08 Dec 2011
Avatar J_Ken...
Alex ...
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Hi, If you think that you may be pregnant you need to do a pregnancy test. Otherwise you will usually get your period back when your baby starts so...

Answered: 08 Dec 2011
Avatar Tryin...
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Hi, Early prengancy symptoms can be very similar to pre-menstrual symptoms. Try not to worry too much it can take several months before you conceiv...

Answered: 08 Dec 2011
Avatar Tilea...
Alex ...
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Hi, This decision is entirely up to you and your partner. If you feel that you are in a stable situation and are ready to start a family then it is...

Answered: 08 Dec 2011
Avatar sunsh...
Alex ...
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Hi, You may need to do a pregnancy test. Otherwise this may be just a change in your cycle for this month which can happen sometimes. If you are co...

Answered: 08 Dec 2011
Avatar procr...
Alex ...
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Hi, Yes you can still get pregnant if you are not getting a period. You can keep an eye on your mucous for chages as it will get clear around ovula...

Answered: 08 Dec 2011
Avatar Hmapu...
Alex ...
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Hi, You need to wait until your period is at least a week overdue before trying a pregnancy test. Many women do feel some aches when ovulating and ...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar Mrfudley
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Hi, You could also check your mucous for signs of changes and your temperature as this increases as you ovulate. You can also check at your pharmac...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar Amber-nz
Alex ...
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Hi, It is possible to conceive and not have a period. You can keep an eye on your mucous and you could monitor your temperature for signs of ovulat...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar LOVEM...
Alex ...
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Hi, If you period is a lot overdue then you could still be pregnant and it has not shown up yet. If you have regular periods and you are overdue an...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar Emf24
Alex ...
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Hi, You may still be fertile even though you are not having a period. It is not recommended to take anything other than a pregnancy or breast feedi...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar missmax
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Hi, Your next pregnancy you will need to have regular check ups to check the affects or complications of this antibody. Many women do have this ant...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar Write...
Alex ...
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Hi, Depending on your age this should be fine. Many women conceive very quickly after stopping the pill. Best wishes, Alex.

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar Mylan...
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Hi, It is advisable to do a home pregnancy test or visit your GP for a check up. You may be pregnant but a test will need to confirm this. Best wis...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011
Avatar AdLowe
Alex ...
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Hi, THis may be a pregnancy but the best way to diagnose it is to wait until you are overdue at least a week and then do a pregnancy test. Sometime...

Answered: 22 Nov 2011

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