Expert panel

print

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.

Please note questions are not answered live. If you are at all concerned about your health or your bubs contact your doctor immediately.

popular tags

Questions about Conception

Avatar Ruberta
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, If you have had a period since 1st of April then more than likley you did not conceive during that cycle. Best wishes, Alex

Answered: 08 Aug 2012
Avatar J_Field
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Try not to get too concerned about what may be happening as it is way too early just yet. Whan you have missed a period and it is a week overdu...

Answered: 08 Aug 2012
Avatar Malan...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, It is advisable that oyu visit your GP for a check up. There you can discuss what may be happening and if you need to use another form of contr...

Answered: 08 Aug 2012
Avatar Lucy_...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, More than liley you did not conceive in March and conceived early April, especially if you had a normal period after this date. Best wishes, Alex

Answered: 08 Aug 2012
Avatar Julia...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Your cycle can be very irregular when breastfeeding and can take months to be regular. If you do not wish to fall pregnant it is advisable to u...

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar Miche...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Your conception occurs close to 14 days after the first day of your last period (1st April) one or two days around this date. Best wishes, Alex

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar kaella
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, No it won’t affect the baby as your hormones will over ride the pill. It is advisable to stop taking the pill as soon as you do know tha ...

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar Waiti...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, It is advisable to wait until your period is at least a week overdue and then the result will be accurate. Implantation bleeding will usually o...

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar starl...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, You may need an early scan to check your dates. You usually conceive around 14 days after the first day of your last period. (27th Feb). Best w...

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar LaLa_Ad
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, It is best to wait until your period is a week overdue before doing a pregnancy test it is far more accurate. If your body is used to doing the...

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar Zippyno9
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Usually this does not cause any problems. You could have a sperm count attended to check if everything is getting through your GP should be abl...

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar CristieA
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Yes you can still be fertile if you do not have a period. You need to use another form of contraception if you do not intend to become pregnant...

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar Bonni...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, It is advisable to do a pregnancy test so that you do know what is happening. Best wishes, Alex

Answered: 25 Jul 2012
Avatar Cake_...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, There are a couple of signs of ovulation. One is a temperature rise and another is a change in mucous – it will become clear and stretchy...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar Tj_Ma...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, It is very common to have colostrum leak from your nipples in small amounts if you have breast fed before. Do not be overly concerned it is not...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar Lil_M...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, If you have missed pills then you are at very high risk of falling pregnant. Please visit your GP for a check up as the morning after pill may ...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar Tj_Ma...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Your irregular cycle could be affecting your fertility. You need to visit your GP to discuss methods for detecting your ovulation time so that ...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar Janve...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, You have similar chances of clomid being effective on this cycle as on previous cycles. Please talk to your GP or specialist about your treatme...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar rabbi...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, The medication may be affecting your cycle and your symptoms. If you period is a week overdue please do a pregnancy test and if it is negative ...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar LaLa_Ad
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, This form of contraception has a very high failure rate so if you don’t want to be pregnant it is advisable to use a more reliable method...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar princ...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, You do have an increased risk of having another baby with problems if you have the same partner. You can test for the conditions early in pregn...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar Jessi...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Yes it is fine to start to try for another baby when you both feel ready. Best wishes, Alex

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar Hylton
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, It does sound as if you do face some difficulties trying to conceive. You need to talk to your specialist about your allergy so that they can a...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar C_Joh...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, It is difficult for me to really understand how your body works without access to your medical records. It is best to discuss your concerns wit...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar missB...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Iti s always best to have UTI’s treated as soon as possible so that your body is healthy and ready to conceive. If you are prone to UTIs ...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar Meldi...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Your EDC is an estimated date and only around 4% of woemn actually give birth on that date. You will most likely give birth in the week befroe ...

Answered: 22 May 2012
Avatar 1stti...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, You are at an increased risk of having twins again. It is difficult for me to predict the actual chances it may be best to discuss this with yo...

Answered: 24 Apr 2012
Avatar raf88
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, If you have missed a period you need to do a pregnancy test and then you will know what is happening. Best wishes, Alex

Answered: 24 Apr 2012
Avatar Tracy...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, Yes you are still considered as fertile even if you have not had a period. If you do not wihs to be pregnant it is advisable to see your GP for...

Answered: 24 Apr 2012
Avatar banjo...
Alex ...
Answer:

Hi, You need to contact the doctor or the hospital that did the procedure. They will be able to give you the information. Best wishes, Alex.

Answered: 24 Apr 2012
Visit Huggies mobile site