Early pregnancy symptons

What you need to know about preparing your body for conception, how the baby-making business works and what to do if it doesn’t…

A bowl of cereal…

…for breakfast every day could help you conceive, according to new research from the University of Massachusetts the US. A bowl of cereal should contain your RDA of vitamin B6 (1.2mg) which has been shown to double the chances of conception. What’s more, the study also revealed the vitamin plays a key role in warding off miscarriages and premature birth.

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years is how long it could be before scientists are able to produce fully functioning sperm cells grown from men’s bone marrow. The new procedure gives hope to men with low sperm counts, and is welcomed by pro-life groups who see it as an alternative to stem cell generated sperm.

The lowdown on… early pregnancy symptoms

1. Sensitive nipples or breasts as well as a darkening of the areola (the area around the nipple)

2. Extra discharge can also be noticed, as a result of mucus formation around the cervix

3. Implantation bleeding sometimes occurs about eight days after ovulation, and usually takes the form of some spotting and cramps. You might also see spotting near the time your period’s due, caused by the egg burrowing into your endometrial lining.

4. Nausea can start as early as a few days after conception.

5. Extreme tiredness for no apparent reason can also be an early sign of a body busy creating a new life.