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The Pre-Conception Visit It is generally recommended that women considering pregnancy and trying to become pregnant have an appointment with their health care provider 3 months before trying to ...
americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/PEpreconceptionvisit.html
Upside: Very good overview on the benefits and how to prepare for a pre-conception visit
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Taking your history and providing counseling Physical and gynecological exam Urine tests Blood tests In order to give your baby the best start in life, you'll want to get your own health squared away ...
www.babycenter.com/0_preconception-checkup-why-you-need-one-and-what-to-expect_730.bc
Upside: Detailed article on having a preconception check-up
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Drink alcohol sparingly Curb caffeine Rethink refined carbs Eat your greens, and reds, and yellows Be finicky about fish Pump up on iron Be leery of listeria Don't panic over protein Fill voids with ...
www.babycenter.com/0_fertility-diet-the-nutrients-you-need-to-conceive_1460692.bc
Upside: Detailed article on how to adjust your diet before trying to get pregnant
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Getting pregnant may sound easy enough, but for most of us, it can take some time andeffort to achieve. Some women are lucky enough to get pregnant quickly,while others can take a year or more to ...
www.idreamofbaby.com/fertility.php
Upside: Very detailed information on preparing for pregnancy and how to improve your fertility
Downside: Tremendous amount of scrolling
As couples prepare for pregnancy, it is easy to focus only on the woman’s health. However, there are several habits men need to be forming during these critical months of preparation, too. Issues of ...
americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/menpreconception.htm
Upside: Good overview on how men can prepare for conception
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Depo-Provera is an injection containing the synthetic hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. Is Depo-Provera reversible? Yes. However it may take several months before your cycle returns to normal. ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/preventingpregnancy/depoprovera.html
Upside: Very good overview of Depo Provera and preparing for pregnancy if you are taking it
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a progestin-only hormonal contraceptive birth control drug which is injected every 3 months. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is an aqueous ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depo_Provera
Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail on the history, effectiveness and benefits of depo provera
Downside: Small section on depo during pregnancy; no information related on time to conceive after stopping depo
With Depo-Provera, you could become pregnant as soon as 3 to 4 months after your last shot. However, it may take some women up to a year or two to conceive after they stop using this type of birth ...
www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/birth-control-depo-provera
Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on the use of Depo
Downside: Small section on getting pregnant after stopping to use depo
Getting pregnant is not as easy as you might think. A healthy couple at the prime reproductive age has about a 25% chance of conceiving each month. Only about half of all couples get pregnant within ...
aboutkidshealth.com/Pregnancy/Getting-Pregnant.aspx?articleID=6503&categoryID=PG-nh1-03
Upside: Very good article on getting pregnant by age and stopping birth control
Downside: Limited number of related links
Raquel Arias, MD, OB-GYN, is here to give you the answers you need. Depo-Provera is birth control that has a lot to offer. Learn more about benefits, efficacy, and how Depo-Provera can fit into your ...
www.depoprovera.com/vc-prospect-user.asp
Upside: Depo Provera corporate website with information on getting pregnant after using the product
Downside: Basic information