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checkup As soon as you start thinking about trying to get pregnant, you'll want to see your health practitioner for a checkup to help you determine what steps you may still need to take to become ...
www.babycenter.com/preconception-checklist-checkup-questions
Upside: Detailed article on preparing for a check-up before getting pregnant; includes long list of questions
Downside: Busy page
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
Whether you're just considering starting a family or you've been trying for a while, our complete guide to conception can help. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re not pregnant yet but ...
www.fitpregnancy.com/yourpregnancy/22
Upside: Very detailed article on planning and preparing to get pregnant
Downside: Small font, lots of clicking
Deciding to become a parent is one thing. Deciding when to become a parent is another. In order to decide whether to become a parent, it is important to have realistic expectations. Here’s a quick ...
www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/pregnancy/if-when-have-child-4350.htm
Upside: Questions to help you decide if you are ready to get pregnant
Downside: None
I will be having the LEEP Procedure and want to become pregnant again. For people who have done this, are there a lot of risks in pregnancy or any complications in the future? thank you for your ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/leep.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on getting pregnant after a LEEP procedure
Downside: Some information is Berkeley-area specific
There is no perfect age to have a baby. Here’s a look at what you gain (and what you give up) at three different stages of life. Carol Vaghar had a typical new-mom experience when she gave birth to ...
www.fitpregnancy.com/yournewlife/235
Upside: Very detailed article on age a fertility
Downside: Small font, lots of clicking
What you need to know: Healthy women from age 35 into their 40s usually have healthy pregnancies. If problems do arise, they can usually be successfully treated. Women over age 35 have an increased ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_812.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on getting pregnant over 35
Downside: Small, light color font
A retroverted uterus is the name given to a uterus that is tilted backwards inside of the pelvis. Normally, women are born with a uterus that is located in a straight up and down position inside of ...
www.womens-health.co.uk/retrover.asp
Upside: Very good detail and picture on having a tipped uterus
Downside: Limited detail specific to being pregnant; several ads
40s Is there a perfect age to get pregnant? It's a question that's probably crossed your mind, particularly if your 30s are around the corner. But if you've put off having a baby until your 30s or ...
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/pregnancyage.html
Upside: Very good detail on understanding fertility by age
Downside: Small font; article is spread over a few pages