Blog posts from 2012

Women using fake tan may have increased risk of infertility

23 July, 2012

Women who use fake tan may be placing themselves at an increased risk of infertility and other health problems, it has been claimed.A “cocktail” of chemicals in bestselling lotions may pose a risk to a person’s health such as fer...

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Should schools be teaching children about infertility?

19 July, 2012

Shouldn't schools be teaching pupils about infertility, when five children in every class are likely to experience it?For a group of teenagers, Lauren, Fazana, Flora and Mackenzie are remarkably knowledgeable about fertility. Sitting in the li...

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Elton John and David Furnish want a brother or sister for baby Zachary

17 July, 2012

Since his son’s birth 18 months ago, Sir Elton John has been the epitome of the proud father. But the flamboyant star, now enjoying life as the parent of a toddler, has admitted it will be ‘heartbreaking’ for Zachary to grow up w...

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Mothercare voucher competition winner | Two mums personal journey

15 July, 2012

When I met Caitlin in January 2010 I couldn’t help but fall for her. She was originally from Scotland and her charm and the way she made me feel so special and the only girl in the world was immense! She already had 2 sons, Brett and Ashton ...

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L Fest 2012 - Lesbian Music and Art Festival Shropshire 13th -16th July

13 July, 2012

It’s L Fest this weekend so why not join in the celebration of live music, lesbian authors, workshops, lesbian cinema, comediennes, games, river cruises, speed dating, family entertainment, camping and more held at West Midlands Showground, ...

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Getting pregnant - Speculum, Supplements and Sperm!

11 July, 2012

Whilst defrosting the fridge-freezer yesterday, two things occurred to me. I firstly wondered whether my motivation to complete this magnanimous act was rooted hormones. To some extent, yes of course it was to do with the fact the freezer no longe...

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Should women be able to have children later in life?

09 July, 2012

The telegraph has recently reported that women could remain fertile indefinitely, after successful ovarian transplants has lead to births delaying the menopause, doctors have told a conference.A technique to remove pieces of ovary, store it for de...

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Lesbian to sue government over right to choose her own sperm donor

07 July, 2012

A woman who wants a baby with her lesbian partner through artificial insemination is suing the government for the right to choose how she will get the sperm.The unidentified woman from California is taking on the Food and Drug Administration, whic...

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Eating avocados can triple chance of IVF success

05 July, 2012

Eating avocados and dressing salads with olive oil could help women trying to have a baby through IVF, researchers claim. Foods typically eaten as part of the Mediterranean diet may triple the chances of success for women having the fertility trea...

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New Fertility programme, DuoFertility, is now available to American couples to help them get pregnant.

03 July, 2012

Over two million American couples are having problems getting pregnant.[1] The standard treatment which can help these couples conceive is in-vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF can change lives but can also be very emotionally, physically and financia...

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