Conception Site
	Stacy Wiegman BellaOnline's Conception Editor

Age and conception
We often think that young women can easily get pregnant, which makes women in their late 30s jealous. But sometimes young women have problems, too. What problems can a young woman face in conceiving?

Artificial sweeteners and conception
Artificial sweeteners were originally developed for diabetics because they can't handle sugar. Normal people can handle sugar, but cutting down on sugar is a good idea for your overall health and conception.

Ayurveda and conception
Ayurveda is an ancient philosophy of health developed in India. It considers the mind and body to be one, and sickness happens when the mind and body are not balanced. Let's talk about how this affects conception.

Butter for conception
If you are trying to conceive, add butter to your diet and cut out margarine. Butter is a wonderful real food with real benefits. Here's why.

Cell phones and conception
Cellular phones are ubiquitous, but despite their convenience, they may not be good for our health. Especially fertility.

Changing cycles and conception
Is your cycle changing? How will that affect your ability to conceive? It may be temporary or it may signal some big changes.

Coconut oil and conception
Coconut oil is not just for sun-bathing! It's a great source of medium chain triglycerides, which are great for your thyroid, metabolism and weight loss. And it's good for conception, too.

Conceiving a child with perfect teeth
Do you think that the health of your teeth are a completely hereditary condition? Guess again--even if your family doesn't have perfect teeth, there is something you can do before conception as well as after to make sure that your babies have perfect teeth.

Conceiving a smart child
Can you impact how smart your child is by what you do before and after you conceive? Yes and no.

Conception after cervical cancer
How does cervical cancer surgery affect conception? It's not all bad news.

DHA versus EPA fish oil
There are two primary forms of fish oil: DHA and EPA. They are both valuable, but what is the difference and do you need more of one or the other?

Did I ovulate?
Depending on the source, it is estimated that perhaps all women do not ovulate at least one cycle per year. How do you know you ovulated?

Foot massage and conception
Pop your puppies up and massage them to help you conceive! Sound crazy? Let's talk about all the pressure points on your feet.

Henna and conception
Choosing hair color when you want to conceive is stressful. We have all heard various things about the safety of hair color. One choice is definitely safe, but is it easy?

Herbs

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How fast do lifestyle changes work?
I have received several emails asking me how fast lifestyle changes work--specifically, how fast can a woman become pregnant after making changes?

Immunizations when you're trying to conceive
Which immunizations are safe to get when you're trying to conceive?

Medication no-nos and conception
There are some medications that are definite "no-nos" when you're trying to conceive because they are so dangerous to a developing baby.

Nutrition & Diet

Ovulation predictor kits and conception
Ovulation predictor kits range from the very simple to the very high-tech. Let's take a look at them.

Phthalates and why they're bad for conceiving
Phthalates are chemicals commonly found in cosmetics, perfumes, and other personal care products. They are, however, hormone disrupters, and we'll discuss why that's bad for conceiving.

Pre-pregnancy checkup
What is involved in a pre-pregnancy checkup with your doctor? A few tests to make sure that you're good to go.

Pre-pregnancy genetic testing
Pre-pregnancy genetic testing is offered to couples who are concerned about inherited disorders.

Relaxation
To aid in conception, learn how to keep your stress level low and relax fully in mind, body and spirit.

Safe hair color for conception
I have known women who gave up all their beauty routines for the sake of their babies-to-be. I was not one of them, but I was really careful and found some safe (or at least safer) products, especially for hair coloring.

Sunscreens and conception
Year-round sunscreen has become a habit for many people. Like anything you put on or in your body, though it can affect you. Which sunscreens are safest for you when you want to conceive?

Thyroid and conception
The thyroid is so important for your entire body function, but especially for conception. Even if you are told you have normal thyroid function, you should take care of your thyroid.

Thyroid function and conception
The thyroid is key to many body functions, including the menstrual cycle. If your thyroid is not working right, conceiving and carrying a pregnancy can be difficult.

Top 3 tips for conception
If I had to name the top 3 things to improve your odds for conception, I would pick these three.

Travel and conception
Travel is often a concern for women who are trying to get pregnant or newly pregnant. Don't let that stress you out.

Trying for the next baby woes
Sometimes the next baby is not so easy to produce as the previous one. Why does that happen?

Tubal blockage and conception
Can you get pregnant with a blocked tube or two? Yes, you can, but your odds are lower. What should you do?

Vaccine update for conception
Vaccines are considered by most doctors to be very important, effective and safe. If you're trying to conceive, you may want to take a pass on most vaccines.

VItamins & Minerals

White foods and getting pregnant
White foods like white bread, sugar, bagels, pasta and doughnuts can make it harder for you to get pregnant. Here is why.

Your job and fertility
Can your job negatively affect your fertility? If it's very stressful, definitely. If you sit in front of a computer screen for hours, perhaps. If you eat badly at work, perhaps.