Categories: Contraception Genetic/Hereditary Medical Conditions Siblings Your baby Your body

Contraception

Q. How long does it take for my cycle to return to normal after coming off the Pill?
Q. How long does it take for my cycle to return to normal after stopping the contraceptive injection?
Q. How long does it take to conceive after coming off the contraceptive injection?
Q. Are frequent preiods normal when coming off the Pill?
Q. How long does it take for fertility to return to normal after removal of a contraceptive implant?

Genetic/Hereditary

Q. Is spina bifida inherited?
Q. What can be done to prevent cleft lip?
Q. Can I test for ADHD hereditary factors?
Q. Are conjoined twins hereditary?
Q. What can I do to test for chromosomal abnormalities once I have conceived?

Medical Conditions

Q. How long after having radioiodine treatment should I wait before becoming pregnant?
Q. What can I do to prevent another hydatidiform molar pregnancy?
Q. What are the risks to consider before trying to conceive if I have epilepsy?

Siblings

Q. Why is it recommended to wait a year after a caesarean before conceiving again?
Q. Is it better to have a close or large gap between babies?

Your baby

Q. Can certain diets determine the sex of a baby?
Q. What are the chances of conceiving twins more than once?
Q. What can be done to choose a baby's sex for genetic reasons?
Q. Is there a test available which will tell if a sperm will produce a boy or a girl?
Q. Are there any risks of having a baby with anencephaly a second time?
Q. What are the risks of another premature birth and can I do anything while trying to conceive that will increase the chance of going full term?

Your body

Q. Is it safe to get pregnant if very overweight?
Q. What can I do when planning a pregnancy to ensure a healthy placenta and a safe pregnancy?
Q. Do I need to consider any special tests if I conceive after the age of 35?
Q. Why do I feel broody?
Q. Is it okay to not stop smoking until after conception?
Q. When should I be immunised against rubella if I am not immune?
Q. What is a doula?