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How old is too old?
Medical advances mean that a woman can carry a baby in her 50s, even 60s. But is there an age when a woman should be told, “Sorry, you’re just too old to have a baby”?

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Can I afford a baby? Of course you can!
No matter what your situation is or where you live, with the right strategies you can still afford to have a baby without breaking the bank.

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How fertile is your man?
Nearly half of all fertility troubles are linked to sperm problems. Here are tips for their proper care and feeding.

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Primed for pregnancy
Fertility is not a given - the good news is there's a lot you can do to help yourself, starting with what you eat.

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Fertility treatment, the adventure begins
The process of identifying a specific genetic flaw and removing it, to produce a healthy embryo, is quite a procedure.

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