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Glossary of Preconception

Preconception is a whole new world for parents-to-be - a place filled with jargon and medical procedures, some of which can be quite confusing. Below you will find some common preconception terms and their definitions to help you find your way. Have a word you'd like to see here? Let us know.



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Basal Body Temperature Method
A method of taking your basal body temperature (in the morning before movement, eating, etc.) and recording it on a chart in hopes to predict or determine when ovulation occurs. Read more about it here.


More about Basal Body Temperature Method:
Article: Basal Body Temperature

More about Basal Body Temperature Method:
Expert Q&A: My basal body temperature hasn't risen in two months. What does that mean?




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