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    BUSTED! FERTILITY MISCONCEPTIONS EXPLAINED

    Mar 19, 2020 4 minutes
    BY NIA VISAGIE

    If you’re trying for a baby, you’ve probably read and been given an overwhelming mountain of information about how to fall pregnant. But not all of it is accurate. Read on to discover what to believe and what to just roll your eyes at. Show these myths to your partner too, as many of the topics relate to the male side of infertility. Sharing facts about your journey will bring you closer.

    MYTH #1: IT DOESN’T MATTER IF I DRINK AND SMOKE, AS LONG AS I GIVE UP WHEN I’M PREGNANT

    Actually, this one couldn’t be further from the truth. Both smoking and drinking alcohol are proven to be detrimental

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