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Some of the treatments for male infertility actually mirror the treatments for female infertility. For instance, in vitro fertilization can be used to weed out the stronger sperm, fertilize the woman’s eggs in an external environment, and then implant them. In vitro fertilization remains the best medical treatment for a couple trying to conceive when [...]
One way to increase your odds of conceiving quickly is to make sure you are having sex during the most fertile part of your cycle — the days just before, during and after ovulation. Because sperm can live in the body for up to five days, but an unfertilized egg dies after 24 hours, you [...]
When a couple is trying to conceive, thoughts of ovulation dates, cervical mucus (isn’t that a romantic term?), and pre-natal vitamins often over-ride the most fun aspect of making a baby: having regular sex! Couples can—and do—conceive in any position imaginable. There is no medical evidence to support the fact that certain sexual positions encourage [...]
For many women, the very first step in their journey to try to conceive is to stop using birth control. If you’re using condoms, spermicides, a diaphragm or any other form of hormone-free birth control, you can—and it is safe to—get pregnant as soon as you stop. If you use any hormone-based birth control methods, [...]
Besides doing the deed with your partner, there are several things you should do before you decide to get pregnant both for your health, your babies health and an increased easiness in conceiving. ___ Family history for both mother and father ___ Blood types of both mother and father ___ Rubella, 5th’s Disease and Chicken [...]
“Will my man make a good father of healthy children and will I be as good a mother as my mom?” “Will I have a healthy baby — ten toes, ten fingers and a working heart and head?” “When is the best time to try to make a baby?” “Will my baby and I [...]
By Margaret Paul, Ph.D. While it may seem farfetched to some people, many of my clients remember what they felt and experienced while still in the womb. Comments such as these are not unusual: “I knew even before I was born that my mother didn’t want me.” “I could feel my mother’s fear and anxiety [...]
When it comes to eating the right foods before you get pregnant in order to help you conceive and have a healthy pregnancy, it basically comes down to common sense. There are some things you should keep in mind however. Healthier Eating You should try to stay away from foods that are high in fat [...]
By Denice Moffat Did you know? One of every five couples experience fertility problems The average cost of one in-vitro fertilization cycle runs about $15,000 The number of infertile women in the United States aged 20-25 tripled in the last 30 years Throughout the world, sperm counts have reduced by 50% in the last 50 [...]
Also known as the Chinese Pregnancy Chart or Pregnancy Calendar, this chart is supposed to predict the sex of your baby based on how old you were in the month that you conceived. As rumor has it, this chart was found buried in a royal tomb around the year 1000, and is on display at [...]
Is it possible to plan having a baby in a way as to choose whether you will have a boy or a girl? Many experts say yes! There are some theories that make sense others which have been medically proven. Still some people believe it, others don’t. Choosing the Sex of Your Baby A popular [...]
Young love…not in regards to age, but in regards to new, blossoming relationships. As a young girl, most women started imagining her future. She will meet the man of her dreams, fall in love, get married and have babies! However, in reality life isn’t always that simple. Some couples discuss all the details prior to [...]
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