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By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on March 18th, 2010
  Predicting the time you ovulate is the best way to plan a pregnancy, and ovulation predictor kits are the best way to figure out when your body is most fertile! Here’s a description of fertility charting and different types of ovulation predictor kits and tools…
Before the tips, a quip:
“There are three reasons for breast-feeding: the milk is always at the right temperature; it comes in attractive containers; and the cat can’t get it.” ~ Irena Chalmers.
But before you can start nursing your baby, you need to get pregnant! This information about predicting ovulation so you can plan your pregnancy is from Fairhaven Health, a leading provider of pregnancy products and information. The most interesting, unique thing they offer is a Fertility Bracelet! It’s pictured; click it for more info. Continue Reading…
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on March 16th, 2010
  Various types of drugs – including prescription medications such as antidepressants – can harm male fertility levels. This summary of the possible effects of drugs on male fertility includes several tips for healthy sperm production…
“Everyone knows taking anabolic steroids and other recreational drugs will negatively impact health, but there is rarely a discussion of how male fertility can be affected,” says Dr. Laurence A. Jacobs of the Fertility Centers of Illinois. “To achieve optimum fertility, men should refrain from drug and substance abuse and also be informed of the possible side effects of everyday prescription medications.”
Here, Dr Jacobs describes how drugs can harm male fertility, and offers quick tips for preserving healthy sperm. For more information about male fertility, read The Testosterone Factor: A Practical Guide to Improving Vitality and Virility, Naturally. Continue Reading…
By Tania Tod, on March 9th, 2010
  Though Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can cause infertility, women can get pregnant even with this condition! Here, a registered nurse shares several tips for weight loss for women with PCOS – because a side effect of PCOS is weight gain, and obesity can be an obstacle to pregnancy.
“Obesity or persistent weight gain is one of the most common side effects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,” says Tania Tod, R.N. “For a woman dealing with polycystic ovarian syndrome it can be very difficult to lose weight, even when observing a very strict diet and regularly exercising.”
For more information on getting pregnant even with PCOS, read PCOS and Your Fertility. And, here are Tod’s weight loss tips for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome… Continue Reading…
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on March 5th, 2010
  My fertility doctor warned me about certain misconceptions about a woman’s age and fertility levels. Sure, he said, we hear about women getting pregnant in their 40s – but it’s easier said than done! These facts about a woman’s fertility (or infertility as she ages) isn’t exactly the best news for women who want to get pregnant…but it is helpful to know.
“Once we’re in our forties, only a few eggs can start to grow each month,” writes Dr Margo Fluker, co-director of the Genesis Fertility Clinic in Vancouver, BC, in “Forty is the New Thirty”, Right? “Those remaining eggs are of lower quality than in our teens and twenties. It’s harder to get them to ovulate, to fertilize, to implant and to grow normally. This translates to lower pregnancy rates, higher miscarriage rates, and a higher risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the few babies that are born to mothers at this age.”
Yikes – but don’t let this stop you from trying to get pregnant if you’re over 40! Read Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility for help getting pregnant. And, be aware of these misconceptions about age and infertility… Continue Reading…
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on March 2nd, 2010
  Even if infertility stress doesn’t decrease your pregnancy chances, it sure takes the fun out of trying to get pregnant! These tips for overcoming the stress of fertility treatments, ovulation monitoring, temperature charting, and scheduled romps in the hay are from doctors and research studies.
Before the tips, a quip:
“I gained 60 pounds, and I’m proud of it,” said Kate Hudson. “Why do I need to watch my weight when I’m pregnant? I could eat whatever the hell I want to eat.”
Doesn’t that just make you want to get pregnant faster? It does me! One of the best ways to overcome the stress of trying to get pregnant is visualization with relaxing music. Heartstrings: Visualizations for Pregnancy is a wonderful CD that includes affirmations for a healthy pregnancy. And, here are five practical food-based tips for overcoming the stress of fertility treatments and conceiving a baby… Continue Reading…
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on February 23rd, 2010
  Is trying to have a baby a healthy goal for your life and marriage, or is it causing anxiety, depression, and other problems? Giving up on your dream of getting pregnant may be a healthy thing to do…but the trick is knowing when it’s time to give up or when it’s time to try different strategies (e.g., in vitro fertilization (IVF) instead of intrauterine insemination (IUI), or adoption instead of conceiving a baby).
Below are a few signs it might be time to let go of your pregnancy goals. But first, here’s one of my favorite quips:
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” said W.C. Fields. “Then quit. There’s no point in being a damn fool about it.”
Are you being foolish about getting pregnant – or are you simply persevering and trying everything you can, as all couples coping with infertility must do? These signs it’s time to give up on getting pregnant may help you re-evaluate your hopes and baby dreams, or chuck those goals and set new ones altogether. One of my favorite books about making your dreams come true is Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want. If pregnancy isn’t an option, this book can help you find other ways to live fulfilling, meaningful life. Continue Reading…
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on February 18th, 2010
  Many holistic health practitioners find acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for infertility very effective. Here’s one naturopathic doctor’s experience with acupuncture and getting pregnant
“I find acupuncture extremely helpful with patients dealing with infertility, whether they are going through assisted reproductive procedures or just trying on their own,” says Dr. Mubina Jiwa, BSc., ND, Director of Essence of Health in Toronto, Ontario. “These days, many people are diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility.’ Chinese medicine and acupuncture is very helpful in supporting and re-balancing the body.”
Below, she and acupuncturist Nancy Winlove-Smith describe how Chinese Medicine and acupuncture can increase fertility levels and help women get pregnant. For more information, read The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth– it’s a wonderful resource for pregnancy, acupuncture, and holistic health. Continue Reading…
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on February 11th, 2010
  Keeping the love alive can be difficult for couples coping with infertility, especially if they’re trying to conceive while dealing with male or female fertility issues! Here are several tips for increasing physical intimacy when you have infertility issues…
Before the tips, a quip:
“Love doesn’t sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all of the time, made new.” ~ Ursula K. LeGuin.
Love requires constant effort and attention, especially if you’re trying to get pregnant while coping with male or female fertility issues! If you’re interested in learning more about your libido and marriage, click Physical Intimacy in Marriage (pictured). And, read on for six ways to increase physical intimacy when you’re trying to get pregnant… Continue Reading…
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on February 9th, 2010
  If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, then these tips for reducing period cramps, cravings, and PMS symptoms may help you find menstrual pain relief. Your hormones may be going haywire, but premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain doesn’t have to take you down!
“In the week or so before their periods start, many women experience a collection of uncomfortable symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome,” writes Dr Mary Jane Minkin in Women’s Health For Life. “Bloating, migraines, and moodiness are just a few of the things that can make life difficult. But there are various ways in which you can ease the symptoms.”
Did you know that there are more than 150 symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menstrual pain? I’ve listed ways to cope with the five most common ones below, plus natural remedies and tips for menstrual pain relief. For more info on all aspects of women’s health, click the book cover of Women’s Health for Life (pictured). Continue Reading…
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I learned how to do in vitro fertilization (IVF) before I realized it was a type of “assisted reproductive technology” (ART)! If you can’t get pregnant, these definitions of eight different types of infertility treatments: ZIFT, ICSI, SUZI, MESA, TESE, MIST, GIFT, and IVF will give you something new to think about…
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