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Tips for Improving the Success of Acupuncture for Fertility

These tips for improving the success of acupuncture treatments for fertility are from Ontario-based traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Rianna Poskin.

First, a word from physician and author Christiane Northrup:

“When we’re willing to listen to our bodies and begin trusting ourselves as much as we trust outer authorities, all the rules change,” says Dr Northrup. “And so [...]

Ways to be Happy With a Childfree Life After Infertility

Are you coping with the disappointment of not being pregnant? Here are seven ways to be happy with a childfree life after infertility…

“We were diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility’, which sounds good in one respect,” says Cindy Margolis, actress, model, and spokesperson for RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. ”On the other hand, you almost want something wrong, [...]

Pregnancy Tips - Foods to Avoid When Trying to Get Pregnant

One of the best pregnancy tips is to know what foods to avoid when you’re trying to get pregnant. Whether you’re coping with infertility or just want another baby, make sure you’re eating the right foods! Peas, for instance, is a food that can prevent you from conceiving a baby.

“[Some foods] may delay or in some cases even [...]

How Hypnosis Can Help You Get Pregnant

Hypnosis can not only help you get pregnant, research also shows it doubles the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. Here’s what one certified clinical hypnotherapist says about how hypnosis affects infertility, stress, and your chances of getting pregnant.

First, here’s how hypnosis works:

“Some people believe hypnosis causes the brain to release natural substances [...]

Household Cleaning Products and Fertility - How Cleansers Affect Getting Pregnant

Here’s yet another reason to avoid housework: common household cleaners can affect male and female fertility. Here’s how cleansers, home repairs, and decorating can affect your chances of getting pregnant…

Before the tips, a quip:

“I’m not going to vacuum until Sears makes one you can ride on,” said Roseanne Barr.

It’s not vacuuming that’s the problem for couples coping [...]

How Stress Affects Fertility Levels

Prolonged stress can lead to many health problems, including male and female infertility. Here’s how stress affects fertility levels, and how you can reduce the stress in your life.

The best way to determine if a situation is stressful is whether you feel out of control, says Pierce Howard, PhD, author of The Owner’s Manual for [...]